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.