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Do you think their is any possibility that the staff is not pushing any of these guys to decide so they can have more time to analyze and see if they think they will loose 1 or 2 to the draft?
 
Cuse13078 said:
I agree OE , would love to take 2 bigs but someone would have to leave to make that happen. I like McCullough but I still don't think he will be a one and done and I can't see anyone else on roster going early to NBA. With all that talent on the roster I do think we could see someone transfer due to lack of PT.
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McCullough has been talking about playing at SU one season since he committed. Sounds like his mind has been made up for a long time. We have seen many times that getting drafted has nothing to do with being NBA ready, it's all based on athleticism and potential. IMO if he puts up 10 and 5 he's likely gone...and if he plays 30 minutes a game he should have no problem doing that. Given how many times the staff has been bitten by early defections they didn't really expect, they likely want to bring in the extra player this time in anticipation that someone (most likely CMc) will leave. I think they would like to get both Diagne and Bryant if possible...though from what I've seen I'm not sold on Bryant as a forward.
 
Madbiker said:
McCullough has been talking about playing at SU one season since he committed. Sounds like his mind has been made up for a long time. We have seen many times that getting drafted has nothing to do with being NBA ready, it's all based on athleticism and potential. IMO if he puts up 10 and 5 he's likely gone...and if he plays 30 minutes a game he should have no problem doing that. Given how many times the staff has been bitten by early defections they didn't really expect, they likely want to bring in the extra player this time in anticipation that someone (most likely CMc) will leave. I think they would like to get both Diagne and Bryant if possible...though from what I've seen I'm not sold on Bryant as a forward.
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Diagne would spot minutes at the 4. Bryant is strictly a 5 at this point, not only for SU but everybody else.
 
Francis03 said:
Diagne would spot minutes at the 4. Bryant is strictly a 5 at this point, not only for SU but everybody else.
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I've seen Diagne play and would not want him on the wing in the zone. He's 240 lbs and will get bigger/heavier. He has good mobility for a center but on the wing as a 4 he would get exposed.
 
Madbiker said:
McCullough has been talking about playing at SU one season since he committed. Sounds like his mind has been made up for a long time. We have seen many times that getting drafted has nothing to do with being NBA ready, it's all based on athleticism and potential. IMO if he puts up 10 and 5 he's likely gone...and if he plays 30 minutes a game he should have no problem doing that. Given how many times the staff has been bitten by early defections they didn't really expect, they likely want to bring in the extra player this time in anticipation that someone (most likely CMc) will leave. I think they would like to get both Diagne and Bryant if possible...though from what I've seen I'm not sold on Bryant as a forward.
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only room for one
 
Francis03 said:
From what I understand it's looking like this class could round out with either 2 bigs or 1 big and a wing. Hmmmmmm.
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One or two bigs and a wing work. I just hope the "big is an impact big for the team e.g. boards and or points.
 
Madbiker said:
McCullough has been talking about playing at SU one season since he committed. Sounds like his mind has been made up for a long time. We have seen many times that getting drafted has nothing to do with being NBA ready, it's all based on athleticism and potential. IMO if he puts up 10 and 5 he's likely gone...and if he plays 30 minutes a game he should have no problem doing that. Given how many times the staff has been bitten by early defections they didn't really expect, they likely want to bring in the extra player this time in anticipation that someone (most likely CMc) will leave. I think they would like to get both Diagne and Bryant if possible...though from what I've seen I'm not sold on Bryant as a forward.
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Boeheim discussed playing just one season with McCullough - Jim believes that he's a one and done. That's always been the quote from Chris. Kid loves Orange.
 
There's always room for one more wing and an ice cold one to wash it down!

That's what I.m doing in the picture. A bar, Rusty Nail, in Clifton Park gives you a huge beer and a wing for every year of your age on your birthday. Not sayin how old I am, but I could have fed Nicaragua that night.
 
Francis03 said:
From what I understand it's looking like this class could round out with either 2 bigs or 1 big and a wing. Hmmmmmm.
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I'll explain things more clearer since I don't feel like getting into a back and forth. Yes there is one spot left at the moment and whoever commits next will obviously have us at the limit. As noted above, room is expected to open up with somebody going pro(CMac most likely) or by transfer. Staff has targeted numerous bigs and have inquired about several wings as well. If any of those players are still available during the spring you telling me with how aggressive they are with current targets now that they wouldn't do the same then? That's why I said this class could round out with 5 players when all said and done. Never said anything was going to be complete like that now. I guess I might as well keep certain thoughts to myself.:cool:
 
I feel like we go through this every year regarding scholarships and there not being enough room, and though we only have one more there are so many things that can change in a year which was seen quite clearly this year.
 
kjb120 said:
I feel like we go through this every year regarding scholarships and there not being enough room, and though we only have one more there are so many things that can change in a year which was seen quite clearly this year.
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Exactly. Even though we probably dodged a bullet by not getting this kid, but I remember Katin Reinhardt was popular discussion with numerous fans. He was very interested in coming but at the time the roster looked stacked with guards that was suppose to return the following season. Waiters, Triche, MCW, Cooney, and Mookie was also expected to get a 5th yr. Turns out Waiters goes bonkers and becomes a top 5 pick and Mookie never gets the 5th yr, which now had the team short handed with guards leaving Cooney as the only one off the bench. It's always important to keep all options open because you'll never know who is leaving or returning each season.
 
Its like going to my favorite bar on Friday night. No spots left in the parking lot. So should I go to another place. Nope I'll just wait for someone to leave. They always do.

Keep the thoughts coming Francis. You make this BB board.
 
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Whitey23 said:
what about a big wing???????
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orangefog said:
Or a big thigh, or better yet a big breast. :)
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teetrophy.jpg
 
orangefog said:
Or a big thigh, or better yet a big breast. :)
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A "big breast"?those are the kind that gravity pulls down first. And we all know that gravity is a bitch. No matter how perky they start out they will point true south by their 40s especially if they ARE 40s.
 
For those interested, below are the links for this weekends EYBL games that will be live streamed and archived. Bryant vs Govan should be interesting.


Saturday
http://www.highschoolcube.com/event/team-scan-vs-each-1-teach-1-eybl-session-2-court-1-350398
Team Scan(Tyus Battle, Thomas Bryant, Kassoum Yakwe) vs E1T1(top 5 2015 LSU commit Ben Simmons) 11:30am.
http://www.highschoolcube.com/event/babc-vs-team-final-eybl-session-2-court-1-boys-bas-350401
BABC vs Team Final(Malachi Richardson) 4pm.
http://www.highschoolcube.com/event/new-jersey-playaz-vs-jackson-tigers-eybl-session-2-350402
NJ Playaz(Moustapha Diagne) vs Jackson Tigers(top 5 2015 guard Malik Newman) 5:30pm.

Sunday
http://www.highschoolcube.com/event/team-scan-vs-new-york-lightning-eybl-session-2-cou-350409
Team Scan(Battle, Bryant, Yakwe) vs NY Lightning(Jessie Govan) 1:30pm.
http://www.highschoolcube.com/event/texas-titans-vs-city-rocks-eybl-session-2-court-1--350413
Texas Titans vs Albany City Rocks(Tyler Lydon) 4:30pm.
 
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Francis03 said:
For those interested, below are the links for this weekends EYBL games that will be live streamed and archived. Bryant vs Govan should be interesting.


Saturday
http://www.highschoolcube.com/event/team-scan-vs-each-1-teach-1-eybl-session-2-court-1-350398
Team Scan(Tyus Battle, Thomas Bryant, Kassoum Yakwe) vs E1T1(top 5 2015 LSU commit Ben Simmons) 11:30am.
http://www.highschoolcube.com/event/babc-vs-team-final-eybl-session-2-court-1-boys-bas-350401
BABC vs Team Final(Malachi Richardson) 4pm.
http://www.highschoolcube.com/event/new-jersey-playaz-vs-jackson-tigers-eybl-session-2-350402
NJ Playaz(Moustapha Diagne) vs Jackson Tigers(top 5 2015 guard Malik Newman) 5:30pm.

Sunday
http://www.highschoolcube.com/event/team-scan-vs-new-york-lightning-eybl-session-2-cou-350409
Team Scan(Battle, Bryant, Yakwe) vs NY Lightning(Jessie Govan) 1:30pm.
http://www.highschoolcube.com/event/texas-titans-vs-city-rocks-eybl-session-2-court-1--350413
Texas Titans vs Albany City Rocks(Tyler Lydon) 4:30pm.
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Francis, thanks for these links. At a formal function and missing most of these streams, but would love to see a write up for anyone who can hook it up.
 
Francis03 said:
http://cusebballrecruiting.blogspot.com/2014/05/510-news-and-notes.html
Updates for today. Frankie played 9 minutes and had 2pts and 2ast in limited action. Diagne and Govan went head to head with Diagne's team coming out on top. Thomas Bryant and big George had good games earlier as well.
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Notable performances in the afternoon games. Howard played 14 minutes and scored 8pts on 4/9 shooting. Govan had a big game with 20pts and 8rbs against Jamal Murray's team.
 
Francis03 said:
Notable performances in the afternoon games. Howard played 14 minutes and scored 8pts on 4/9 shooting. Govan had a big game with 20pts and 8rbs against Jamal Murray's team.
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Do we have any staff at his games babysitting him? This guy is getting more and more impressive.
 
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