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

[Capt. Tuttle]

Not that he shouldn't report what was said, but these states and governing bodies should say "no (insert activity) until further notice." Otherwise, they just have to keep kicking the start date down the street.

 

[pwong]

Benny to IMG... makes sense with the uncertainty around his HS season.

 

[orangefog]

Benny to IMG... makes sense with the uncertainty around his HS season.

That is where Jarace Walker is, isn’t it? Start selling Benny!!!

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Scott11]

Great news. The better competition, especially in practice, will help him. Likely greater facilities and weight training plus the opportunity to play a full season.

 

[jdubs30]

He was so adamant about staying home but this makes sense ... IMG is loaded

 

[orangefog]

He was so adamant about staying home but this makes sense ... IMG is loaded

Looks like he will be on the prep (post grad) team, while Walker is on the national team.

 

[dasher]

Looks like he will be on the prep (post grad) team, while Walker is on the national team.

The Hoop hall classic in Springfield would have had a bunch of Syracuse kids this year. Damn this virus.

 

[gmacfor3]

Looks like he will be on the prep (post grad) team, while Walker is on the national team.

Gotta think he’s gonna be on their national team. For one, he’s not a post grad or international player (like Jesse Edwards). Plus he’s a top 60 recruit...can’t see him going to IMG to play on their “B” squad and not get a whole lot of exposure.

 

[orangefog]

Gotta think he’s gonna be on their national team. For one, he’s not a post grad or international player (like Jesse Edwards). Plus he’s a top 60 recruit...can’t see him going to IMG to play on their “B” squad and not get a whole lot of exposure.

I was a little shocked to see it myself.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Ggaenzle]

High praise for Benny
I had the chance to check out a group of rising seniors this weekend in Washington, D.C. that will make an impact on the college game once they enroll next fall.

... Benny Williams, a Syracuse commitment, may be the most gifted, talented prospect to join the Orange program since Carmelo Anthony. Maybe I am drinking the Kool-Aid a little too much, but he is just that good. Williams is now 6-foot-8, 200-pounds, and has developed a killer mindset that will serve him well in college and beyond. He is the embodiment of a mismatch forward that can shoot and finish. If Williams stays on the right track, his stay at Syracuse will be short-lived. He has NBA lottery ability and should be viewed as a top-20 prospect and will receive a rankings bump during our next Rivals150 update

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

High praise for Benny
I had the chance to check out a group of rising seniors this weekend in Washington, D.C. that will make an impact on the college game once they enroll next fall.

... Benny Williams, a Syracuse commitment, may be the most gifted, talented prospect to join the Orange program since Carmelo Anthony. Maybe I am drinking the Kool-Aid a little too much, but he is just that good. Williams is now 6-foot-8, 200-pounds, and has developed a killer mindset that will serve him well in college and beyond. He is the embodiment of a mismatch forward that can shoot and finish. If Williams stays on the right track, his stay at Syracuse will be short-lived. He has NBA lottery ability and should be viewed as a top-20 prospect and will receive a rankings bump during our next Rivals150 update

“Killer mindset”, you say?

 

[Trueblue25]

Thats...

high praise.

Somewhere in Florida Dion Waiters is shaking his head

 

[Cuse1055]

Thats...

high praise.

Somewhere in Florida Dion Waiters is shaking his head

Or Paul Harris aka Chuck Norris v2

 

[Widget24]

At least he acknowledged that he might be drunk on Kool-Aid, but would be unbelievable if true. Just need him to stay 2 years to help fully realize the potential for '22-23.

 

[jdubs30]

Oof hopefully he’s here with Dior!!

 

[walsh2012]

Thats...

high praise.

Somewhere in Florida Dion Waiters is shaking his head

Tyler Ennis and Fab Melo would also like a word

 

[Cusesky8214]

Niceeee!!!!

 

[orangefog]

Tyler Ennis and Fab Melo would also like a word

Yeah, they would have to bump him in to the top ten. Donte was like #8, I think.

 

[walsh2012]

Yeah, they would have to bump him in to the top ten. Donte was like #8, I think.

Flynn was also a 5* right?

 

[Trueblue25]

Flynn was also a 5* right?

I believe so. As was McCullough, Christmas, Coleman and others I think

 

[orangefog]

Flynn was also a 5* right?

Yes, ranked between 20-25, I believe

 

[jdubs30]

Per 247, since 2003, we’ve had 14 5*, in order of overall star ranking:

Blatche
Dior
Donte
Harris
Fab
Flynn
DaJuan
Rak
McCullough
Dion
Ennis
Mookie Watkins
MCW

Our highest 4stars that were close to a 5* (in order)

DNich
Mali
Tyus
Devo
Robey
Mike Jones
Benny Williams
TRob
Kaleb
Josh Wright
Jerami
Mookie Jones

 

[Cuse1055]

Per 247, since 2003, we’ve had 14 5*, in order of overall star ranking:

Blatche
Dior
Donte
Harris
Fab
Flynn
DaJuan
Rak
McCullough
Dion
Ennis
Mookie Watkins
MCW

Our highest 4stars that were close to a 5* (in order)

DNich
Mali
Tyus
Devo
Robey
Mike Jones
Benny Williams
TRob
Kaleb
Josh Wright
Jerami
Mookie Jones

Andray never committed to us (or anywhere for that matter). He was always going straight to the pros.