Class of 2021 SF Benny Williams (MD / IMG) COMMITTED/SIGNED TO SYRACUSE

[Todoubled23]

Not saying he’ll commit during his visit but we are in a very good spot here. I’d predict he will be our first 2021 commit.

I see you nostradamus

 

[jordville]

 

[OrangeDW]

This kid seems to play like the most Syracuse player that ever Syracused.

 

[007]

Best player we’ve landed since Cmac

Silky

 

[DoctorBombay]

This kid seems to play like the most Syracuse player that ever Syracused.

All while Syracusing!

 

[orangefog]

All while Syracusing!

Come on bro, this is a family board.

 

[tee1222]

Come on bro, this is a family board.

 

[Cusesky8214]

coming in at #39

 

[Zelda Zonk]

coming in at #39
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“Bulletin Board Material.”

 

[RoatanCuse]

Silky

"Silky smooth"...was one of the superlatives used to describe Lawrence Moten.

 

[007]

"Silky smooth"...was one of the superlatives used to describe Lawrence Moten.

Yeah "Poetry In Moten" - unheralded coming out of HS.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

"Silky smooth"...was one of the superlatives used to describe Lawrence Moten.

Moten and Douglas were the two most ‘unlikely great players’ I’ve ever seen.

 

[HoustonCuse]

Moten and Douglas were the two most ‘unlikely great players’ I’ve ever seen.

Could add Warrick to that list too.

 

[Zelda Zonk]

Could add Warrick to that list too.

No, I didn’t mean ‘unheralded’ or ‘plan B’ types who turned out to be awesome. I was talking about guys who physically- and style-wise just don’t impress. Moten wasn’t big, fast, quick, explosive, or a leaper. He played at his own pace. Douglas was unorthodox, didn’t have any slick dribble moves that I recall, had those slumped shoulders, and couldn’t jump. But both had skills and understanding—the kind of stuff and the level you can't represent on a ‘specs’ sheet.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

No, I didn’t mean ‘unheralded’ or ‘plan B’ types who turned out to be awesome. I was talking about guys who physically- and style-wise just don’t impress. Moten wasn’t big, fast, quick, explosive, or a leaper. He played at his own pace. Douglas was unorthodox, didn’t have any slick dribble moves that I recall, had those slumped shoulders, and couldn’t jump. But both had skills and understanding—the kind of stuff and the level you can't represent on a ‘specs’ sheet.

I want to say that Jason Kidd once said that he respected Sherman Douglas more than any NBA player because he didn't think of anyone else that on paper had less of a chance of being there, let alone at being the good player he was at that level.

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[moqui]

I want to say that Jason Kidd once said that he respected Sherman Douglas more than any NBA player because he didn't think of anyone else that on paper had less of a chance of being there, let alone at being the good player he was at that level.

if it isn't true it should be

 

[HoustonCuse]

No, I didn’t mean ‘unheralded’ or ‘plan B’ types who turned out to be awesome. I was talking about guys who physically- and style-wise just don’t impress. Moten wasn’t big, fast, quick, explosive, or a leaper. He played at his own pace. Douglas was unorthodox, didn’t have any slick dribble moves that I recall, had those slumped shoulders, and couldn’t jump. But both had skills and understanding—the kind of stuff and the level you can't represent on a ‘specs’ sheet.

Exactly. Warrick was a skinny, lanky, and limited player who basically had one strong attribute: freakish leaping ability. As a freshman, it was a near miracle when he caught a pass. The fact that he turned himself into an All American is certainly more unlikely than Sherman Douglas doing so. There was every reason to believe that Warrick would amount to very little, especially if one had the foresight to know he would never gain weight or size to address his physical "weaknesses."

 

[jordville]

Benny putting in that work...

 

[moqui]

Benny putting in that work...

getting ready for all those nights jb is going to make him play 38

nice property, btw

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[Orangezoo]

Love the Damone/CJ Baseline jumper.

 

[cuse10]

Is that a regulation sized rim? It looks 8' high.

 

[RF2044]

Is that a regulation sized rim? It looks 8' high.

That's how regulation rims look in perspective to a kid who is 6-8.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Looks like a prototypical Syracuse forward with all arms and legs.