Class of 2025 SF Sadiq White (NC / IMG) COMMITTED & SIGNED TO SYRACUSE (5/29/24)

[50YRsofCuse]

Do people think Freeman will be here next yr?

In my opinion for what it is worth, I believe Freeman will be back Next year. This is based on 1) he has yet to demonstrate any consistency in his game, 2) there are a couple of areas he needs to improve on, 3) his sample set of number of games played is very small right now, 4) if he wants to improve his draft position which right now is mid 2nd round to not drafted and 5) he stated that he looks forward to playing with Sadiq White, Jr. .

Given the above as reasons to stay, he could still leave based on his need for money, concern of further injury and potential of slipping further as a potential NBA draftee. I do not think he is ready yet but the take the money and run scenario is always there.

 

[tptcuse]

If this translates to power conference basketball, that would be huge for us.

 

[General20]

It seems like playing them at 4/5 instead of 3/4 fits what I thought was Red's plan better, but it's been reported he's going after a $1m portal center, so I guess that's not the plan. Donnie is almost as big as Jesse. I like a lineup with them at 4/5 and then a really good 3 who can score at three levels including shooting 3s a really good clip. Spend big money on an elite PG who also shoots 3s really well, with JJ at the 2, and Kiyan/Moore off the bench. A big body defensive-minded center to play the 5 as well. Not going to a final four but I view that as our ceiling for reasonable expectations for a roster next year.

This is the way I see it. Freeman was a bad high school defender and will be a bad college defenser (although probably better next year than this) it's probably better to hide him at the 5 where only a few teams have a high scoring player. Plus his skill set, being able to drive and shoot, and being ultra athletic will make him an impossible guard for most 5s.l, so what we lose on D we will win and then some on O. Obviously it would be ideal to have a traditional 5 to bring off the bench when needed and move to an ultra big line up in against those few teams like North Carolina you tend to need size against.

Also helpful is the 6'6 Australian, Anthony and Starling make up a huge guard rotation.

Add a big 3, or someone who plays big, and size won't be a problem, plus you have really intriguing skill sets to work with.

 

[baggerbob]

This is the way I see it. Freeman was a bad high school defender and will be a bad college defenser (although probably better next year than this) it's probably better to hide him at the 5 where only a few teams have a high scoring player. Plus his skill set, being able to drive and shoot, and being ultra athletic will make him an impossible guard for most 5s.l, so what we lose on D we will win and then some on O. Obviously it would be ideal to have a traditional 5 to bring off the bench when needed and move to an ultra big line up in against those few teams like North Carolina you tend to need size against.

Also helpful is the 6'6 Australian, Anthony and Starling make up a huge guard rotation.

Add a big 3, or someone who plays big, and size won't be a problem, plus you have really intriguing skill sets to work with.

The 3 on the DC, and Owen's team was Stevie, backed up by Dave Johnson, and Harried, and Manning was the backup center.
Sherm and Matt Roe at guard.

 

[IthacaMatt]

I wouldnt plan on Donnie

That seems sad. He didn't really do much to prove himself.

 

[Dcuse]

Gonna come back to this comment next year, with or without Red.

We had a "best since Melo!" recruit this year. And Choppa.

How's that going for us?

"he's hurt." Okay, got it. But what was our W/L with him playing?

1. Need good recruits - yes, but they're freshmen.
2. Need to retain some players - we lost a couple who could have made an impact.
3. Need good transfers - this is the new world of NIL, and AAU/Div-II/Div-III don't cut it.
4. Finally, need good coaching.

Boeheim found many diamonds in the rough. The transfers under the OLD rule had to sit a year, which I hated at the time, but long for now. And look at how great they did.

#2-Who would those be? Maliq would have been nice to keep but he is averaging 2.5 points per game and is not a rim protector which IMO is the biggest weakness of this team. There isn't one guy we lost in the portal that would equate to even 1 more win.

 

[Fly Rodder]

McDonald's All America rosters released. White not included (nor is Kiyan). Uconn has three, Duke has three, Arkansas has two, Houston has two.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Darius Adams going to UCONN should not be on this team. He played against Whites team last week and looked weak.

 

[JarHeadJim]

CONSTANZA!!!!!

 

[jordville]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[cuseallday]

FYI, Sadiq and Kiyan were selected for the Iverson Classic All-America game: x.com

 

[shu 49]

#2-Who would those be? Maliq would have been nice to keep but he is averaging 2.5 points per game and is not a rim protector which IMO is the biggest weakness of this team. There isn't one guy we lost in the portal that would equate to even 1 more win.

i thnk Brown would have added a 2-4 wins as he would have helped others learn to play tougher d.

 

[721Comstock]

i thnk Brown would have added a 2-4 wins as he would have helped others learn to play tougher d.

oooh yeah!! we woulda sucked sligtlly less this season!! woot!!

 

[Dr. Bill]

Maybe Sadiq can help recruit IMG female hoops star GIGI Battle, who the Cuse Women's team could really use...

 

[SmilinBob]

FYI, Sadiq and Kiyan were selected for the Iverson Classic All-America game: x.com

That's the only all star game that they never practice.

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

i thnk Brown would have added a 2-4 wins as he would have helped others learn to play tougher d.

In theory, SU pays a staff millions of dollars a year to do this.

 

[shu 49]

In theory, SU pays a staff millions of dollars a year to do this.

True.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[orangefog]

He is SOOOO athletic. And, what is going on, I swear I see a lefty jumper followed by a right jumper.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

He is SOOOO athletic. And, what is going on, I swear I see a lefty jumper followed by a right jumper.

I think Sadiq has the rebound on the righty jumper

 

[orangefog]

I think Sadiq has the rebound on the righty jumper

Oh yeah, you're right

 

[Cstate]

Sadiq White now a 4 Star. They say it has a lot to do with how raw his game is offensively and his shot, or lack there of. My question is who on the current staff is going to work with him on developing what he needs?

 

[Red2003]

Sadiq White now a 4 Star. They say it has a lot to do with how raw his game is offensively and his shot, or lack there of. My question is who on the current staff is going to work with him on developing what he needs?

We all know coaching is a problem. No need to beat a dead horse. Need at least a new assistant or two.

I think people will be surprised how much better players look offensively when they have a great PG directing the offense.