Based on what Moore said, it sounds like these recruits are signing up because of NIL and rolling the dice on the coaching uncertainty. The question is if JB gets a lot of talent, will he be more inclined to stay longer? Or is he just trying to get the program in a good place to pass the baton?
Such an awesome question, and I wish I had the answer. I honestly don't know. I think NIL may help negate some of the uncertainty over when JB will retire, and who will replace him. That being said, I could see JB sticking around for another year or two. Especially if the core of this current young team comes back, SU lands Adams, and SU lands a few other top guys beyond Moore in 2024. I've talked to Adam W. about this, but he won't say much lol!
If Adam is willing to continue his support after JB leaves, that should help entice a really good coach to come here.
I hear ya. Although I still think it's likely to be Autry, but I guess you never know. I'll keep you all posted on Marcus. Things are looking good.
Agreed - I think they low key have to sell Red as the next man up at this point. He’s a players coach that NIL can really get behind to support. I think he gets a short window to prove it, and part of that will be a JB mid-season retirement. If they can pull in good enough talent (e.g., Adams, Moore), though, he can stick like Hop did (hopefully with more potent and sustained success).
This just leaked
I know this has been asked before, but I didn’t see the answer: why isn’t he showing up on any player rankings for 2023 or 2024? Odd that he’s not on any list if he’s as good as the article states.
He's ranked 61 for 2 4 7 in 2024.
www.si.com
He mentions the history of UCLA, Oregon and Texas but not our history. Obviously UCLA’s history is up there as a blue blood, but Oregon and Texas don’t come close to us.
Marcus Adams Puts Syracuse in Top Five, Discusses Official Visit
Syracuse basketball has been in hot pursuit of forward Marcus Adams out of Narbonne High in California. Adams can be part of the 2023 or 2024 classes and has
Texas has some coaching uncertainty around it after Beard’s firing. I think UCLA and Oregon have experienced talent in front of him. He has a clear path to immediate playing here. I imagine that’s central to the pitch.
Weitsman is bringing Adams to the Duke game? That’s awesome.
Maybe Quincy could tell him how well it’s gone for him at Oregon.
