Class of 2016 PG Tyus Battle (NJ) Signed LOI

[Trueblue25]

Another long, confusing recruitment.

 

[skurey]

How do we not get all the top level guards? Flynn, Waiters, MCW, Ennis. All 1st round picks. Guards should be dying to come here.

 

[OlsenRyan13]

What do you guys think of this lineup for 16/17?

Battle
Richardson
Roberson
Coleman
Bryant

I could easily see this team making a run to the final four. Every one of these guys is big and skilled for their position and Diagne, Lydon, Moyer, and Howard could be contributors off the bench. Obokoh or KJ would have to transfer and this is all assuming Bryant and Battle even come to SU but not bad for the first year of sanctions.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Syracuse recruiting target Tyus Battle sets up official visits to Duke, Louisville (PS: Waters)

 

[longtimefan]

I must say that I like Mike and Donna and think they do a nice job in general... However, their reportage on the recruitments of Battle and Bryant has been pretty awful. They should have a better idea as to what's going on. If anything, their reporting on issues like the scholarships and how we plan to move forward with the reductions has made things LESS clear.

Maybe the lack of response to their inquiries to the NCAA has hampered their reporting.

 

[cuseguy]

Maybe the lack of response to their inquiries to the NCAA has hampered their reporting.

Mike and Donna don't spend a great deal of time on recruiting.

 

[longtimefan]

Both of those things could be true.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Why wouldn't you try to go on as many visits as possible to top schools?

 

[netman99]

Not sure if this was posted before or not but Tyus seems like a great kid!!!

 

[Francis03]

Not sure if this was posted before or not but Tyus seems like a great kid!!!

About 3x already, but hey if he commits to SU, we don't mind seeing it posted on repeat 100x.

 

[JDubbin]

Man, a commitment from Battle sooner then later would be really nice for Cuse nation right about now.

 

[Cuse House]

Is Battle the most important recruit in recent history for SU?

 

[iommi]

Is Battle the most important recruit in recent history for SU?

Yes, he is. If he doesn't commit I fear our recruiting may go in the wrong direction. This program has been a total shite show since the middle of last season. We have played barely above .500 ball since 25-0 and essentially every single scenario has gone in the worst possible direction. Landing Battle would be a huge boost; losing him would be a dagger.

 

[skurey]

Not to mention we will soon have a new head coach.

 

[jordoo]

Not to mention we will soon have a new head coach.

Urrmmmm duhhhh! Our coach is in his 70's. Of course he is nearing the end.

Duke n Wisci too

 

[Eagles20]

Iv always heard he was liking Duke. I have a small connection. A family members daughter plays for the same high school. I also heard he may have came back a bit soon from the foot injury and it's still bothering him. I'm sure those here know more than me esp Francis. Iv got to see him play twice and I hope we land him, he's tremendous talent.

 

[jekelish]

Is Battle the most important recruit in recent history for SU?

Obviously, Carmelo is the biggest recruit of the last 15 years. But in terms of potential impact, from a perspective of the things the program is facing, I'd actually say he's the most important recruit since John Wallace.

 

[Jack Hall]

Im only half serious but can we permanently move the Battle thread above the Bryant thread? I wanted bryant as much as anyone but its time to move on, onward and upward!

 

[Jack Hall]

Obviously, Carmelo is the biggest recruit of the last 15 years. But in terms of potential impact, from a perspective of the things the program is facing, I'd actually say he's the most important recruit since John Wallace.

I think you may be right, hes at least right up there w Carmelo, Dion, MCW. HUGE!

 

[Jake]

I think we get Battle, if we don't I will begin to be concerned.

 

[ORANGE OATH]

With all due respect, no malice intended, honest. We are bringing in 4 top 100 recruits and some think the program is in the balance. I don't honestly understand this.

 

[CraigForth]

I think we get Battle, if we don't I will begin to be concerned.

I agree completely. Can't be too surprised when we miss on a guy we haven't spoken to in months. If, however, we miss on a guy the staff has clearly prioritized to the point of excluding ourselves from other recruits - one that JB seems heavily involved in - then we are in trouble.

 

[CraigForth]

If Battle commits I'm gonna be all up in the club like this

 

[jekelish]

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebaske...l?hootPostID=6275424b5d258522daf7e6de447e31b0

"He feels the love for Syracuse, big-time," Gary Battle said. "He said Syracuse loves him more than any other school that's recruiting him."

 

[PauliePeppas]

http://www.syracuse.com/orangebaske...l?hootPostID=6275424b5d258522daf7e6de447e31b0

"He feels the love for Syracuse, big-time," Gary Battle said. "He said Syracuse loves him more than any other school that's recruiting him."

Damn your quick lol. If this kid doesnt end up in Orange ill be shocked now