Class of 2024 SF Tyler Betsey (CT) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (5/2/25)

[sweetpea]

Baby, if you've ever wondered
Wondered whatever became of me
I'm living on the air in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, WKRP

 

[CuseSaint26]

I like it. Also may have bad flashbacks to last season but this team is so different.

So different athletically…this team still has to gel and figure out the Xs and Os but there is a drastic difference in what this team will look like on the court, which should translate to a team that is capable of beating any team we play

 

[dasher]

So different athletically…this team still has to gel and figure out the Xs and Os but there is a drastic difference in what this team will look like on the court, which should translate to a team that is capable of beating any team we play

That is why I really wanty this team to have a foreign trip.

 

[RedtheGOB]

Waiting for someone to say whatever he’s only #221 with on3. I gotta give props to this kid for coming here to fight for time and for the staff for finding him.

The ratings sites are trash don’t get me wrong but For reference this kid has similar ratings as Mr Chris Bell. So basically we got 2 guys at the 3 or maybe 3 guys if you count the Frosh or combo guys that are all going or better than Bell and Taylor.

Sometimes I just don’t think people realize how much of black hole the 3 was last year.

 

[althea]

Was a top performer a Peach Jam a couple years ago along with the Connecticut player of the year his SR year of HS.

You said in another thread that you want this guy. You got your wish!!

 

[sutomcat]

He was ranked the #24 player in the class of 2024 by On3. I am sure someone will note that this doesn’t count because they don’t like On3.

I don’t put a lot of faith into the ranking by the recruiting services but I do in the offers players get. Tyler was offered by Duke, UConn, Bama. That is all I need to know.

This guy can play. I am delighted to see him in Orange.

 

[RedtheGOB]

That is why I really wanty this team to have a foreign trip.

Have they been to Utica!?

 

[Orangello]

This is a really good get. Wheels and size.

 

[JarHeadJim]

Baby, if you've ever wondered
Wondered whatever became of me
I'm living on the air in Cincinnati
Cincinnati, WKRP

 

[Irt4su]

Using that Pena money wisely!!!!


Oh wait wrong board

 

[cusefan88]

That is why I really wanty this team to have a foreign trip.

Going to Canada would be fine. Doesn't need to be expensive and lavish but 100% needs to happen. I'd argue they should play good teams in exhibitions this year too.

 

[PauliePeppas]

 

[RedtheGOB]

Using that Pena money wisely!!!!


Oh wait wrong board

We’ll allow it.

 

[Todoubled23]

Damn Red! This fall should be an eventful one with both football and basketball.

 

[Grbac]

He looks way better than his abysmal Freshmen stats. Nice shooting form. Great size. Looks like he could develop into something real nice.
A Kline diamond in the rough perchance.

 

[Chicago44s]

 

[jordville]

We got a NY Rens player after all. Nice. This is a good get. Brings the 3 & D off the bench.

 

[NineOneSeven]

I actually didn’t know who this kid was. Interesting.

 

[NineOneSeven]

Seems like a really solid grab!

 

[sufan59]

We should be one of the most up tempo teams in the nation. This roster is clearly exclusive to athletes.

 

[Orangezoo]

That is why I really wanty this team to have a foreign trip.

Any rumblings on this being a possibility? 1000 pct agree we need one.

 

[djcon57]

Hate to do this, but people just keep repeating 3 and D like it's fact...what evidence do people have that suggested he plays good D?

He certainly can get better, he's very young still, but it would need to be a massive improvement.

But his metrics are basically even with Chris Bell.

Here's a post from a Cincy board:

"I struggled with Betsey this year. Good shooter, but his lack of athleticism is what definitely kept him off the floor. Couldn’t beat anyone off the dribble or when mismatched couldn’t really go into the post either and was a liability on defense. Have a hard time seeing him being a top contributor/starter in any major league without that athleticism."

He can shoot though, I'm 100% down with that. It's going to be a huge help when we need to knock down a shot. But the D thing is, by all accounts, a work in progress. On top of the fact, Red hasn't shown the ability to make anyone an elite defender unless we get them that way.

 

[Orangezoo]

I do have to say...does anyone see the irony of all last offseason saying we HAD to have a center? Maliq and Freeman couldnt play together. Maliq got backed down too much.

Now? Not one post is bringing up that concern in regards to small ball.

Again, I'm happy with the process...just bewildered the direction we went last offseason. Very bizarre.

Yeah having a guy like Alex has made it night and day vs last year. With that said , while I get the lack of funds, the roster build last off season is perplexing.

 

[orangefog]

We're starting to look like a freaking squad. As others have said, another center and we're cooking.

 

[CuseSaint26]

Hate to do this, but people just keep repeating 3 and D like it's fact...what evidence do people have that suggested he plays good D?

He certainly can get better, he's very young still, but it would need to be a massive improvement.

But his metrics are basically even with Chris Bell.

Here's a post from a Cincy board:

"I struggled with Betsey this year. Good shooter, but his lack of athleticism is what definitely kept him off the floor. Couldn’t beat anyone off the dribble or when mismatched couldn’t really go into the post either and was a liability on defense. Have a hard time seeing him being a top contributor/starter in any major league without that athleticism."

He can shoot though, I'm 100% down with that. It's going to be a huge help when we need to knock down a shot. But the D thing is, by all accounts, a work in progress. On top of the fact, Red hasn't shown the ability to make anyone an elite defender unless we get them that way.

His “official” transfer portal highlights (shared previously) pretty much showcase his shooting/offensive game but these highlights show his potential defensively. You didn’t see these types of defensive possessions from Chris Bell last year