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

[hoopsupstate]

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.

He might surprise us after getting in the swing if things over the summer.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

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.

The horror

 

[GooseMutt]

Bring the swag young man

 

[rrlbees]

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.

It’s been obvious through most of Q’s games he can be a little wild with the ball handling and passing. But if he gets more under control he’s going to be fun to watch.

 

[IthacaMatt]

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

Thank you!

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Quadir remains my favorite 'croot in the class.

His game is like Dorothy in the streets and Blanche in the sheets.

 

[kcsu]

It’s been obvious through most of Q’s games he can be a little wild with the ball handling and passing. But if he gets more under control he’s going to be fun to watch.

I like him. Cant teach his natural gifts. Hes going to be a star by soph year

 

[Melancer46]

It’s been obvious through most of Q’s games he can be a little wild with the ball handling and passing. But if he gets more under control he’s going to be fun to watch.

Yeah, if he works at it I think there's something there. I don't really think that'll be his freshman season though; he's just too raw right now.

 

[pearl31]

Yeah, if he works at it I think there's something there. I don't really think that'll be his freshman season though; he's just too raw right now.

must be how the staff feel, too, considering their pursuit of another guard

 

[TacoTime75]

This guy is apparently a DePaul hoops reporter

 

[rrlbees]

This guy is apparently a DePaul hoops reporter

And a fraud

 

[IthacaMatt]

His game is like Dorothy in the streets and Blanche in the sheets.

I have no idea what this means, but I think it's funny as hell!

 

[Cusesky8214]

Not sure what game this is from but obviously there's a lot of free play going on...but man Q is a unique passer. If u watch his IG stories right now (will disappear soon) there's a clip of a ridiculous pass he makes going behind his back then up over his head to the player ahead of him.

 

[Cuse4455]

Not sure what game this is from but obviously there's a lot of free play going on...but man Q is a unique passer. If u watch his IG stories right now (will disappear soon) there's a clip of a ridiculous pass he makes going behind his back then up over his head to the player ahead of him.

If he can improve his effort on defense and produce a consistent mid range jumper he could be REALLY good.

 

[Gotothehole]

Don’t sleep on this kid

 

[CardiacCuse]

Don’t sleep on this kid

quadir and mintz up top in the zone would be dangerous!

 

[Orangefizz]

quadir and mintz up top in the zone would be dangerous!

I think a backcourt of Torrance and Mintz would have excellent defensive capabilities to disrupt at the top of the zone.

 

[Sbucketball]

I'm high on Quadir. I think he will be really good. He needs to develop though and it might take a couple of years. Hopefully he doesn't transfer after next year.

 

[Gotothehole]

Anthony Smith scores 34, Chance Westry, Quadir Copeland shine, too, to lead their team to All-City Classic title

Anthony Smith dominated the All-City Classic championship game on Saturday, April 9 at Camp Curtin and scored 34 points.

www.pennlive.com

 

[kcsu]

When Joe leaves i can see Mintz moving off and Q at the point

 

[newmexicuse]

The knock on Q has been inconsistency in playing hard.

If he comes to campus determined and focusing on his D, with his length at the top of the Zone he just might end up being a bigger factor next season than most on this forum are anticipating.

 

[721Comstock]

The knock on Q has been inconsistency in playing hard.

If he comes to campus determined and focusing on his D, with his length at the top of the Zone he just might end up being a bigger factor next season than most on this forum are anticipating.

All of these same things were said about another (former) Cuse PG prospect.

The skills are there.
It’s all about the motor.

 

[007]

All of these same things were said about another (former) Cuse PG prospect.

The skills are there.
It’s all about the motor.

I'll preface this with I really like Q's potential. But, to my eye anyway, all the skills are not there...at least not yet.

His game has the type of flaws that will be exposed by ACC defenders and a little scouting.

As for his effort on defense...maybe we should start calling him Spot because he will spend a lot of time in JB's doghouse without a major jump here.

 

[newmexicuse]

I'll preface this with I really like Q's potential. But, to my eye anyway, all the skills are not there...at least not yet.

His game has the type of flaws that will be exposed by ACC defenders and a little scouting.

As for his effort on defense...maybe we should start calling him Spot because he will spend a lot of time in JB's doghouse without a major jump here.

Yikes, pre-judging a kid before he even arrives on campus or sets foot on the court !!!!

Jimmy will let him know what needs to be done.....it will be up to Q to respond or not.

 

[hoopsupstate]

The knock on Q has been inconsistency in playing hard.

If he comes to campus determined and focusing on his D, with his length at the top of the Zone he just might end up being a bigger factor next season than most on this forum are anticipating.

You could say that a about half the players JB brings in. He doesn’t recruit kids that are aggressive, hard-nosed or high intense players. He likes laid back offensive players.