Class of 2018 SG Eric Ayala (DE/IMG) to Maryland

[Francis03]

Question for you Francis how close do you think Ayala and Duarte are to each other? I haven't seen much tape of Duarte and he is really skinny but seems to have some upside. Do you think he has more than Ayala but Ayala is more ready to contribute right away or is that not fair.

Haven't seen Duarte yet, but Ayala has gone up against some of best comp in HS, AAU, and FIBA ball between the two. So I think he would be best equipped to make an immediate impact in college if I had to guess.

 

[JrodCuse]

Same as you presented.

1)Ayala
2)Duarte
3)Washington

Wouldn't hesitate to take all three and hope that 2/3 works out long term.

Which Washington?

 

[721Comstock]

Which Washington?

The one who didn't sign his LOI with Rick the Lesser.

 

[Francis03]

One of our assistants is suppose to attend Ayala's game later today.

 

[pfister1]

One of our assistants is suppose to attend Ayala's game later today.

Hopefully it's Hop, as it obviously isn't JB.

 

[Francis03]

Hopefully it's Hop, as it obviously isn't JB.

GMac was the assistant on the job to check out Ayala yesterday.

 

[sususpicious]

GMac was the assistant on the job to check out Ayala yesterday.

Oh my

 

[pfister1]

GMac was the assistant on the job to check out Ayala yesterday.

Nothing against GMAC, but I hope we are demonstrating the necessary level of program commitment to Ayala to land him.

 

[longtimefan]

Nothing against GMAC, but I hope we are demonstrating the necessary level of program commitment to Ayala to land him.

If Ayala watched the NCSt game, he would have seen GMac's mug on a couple of occasions--and a mention of one of his signature accomplishments. Not a lot, but it can't hurt.

 

[iommi]

Oh my

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Nothing against GMAC, but I hope we are demonstrating the necessary level of program commitment to Ayala to land him.

Hop is sick, and they gotta run practice

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Cuse'91]

Oh, to have the bargaining power to say "See yah..."

 

[OrangeDW]

Oh, to have the bargaining power to say "See yah..."

Huh?

 

[TCuse99]

Starting backcourt next year of Autry and a grad transfer?

 

[PauliePeppas]

Starting backcourt next year of Autry and a grad transfer?

Stop it lol

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

Howard and Battle at this point?

 

[721Comstock]

Howard and Battle at this point?

That's technically what we thought we had coming into this season, after Mali declared.
Seemed to work out OK, for the most part.

However - there's zero guarantee that either of them are back next year...
... which is more than a little worrisome.

 

[Trueblue25]

Howard's still really young. IF the staff decides to stick with him, I think it'd be foolish to write him off and declare 2018 a done-for year. I've seen kids make bigger leaps between their sophomore-junior/junior-senior years. We all have. Lets have some faith.

 

[sususpicious]

Howard's still really young. IF the staff decides to stick with him, I think it'd be foolish to write him off and declare 2018 a done-for year. I've seen kids make bigger leaps between their sophomore-junior/junior-senior years. We all have. Lets have some faith.

Agreed, but I think 'Cuse fans who closely follow recruiting (at our own risk are feeling a little bit like that dog that's been beat too much, as Bruce would say. And it seems like we'll be waiting for months before we even have a chance for some good news ...

 

[TCuse99]

Howard's still really young. IF the staff decides to stick with him, I think it'd be foolish to write him off and declare 2018 a done-for year. I've seen kids make bigger leaps between their sophomore-junior/junior-senior years. We all have. Lets have some faith.

I agree with this. I still think he can be more than adequate. But the staff is not sticking with him unless something changes their mind.

 

[CuseAJM]

GREAT NEWS

 

[weedsportwarriors]

Alright, Now the team has to give him a good show and knock the crap out of the cards. Unfortunately I am on business trip to Baltimore and will miss the game.. I will be finding a good sports bar to watch it though.

 

[dan7800]

Was this his 1st trip to SU?

 

[iommi]

Was this his 1st trip to SU?

Yes.