Class of 2022 PG Quadir Copeland (PA/IMG) COMMITTED/SIGNED TO SYRACUSE

[Orangezoo]

I would agree with you if we had the Coach Boeheim of 10+ years ago, where we were good enough that the bench players could develop in the first 10 games of the year, before the rotations got tightened.

I see the same things you see in Copeland; he's got swag, he uses his body really well in the lane, and he really sees the pass.

Of course, total disinterest on defense won't get you playing time for ANY college team in America, so that's on him. He also used to make the "hot dog" play too often at AAU and HS level. Those are the things that could make him prime suspect for next year's edition of "Who's In Boeheim's Dog House"?

Maybe it's just the clips but can't remember a recruit who so blatantly looks on film to treat playing defense like it would spread CoVid.

That is with saying I really like his game and potential as a PG on offense

 

[IthacaMatt]

Maybe it's just the clips but can't remember a recruit who so blatantly looks on film to treat playing defense like it would spread CoVid.

That is with saying I really like his game and potential as a PG on offense

He's got some Pearl Washington in his game. But he is lacking in some really important areas. I hope he "gets it", because he could be really good.

 

[orangefog]

He's got some Pearl Washington in his game. But he is lacking in some really important areas. I hope he "gets it", because he could be really good.

There was a point in his recruitment that I really didn't want him, because I thought he was too flashy and he wouldn't be able to rein it in. But, then I watched videos of him speaking and he seemed much more humble than I expected. I think that the AAU style allows guys to play very flashy and selfishly. I think he will surprise us with his defensive effort once he gets to Syracuse. At his size and with his athleticism, if he just keeps his arms up and moves his feet, he will be incredibly disruptive.

 

[721Comstock]

There was a point in his recruitment that I really didn't want him, because I thought he was too flashy and he wouldn't be able to rein it in. But, then I watched videos of him speaking and he seemed much more humble than I expected. I think that the AAU style allows guys to play very flashy and selfishly. I think he will surprise us with his defensive effort once he gets to Syracuse. At his size and with his athleticism, if he just keeps his arms up and moves his feet, he will be incredibly disruptive.

That all sounds a LOT like a former PG we had around here recently, who seemed allergic to playing D in HS, and his motor and work ethic were questioned -

yet, he turned out to be more than adequate on D

(while he was here , even if the HC was somehow not aware of what ALL of our eyes were telling us. )

 

[Cuse Countr]

 

[hoopsupstate]

I hope he’s ready to play next year. If he’s not, then JB will use Joe again at the point.

 

[Day2]

I hope he’s ready to play next year. If he’s not, then JB will use Joe again at the point.

Symir Torrence says hello.

 

[SUalldway]

I hope he’s ready to play next year. If he’s not, then JB will use Joe again at the point.

The 2-year experiment with Joe at the point should be over.

 

[cuseincincy]

The 2-year experiment with Joe at the point should be over.

2?

 

[DilemaCuse]

The 2-year experiment with Joe at the point should be over.

I think it's been 3, lol

 

[Cuse181]

I think it's been 3, lol

Two years by choice, 1 by necessity would by my argument.

 

[DilemaCuse]

Two years by choice, 1 by necessity would by my argument.

There's no argument, it's been 3 years and it's not a good fit

 

[hoopsupstate]

Symir Torrence says hello.

I will believe it when I see it. JB wants offense. He‘ll pick Taylor over Symir. I don’t agree, but I bet it happens. He already said 2-3 freshmen may start next year.

 

[Giants1973]

I will believe it when I see it. JB wants offense. He‘ll pick Taylor over Symir. I don’t agree, but I bet it happens. He already said 2-3 freshmen may start next year.

Symir pg
Joe g sg
Taylor sf
Benny pf
Jesse c

 

[Nicknack]

I will believe it when I see it. JB wants offense. He‘ll pick Taylor over Symir. I don’t agree, but I bet it happens. He already said 2-3 freshmen may start next year.

Yeah, you may be right. My argument would be that with Symir, we probably would get more offense (through him).

 

[Briancuse]

Symir pg
Joe g sg
Taylor sf
Benny pf
Jesse c

It's going to be a long season if that's our starting 5.

 

[hoopsupstate]

I read last night that Bradley’s point guard entered the portal. He’s from Amittyville, NY. He’s a 6’4” point guard. He looks like the real deal.

 

[Giants1973]

I read last night that Bradley’s point guard entered the portal. He’s from Amittyville, NY. He’s a 6’4” point guard. He looks like the real deal.

Would be a great pick up. But I feel big boys after him. Also

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

Would be a great pick up. But I feel big boys after him. Also

We’re a big boy. We need to start effin acting like it.

 

[Melancer46]

A few full game videos of our IMG boys for those that are interested:

 

[Melancer46]

 

[Melancer46]

I haven't watched this one, but I don't see Taylor in the starting lineup (I think I saw him in street clothes as I was skipping to the beginning). Quadir is playing though.

 

[Melancer46]

No Taylor again as far as I can tell

 

[Melancer46]

I watched this one. The feed unfortunately cuts out with a couple minutes left in overtime. I remember Mo Speights (the coach of the other team and former NBA player) tweeting that the end of the game was BS. It's possible he was upset about Copeland getting 3 free throws at the end of regulation on what might have been a flop; hard to tell if the defender made contact with him or not. Both of our guys played pretty well (though I still don't like the way Copeland plays). Copeland "finished" with:

• 12 points on 2/4 shooting from 2P, 0/1 from 3, and 8/11 from the FT line (including 5/5 in the last minute of regulation to send it to OT). TS% of 61.0%.
• 8 assists to only 1 turnover from what I could tell (though, man, he looked like he was on the verge of losing it a few times and then regained control at the last second)
• 5 rebounds
• 2 blocks and 2 steals

He threw some nice passes as always in this one; could have had more assists if his teammates had made some easy shots. Though a few of his assists are just the kind where he didn't create anything but just happened to be the one making the pass to the shooter so it probably balances out. At any rate, some good passes, obviously love the free throw shooting, and while his defense is still painfully lazy, he did come through with a timely steal to help them tie it up at the end.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

He seems to have PG tools. I like the size, and how he can be physical.
It's going to take some time to learn and/or be consistent with some defensive skills. I like that he can be pesky with the hands, and (sometimes) seems intent on making a defensive impact, but he doesn't have the level of consistent responsibility JB> will demand.

If his head is good, he could be sort of a hybrid of Sherm and Hart. How much of each, who knows. Development and his own commitment will be the keys.