Class of 2016 PG Tyus Battle (NJ) Signed LOI

[weedsportwarriors]

“Syracuse, he’s top priority for Syracuse,” Gary Battle said. “They want him to come in and play the point.

Had me at that.

I like hearing that as well seeing as though we have done really well the last few years in getting ourtop priority guards.

 

[normaliswear]

I wonder what his time table is for a decision. It is obviously very very early, but I am going to be sweating this one out until its conclusion, and it would be nice to know that it isn't going to be two and a half years from now.

Yeah... with a couple big 2016 guys already committing it makes ya think there's a chance it could happen as soon as after the Duke game. But it could just as easy be 2 more years of reading every tweet and report hoping he comes lol.

 

[Whitey23]

Tyus we put out ping pong ball point guards!!!!!!!

 

[TheRoyalIveyFund]

http://zagsblog.com/articles/tyus-battle-planning-syracuse-ohio-state-visits/

Syracuse and Ohio State are near the top of a group of schools in the mix for the 6-foot-5 Battle, who went for 22 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and four steals Thursday when Gill St. Bernard’s beat Hunterdon Central, 67-53. That group also includes Indiana, Villanova, Michigan, UConn and SMU.

“Syracuse, he’s top priority for Syracuse,” Gary Battle said. “They want him to come in and play the point.

“In their system he definitely can fit that role. He likes to pass the ball. He’s 6-5, can handle. I see him as a kind of a combo point. He definitely has to have the ball in his hands. He’s not a straight wing. He’s a muti-faceted guard.”

Gary will definitely go to the Syracuse game and assuming Tyus doesn’t play Feb. 1, he will also attend. Right now, Gill St. Bernard’s is slated to play St. Peter’s Prep on Jan. 31, but the game could be moved to Feb. 1.

Gary called the Duke-Syracuse game — one day before the Super Bowl — a must-see for him.

“That would be a Super Bowl for us to see Duke play at Syracuse in front of 35,000 people,” he joked. “I’ll take that over the Super Bowl as a basketball fan.”

This is great because it's often the parents that have gotten in the way of recruits that probably would've signed starting with Kenny Anderson (mom, but some cash), Tobias Harris and even today with Briscoe.

 

[Garbs]

His dad loves Syracuse.

 

[CraigForth]

God, if we get this kid to commit I'll never ask for anything ever again. I promise?

Fixed my earlier post

 

[tee1222]

http://zagsblog.com/articles/tyus-battle-planning-syracuse-ohio-state-visits/

Syracuse and Ohio State are near the top of a group of schools in the mix for the 6-foot-5 Battle, who went for 22 points, 12 rebounds, five assists and four steals Thursday when Gill St. Bernard’s beat Hunterdon Central, 67-53. That group also includes Indiana, Villanova, Michigan, UConn and SMU.

“Syracuse, he’s top priority for Syracuse,” Gary Battle said. “They want him to come in and play the point.

“In their system he definitely can fit that role. He likes to pass the ball. He’s 6-5, can handle. I see him as a kind of a combo point. He definitely has to have the ball in his hands. He’s not a straight wing. He’s a muti-faceted guard.”

Gary will definitely go to the Syracuse game and assuming Tyus doesn’t play Feb. 1, he will also attend. Right now, Gill St. Bernard’s is slated to play St. Peter’s Prep on Jan. 31, but the game could be moved to Feb. 1.

Gary called the Duke-Syracuse game — one day before the Super Bowl — a must-see for him.

“That would be a Super Bowl for us to see Duke play at Syracuse in front of 35,000 people,” he joked. “I’ll take that over the Super Bowl as a basketball fan.”

Just to add, his dad seems awesome, super knowledgeable about college bball, ins and outs, intricacies of each school courting Tyus. Good to see, whether or not we land Kid Mamba.

 

[zeekay]

Just to add, his dad seems awesome, super knowledgeable about college bball, ins and outs, intricacies of each school courting Tyus. Good to see, whether or not we land Kid Mamba.

Looks like we went all-in on the PG angle to play up the MCW comparison. I guess this will now be decided by whether he wants to try and be a PG at SU or be a dedicated SG at some of the other schools recruiting.

 

[AWMKY]

 

[Whitey23]

@AdamZagoria4m
2016 G @kidmamba23 went for 27 as Gill beat Hillsborough (NJ) 57-45, per @njhoopshaven. Recruited by Cuse, Ohio St, Indiana, Nova, UConn

 

[OttoinGrotto]

I would really like to see us land Battle. Imagine him and Richardson together as guards at the top of the zone.

 

[Francis03]

Kyle Just ‏@ThreeOrKey 25m
@kidmamba23 Tyus Battle averaging 24.7 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 4.1 apg and 79 FT% for 8-2 Gill St. Bernard's
Now that's what I call "do it all versatility."

 

[Yamdat44]

Kyle Just ‏@ThreeOrKey 25m
@kidmamba23 Tyus Battle averaging 24.7 ppg, 7.7 rpg, 4.1 apg and 79 FT% for 8-2 Gill St. Bernard's
Now that's what I call "do it all versatility."

Have to prioritize Battle, kid is an absolute stud, Kidmamba is a suitable name, actually lives up to the hype.

 

[Francis03]

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news/article/-5353309790911097421/gill-st-bernards-73-at-englewood-50-boys-basketball/
Battle suffers an injury to his wrist midway in the 1st qtr and did not return. Hopefully it's nothing too severe.

 

[AWMKY]

Gill St. Bernard's guard Tyus Battle embraces leadership role

http://highschoolsports.nj.com/news...s-guard-tyus-battle-embraces-leadership-role/

 

[Whitey23]

Tyus Battle on Syracuse: ‘I like them a lot’

Duke will be his 4th trip up...

 

[cusetown1]

I love players like this, he just loves syracuse . Win win situations for battle and syracuse .

 

[4evaOrange]

I love players like this, he just loves syracuse . Win win situations for battle and syracuse .

Any feelings on this you wish to share with the class???

 

[AWMKY]

 

[cusetown1]

Any feelings on this you wish to share with the class???

I got nothing for ya.

 

[tee1222]

I got nothing for ya.

My dog ate it.
It was like that when I got here.
It's my first day.

 

[tee1222]

Best. Scene. Ever. And if you like the movie the Boiler Room, man do I have a story for you. Let's just say this for now: I lived the Boiler Room. The actual story was based on a company I worked for out of college. Too many details that are EXACTLY what happened in the movie.

 

[AWMKY]

In the much revered/disdained Crystal Ball...Tyus Battle to Syracuse made an 8 pick run today.

http://247sports.com/Player/Tyus-Battle-24089

 

[spo023]

ESPN just dropped their 2016 rankings. Battle comes in at #9

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/b...ass/2016/view/terrific25/sort/rank/order/true

 

[tee1222]

In the much revered/disdained Crystal Ball...Tyus Battle to Syracuse made an 8 pick run today.

http:// .com/Player/Tyus-Battle-24089

Likewise, Diagne "prediction" has increased for Cuse the past few days. Jerry, all aboard the Mantonio train!
http://2 4 7 sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Moustapha-Diagne-at-Pope-John-XXIII-54014/Predictions