Class of 2016 PG Tyus Battle (NJ) Signed LOI

[edowd26]

Nyet.

That's Cold War talk for "no"

So Cuse it is.

 

[SUOrangeSU]

He gone
But he always insightful!

ya, where did francis head to? saw his post

 

[Dave85]

If Battle wants to commit this weekend on his visit, great. Otherwise full speed ahead on Simmons/Gilbert/Huerter...the ship is sailing and don't look back.

I'm not sure "great" is a strong enough word. I hope he falls in love with Syracuse. Quick, grounds people, cut the grass!!

 

[Jake]

Bottom line. 2+2=4. The kid decommitts and ends up in Syracuse the day the news breaks. I don't think we take a visit from a committed kid unless we're pretty confident how this turns out - we don't operate that way.

I'm hearing that the distance to Michigan is a major issue. That's a long ass drive to make to see your kid play or to get home to see your family.

I've said it before, but this is the kid I've wanted more than anyone. I think he has a huge upside and could be an instant leader.

I think we get a "boom" by end if the weekend.

 

[reedny]

If Battle commits and comes in next year, he would turn an already-talented backcourt rotation into a wrecking machine: Battle ('16), on top of Howard ('15), KJ ('14) and MR ('15) ... are you f'g kidding me? That's deeper than 11-12 (MCW, Waiters, Scoop and Trevor).

 

[NineOneSeven]

Bottom line. 2+2=4. The kid decommitts and ends up in Syracuse the day the news breaks. I don't think we take a visit from a committed kid unless we're pretty confident how this turns out - we don't operate that way.

I'm hearing that the distance to Michigan is a major issue. That's a long ass drive to make to see your kid play or to get home to see your family.

I've said it before, but this is the kid I've wanted more than anyone. I think he has a huge upside and could be an instant leader.

I think we get a "boom" by end if the weekend.

My shorts will be getting a boom by the end of the weekend too

 

[AZOrange]

Hope Bryant decommits as well

 

[AZOrange]

Bottom line. 2+2=4. The kid decommitts and ends up in Syracuse the day the news breaks. I don't think we take a visit from a committed kid unless we're pretty confident how this turns out - we don't operate that way. I'm hearing that the distance to Michigan is a major issue. That's a long ass drive to make to see your kid play or to get home to see your family. I've said it before, but this is the kid I've wanted more than anyone. I think he has a huge upside and could be an instant leader. I think we get a "boom" by end if the weekend.

it's like the anti-Bryant situation...

 

[NYCorange]

If Battle commits and comes in next year, he would turn an already-talented backcourt rotation into a wrecking machine: Battle ('16), on top of Howard ('15), KJ ('14) and MR ('15) ... are you f'g kidding me? That's deeper than 11-12 (MCW, Waiters, Scoop and Trevor).

I love the potential, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. None of those players has yet to produce anything at the college level yet while the 11-12 group included 2 lottery picks, the guy who started ahead of the lottery picks, and a 3-year starting SG for us.

 

[JoeSU]

My shorts will be getting a boom by the end of the weekend too

Try Kaopectate

 

[reedny]

Nothing like a productive afternoon at the office:

 

[NYCorange]

This whole board today has been like:

 

[reedny]

This whole board today has been like:

This was right after Blue25 posted about Harbaugh's man-tits.

 

[reedny]

I love the potential, but let's not get ahead of ourselves. None of those players has yet to produce anything at the college level yet while the 11-12 group included 2 lottery picks, the guy who started ahead of the lottery picks, and a 3-year starting SG for us.

Ok, "potentially" deeper. lol

 

[orangefog]

Ok, "potentially" deeper. lol

That is a lot of long guards.

 

[Madbiker]

Hope Bryant decommits as well

Moyer working on it.

 

[jr4750]

If Battle commits and comes in next year, he would turn an already-talented backcourt rotation into a wrecking machine: Battle ('16), on top of Howard ('15), KJ ('14) and MR ('15) ... are you f'g kidding me? That's deeper than 11-12 (MCW, Waiters, Scoop and Trevor).

Chukwu all 7'2 of him blocking shots!!

 

[reedny]

Chukwu all 7'2 of him blocking shots!!

All we need is a little luck on our appeal ...

 

[cuseguy]

That is a lot of long guards.

I'm sensing someone will transfer.

Joseph or Howard. Neither is suited for the 2.

 

[AZOrange]

Moyer working on it.

for real? That dudes our best recruiter

 

[OlsenRyan13]

I'm sensing someone will transfer.

Joseph or Howard. Neither is suited for the 2.

I thought Howard was more of a 2 than a 1? That's why everyone has been talking about him not really playing this year because he needs time to adjust to the PG position.

 

[orangefog]

All we need is a little luck on our appeal ...

Some call it luck, I call it JUSTICE!!!

 

[OrangeBlood]

Best basketball news we have had in awhile. I just love the statement this would make. We are not going anywhere. Jim Boeheim!

 

[cuseguy]

I thought Howard was more of a 2 than a 1? That's why everyone has been talking about him not really playing this year because he needs time to adjust to the PG position.

I disagree.

Great passer.

No jump shot.

We'd have a limited perimeter game with a Battle/Joseph/Howard backcourt.

So, okay, Malachi plays the 2.

Then where are the minutes for Howard and Joseph?

 

[jordoo]

Best basketball news we have had in awhile. I just love the statement this would make. We are not going anywhere. Jim Boeheim!

Agreed! And suddenly we would have Moyer and Battle committed for 2016 which just paints a much better picture going forward. It looks like we are rolling even with sanctions which should translate well to other recruits.