Class of 2017 SG Brandon Randolph (PA) to Arizona

[orangefog]

I don't think it is that bizarre. What is being talked about is how important it would be for a kid to be coached by a guy who was a great player a long time ago (at another program, btw). If a player wants to follow in Danny Manning's footsteps, he's more likely to go to Kansas than WFU. I guess the equivalent would be if Syracuse Football hired Doug Flutie as HC. Would that draw in recruits? I suspect not. Could be wrong though.

I think a kid might find value in being coached by a great player, particularly one that played with such a high basketball IQ. I think that a kid might find that translatable and that it might benefit him. At the very least, he is a former NBA player and college legend, I don't know for sure, but if nothing else, that opens a kid's eyes.

 

[cuseinseattle]

I think a kid might find value in being coached by a great player, particularly one that played with such a high basketball IQ. I think that a kid might find that translatable and that it might benefit him. At the very least, he is a former NBA player and college legend, I don't know for sure, but if nothing else, that opens a kid's eyes.

So who is going to call Hopkins and let him know that Boeheim will be coaching until Carmelo retires and takes over the program.

 

[orangefog]

So who is going to call Hopkins and let him know that Boeheim will be coaching until Carmelo retires and takes over the program.

We don't need that, we have tons of other, more important factors. I am only saying that it is a selling point. Just one. But if a kid's dad was a huge Danny Manning fan, that might be the factor that wins that recruit. So, can it make a difference? Maybe a small one, but I like our chances unless the kid's father is a freaky Danny Manning fan.

 

[Francis03]

Visiting Oregon the 23rd.

Figured he would've been committed to Wake Forest by then, as per crystal meth ball usage.

 

[Orangefan1]

I don't know why but to me it seems like we are behind with all these guys we are recruiting in 17. Other than green who else is an actual possibility at this point lol

 

[HoustonCuse]

I don't know why but to me it seems like we are behind with all these guys we are recruiting in 17. Other than green who else is an actual possibility at this point lol

We're in the final cut list of just about everyone we've offered so I'm not sure it is quite time to throw in the towel.

 

[Orangefan1]

Being in the final two doesnt mean squat because if you don't land the recruit then it's the ultimate suck. Diablo, walker, Randolph,bamba, Richard. These are guys we targeted and will not get. We are not getting Duval either. Green is the only one we might have a shot at which means we are targeting the right guys but aren't closing the deal. Also what people aren't considering is we had to get two fifth year transfers to complete our team this year which was a miracle. I don't think and this is my opinion that we have really recovered from the crappy Patterson recruiting year. Last year we made the final four and all know we had no business making it there. I am hopeful another really good year will turn these heavy hitters in our favor.

My guess green may be able to convince a few recruits to come aboard. I don't like that we need 7 for next year given that all these targets are choosing now and not considering the playing time they will get at Syracuse.

 

[orangefog]

Being in the final two doesnt mean squat because if you don't land the recruit then it's the ultimate suck. Diablo, walker, Randolph,bamba, Richard. These are guys we targeted and will not get. We are not getting Duval either. Green is the only one we might have a shot at which means we are targeting the right guys but aren't closing the deal. Also what people aren't considering is we had to get two fifth year transfers to complete our team this year which was a miracle. I don't think and this is my opinion that we have really recovered from the crappy Patterson recruiting year. Last year we made the final four and all know we had no business making it there. I am hopeful another really good year will turn these heavy hitters in our favor.

My guess green may be able to convince a few recruits to come aboard. I don't like that we need 7 for next year given that all these targets are choosing now and not considering the playing time they will get at Syracuse.

Are you a motivational speaker?

 

[Orangefan1]

Well I call it like I see it. It's not meant to be pessimistic, but realistic about what I see going on.

 

[edowd26]

Well I call it like I see it. It's not meant to be pessimistic, but realistic about what I see going on.

Yea man def, we've been struggling so much recently.

 

[Canadian]

Well I call it like I see it. It's not meant to be pessimistic, but realistic about what I see going on.

Would not count us out on Randolph, Walker and Richards just quite yet

COULD GET 2 of the 3

 

[HoustonCuse]

Are you a motivational speaker?

I'm pretty sure he is.

 

[Orangefan1]

You want to know something I hope it happens but it sure seems like we are not coming in first for these guys.

 

[orangefog]

Well I call it like I see it. It's not meant to be pessimistic, but realistic about what I see going on.

I don't blame you, but what is your pessimism based on? Articles you've read? The crystal ball? Quite a few of the recruits we are involved with are very tight lipped with their recruitments, so much of what we read is speculation on the writer's part. I am going to stay optimistic until our key insiders tell me otherwise.

 

[orangefog]

I'm pretty sure he is.

Well, lotty freaking dah.

 

[syrcuse]

Well, lotty freaking dah.

Olympic absence may have slowed our recruiting contact a bit...just sayin'

 

[HOFCeluck]

If anyone is forming conclusions based on two for sevens crystal ball...don't

 

[cusetown1]

If anyone is forming conclusions based on two for sevens crystal ball...don't

Now you tell me

 

[Orangeman13]

If anyone is forming conclusions based on two for sevens crystal ball...don't

My info isn't coming from there...

 

[creatorsgam]

Well I call it like I see it. It's not meant to be pessimistic, but realistic about what I see going on.

 

[JDubbin]

Being in the final two doesnt mean squat because if you don't land the recruit then it's the ultimate suck. Diablo, walker, Randolph,bamba, Richard. These are guys we targeted and will not get. We are not getting Duval either

Might be why recruiting is off to a poor start... Prince of Darkness comes with a TON of baggage

 

[HOFCeluck]

My info isn't coming from there...

Yeah that wasn't directed to you.

 

[Orangeman13]

Yeah that wasn't directed to you.

my bad

 

[pearl31]

Might be why recruiting is off to a poor start... Prince of Darkness comes with a TON of baggage

well played

 

[JDubbin]

well played

You're a gentleman and a scholar, sir!