Class of 2022 SG Chance Westry (PA / AZ Compass Prep) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (4/17/23)

[jdubs30]

Are you considering Taylor a guard?

Or Westry?

 

[RF2044]

Or Westry?

Don't want to speak for AZ -- I assume he was referring to Copeland and Taylor, but that's why I'm asking for clarification.

 

[UpstateSM]

We would take Westry and Taylor, right? If Westry is a potential one and done and Taylor is a longer term guy.

 

[jdubs30]

We would take Westry and Taylor, right? If Westry is a potential one and done and Taylor is a longer term guy.

I originally thought we wouldn’t. All 3 (including Taylor) seem like 2/3s to me. But if the staff thinks that Westry or Lands can play the 1, then it’s possible. But JG3 will be a senior in 2022 - so if we do get all 3 that means 1 of them will need to be ok coming off the bench. Maybe the staff is ok with 2 of them playing the back of the zone together? Who knows. You take all of them and figure it out later - but if the staff is still aggressive on all 3 they clearly have a plan

 

[Cuse1055]

Could be setting up for a scenario where we take 2 of the 3 of Chance, Taylor and Copeland and it’s first come first serve.

 

[orangefog]

We would take Westry and Taylor, right? If Westry is a potential one and done and Taylor is a longer term guy.

You’d have to think there is room for three of Westry, Copeland, Taylor and Rodgers. Westry and Copeland are tall combo guards and Taylor and Rodgers are 6’6 wings. Any three of those guys would be amazing. They would cover the 1-3 positions with size, athleticism and skills.

 

[jdubs30]

Could be setting up for a scenario where we take 2 of the 3 of Chance, Taylor and Copeland and it’s first come first serve.

I’m no recruiting expert. But Taylor and Chance are top 60, 4-star kids. Copeland is more around the 150 range. But hey that doesn’t always matter.

All of them are between 6-5” and 6’8” so maybe the staff thinks all 4 can play together

 

[jdubs30]

You’d have to think there is room for three of Westry, Copeland, Taylor and Rodgers. Westry and Copeland are tall combo guards and Taylor and Rodgers are 6’6 wings. Any three of those guys would be amazing. They would cover the 1-3 positions with size, athleticism and skills.

I keep forgetting about Rodgers lol

 

[PauliePeppas]

Copeland is a must imo

 

[DilemaCuse]

Now that 21 seems relatively settled I’d expect some momentum here. I’d be shocked if one of the guards doesn’t sign next.

For class of 22 they cant sign until early signing period in the fall, these are just verbals for the time being

 

[AZOrange]

Are you considering Taylor a guard?

Yes, I would not be surprised to see one of them pop here. I really think Westry but that might be me projecting what I want...I just always thought he made the most sense...

there are a couple others that were circling with too that could surprise.

the transfer rule changes the recruiting dynamic completely. I’d be shocked if you don’t see more early signees. Risk of waiting with portal and free look during freshman yeah.

 

[orangefog]

Copeland is a must imo

I agree, I love highly rated players. But, Copeland is a 5 star guy to me. I would have to watch some complete games before going that far, but he looks like the kind of guy that is going to blow up once the AAU circuit gets cooking. His size and handle at the PG position are crazy. And, his outside shot looks surprisingly good.

 

[DilemaCuse]

Copeland is a must imo

Yes, need a natural PG or else the ship is rudderless

 

[AZOrange]

I’m no recruiting expert. But Taylor and Chance are top 60, 4-star kids. Copeland is more around the 150 range. But hey that doesn’t always matter.

All of them are between 6-5” and 6’8” so maybe the staff thinks all 4 can play together

Copeland can play. Ranking irrelevant. I think the combo would be 1 of Westry/QC and someone like Taylor. Kamari can play the 2 also.

 

[AZOrange]

I agree, I love highly rated players. But, Copeland is a 5 star guy to me. I would have to watch some complete games before going that far, but he looks like the kind of guy that is going to blow up once the AAU circuit gets cooking. His size and handle at the PG position are crazy. And, his outside shot looks surprisingly good.

He’d make the sting of Kadary be alleviated quickly

 

[RF2044]

Copeland can play. Ranking irrelevant. I think the combo would be 1 of Westry/QC and someone like Taylor. Kamari can play the 2 also.

No idea how the numbers work out.

But I think you'd take Westry AND Copeland, with Copeland having to wait his turn. Which, presumably, he'd be willing to do.

 

[Ggaenzle]

Can westry actually play the PG role? Obviously I want him but I don’t want another out of position PG especially if that means missing out on copeland

 

[AZOrange]

Could be setting up for a scenario where we take 2 of the 3 of Chance, Taylor and Copeland and it’s first come first serve.

Agreed. I’m not sure any combo is ideal but I agree

 

[Trueblue25]

I think you take a guy like Chance no matter what, then figure it out from there.

 

[AZOrange]

Can westry actually play the PG role? Obviously I want him but I don’t want another out of position PG especially if that means missing out on copeland

More than capable. Not as pass first as QC but smooth. I just love him as a player. Long, quick, skilled effortless.

 

[jdubs30]

If Copeland is willing to wait his turn I think that’s massive

 

[AZOrange]

No idea how the numbers work out.

But I think you'd take Westry AND Copeland, with Copeland having to wait his turn. Which, presumably, he'd be willing to do.

I don’t disagree. You take Westry with whoever. I was just saying preference might be that combo least preferred

 

[AZOrange]

If Copeland is willing to wait his turn I think that’s massive

Eh...I don’t bet on this. Not at this level. They all want to play now

 

[OttoinGrotto]

More than capable. Not as pass first as QC but smooth. I just love him as a player. Long, quick, skilled effortless.

Yeah. He's the kind of player we sometimes see on other teams and wonder why we don't ever have guys like that.

 

[jdubs30]

Eh...I don’t bet on this. Not at this level. They all want to play now

I think there’s a good chance Lands and Westry are 1-and-done, plus Joe will leave. So limited minutes year 1 for QC, but year 2 it would Copeland/Taylor