Class of 2018 SF/PF Darius Bazley (OH)

[dasher]

Imagine the defensive lineup if Baze can play some point of Baze / Battle up front, Brisset / Dolezaj at forward, and Chukwu in the pivot. Enormous.

Bazely is a terrific ball handler and passer. I'm not suggesting that he's as good, but I think he's going to be a lot like Ben Simmons in terms of versatility [hopefully a better shooter]. Our offensive is going to be substantially diversified adding him to the mix.

I have said it before and I will say it again, I think we will be terrific next year.

 

[iommi]

I have said it before and I will say it again, I think we will be terrific next year.

It's hard to be sure about that when we don't know who'll be on the roster.

 

[dasher]

It's hard to be sure about that when we don't know who'll be on the roster.

I have a pretty good idea. And it's either going to be what I think it is or better than what I think it is.

 

[310Pigpen]

I have a pretty good idea. And it's either going to be what I think it is or better than what I think it is.

Well can we get what you think it'll be and what better could be? Or you can't disclose that information yet.

 

[SoBeCuse]

I have a pretty good idea. And it's either going to be what I think it is or better than what I think it is.

#Prophet

 

[SoBeCuse]

Imagine the defensive lineup if Baze can play some point of Baze / Battle up front, Brisset / Dolezaj at forward, and Chukwu in the pivot. Enormous.

Bazely is a terrific ball handler and passer. I'm not suggesting that he's as good, but I think he's going to be a lot like Ben Simmons in terms of versatility [hopefully a better shooter]. Our offensive is going to be substantially diversified adding him to the mix.

Yup. The more and more I see him I think you are right. I can see him often creating for himself or others as a point forward type. The game is so effortless for him. Really gifted skill set. I think the team could be really dangerous if/when Bazely and Carey do most of the playmaking.

 

[dasher]

Well can we get what you think it'll be and what better could be? Or you can't disclose that information yet.

the first is what we think it will be and the second is with Battle on the team.

 

[310Pigpen]

the first is what we think it will be and the second is with Battle on the team.

Gotcha. Didn't know if there was a possible late addition or if someone other than Battle was leaving.

 

[shu 49]

Does anyone know how our transfer kid is doing in practice against Battle and Howard.

 

[dasher]

Does anyone know how our transfer kid is doing in practice against Battle and Howard.

Very well

 

[rackman18]

Sorry guys and ladies, who is our transfer kid?

 

[MSOrange]

Sorry guys and ladies, who is our transfer kid?

Elijah Hughes - transfer from East Carolina sitting out this year.

 

[rackman18]

Elijah Hughes - transfer from East Carolina sitting out this year.

Thank you, any thread on him or info on him or how he is doing.

 

[Todoubled23]

Thank you, any thread on him or info on him or how he is doing.

Seems from all accounts on here he is great competition in practices. Big strong kid.

 

[RF2044]

Thank you, any thread on him or info on him or how he is doing.

Hey rackman, your best bet is to check recent post standard articles, last week I believe Donna Ditota had a nice article about him.

 

[reedny]

Elijah Hughes works, waits as Syracuse basketball struggles with shooting, depth

Syracuse basketball's Elijah Hughes on potential changes to NCAA transfer rule

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[themorey]

It's difficult to see but I believe he finished that with his right hand. Giddy up!

 

[007]

It's difficult to see but I believe he finished that with his right hand. Giddy up!

Yeah, he can finish with either hand at or around the rim, and he can do it so fluidily it's hard to tell if he is right or left handed (I know he's left handed, but he tends to finish a lot with his right).

What's interesting about the clip above is that he jumped off the "wrong" foot to use his right hand, that's why it looked a little awkward.

He is so good in the open court, with the ball in his hands, and at the rim. Special, special talent.

 

[themorey]

What's interesting about the clip above is that he jumped off the "wrong" foot to use his right hand, that's why it looked a little awkward.

It also confuses me in that, as a Syracuse fan, I'm used to seeing a charge in that situation

 

[Trueblue25]

It also confuses me in that, as a Syracuse fan, I'm used to seeing a charge in that situation

Poor Triche

 

[Chicago44s]

It also confuses me in that, as a Syracuse fan, I'm used to seeing a charge in that situation

I'm also accustomed to seeing a defender go flying like a Mack truck just came through the lane with a automatic charge rule coming into effect.

 

[Cusesky8214]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Trueblue25]

With Brissett and Howard as clear cut solid scoring options, it will really free up Bazely to develop at a steady pace.

Next years team could be the best since Ennis/Grant/Fair etc. in my opinion.

This is assuming Brissett stays and Battle leaves. If both somehow stay.. my god