Class of 2024 SG Jalil Bethea (PA) Portal from Alabama

[longtimefan]

Well being he would be in year 2- he would have his chance to help further cement that style of play on the court. I think it's smart to hedge on what Red and staff can do on the court but the odds of a good year outweigh the odds of a bad year by a good margin with Judah back.

He will likely make his choice in the early signing period--which for Class of '24 is this November.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

He will likely make his choice in the early signing period--which for Class of '24 is this November.

Choosing Red is not as big a risk for him as it would have been pre-portal.

 

[longtimefan]

Choosing Red is not as big a risk for him as it would have been pre-portal.

Good point. Except that if he's as good as some say, he'll be 1-and-done, so the portal would be moot.

 

[jordville]

Makes the game look easy. Can score anywhere. Creative for himself and as a facilitator.

 

[PauliePeppas]

Good vibes here

 

[orangefog]

Good vibes here

I love Moore, I love Freeman, but Bethea would be a HUGE get.

 

[cusefan88]

Back in the day Jonny Flynn wasn't that highly ranked and then over 5-6 months (summer circuit) he became a top-40 player.

Similar vibes here. Bethea is moving up fast.

 

[Orangezoo]

Back in the day Jonny Flynn wasn't that highly ranked and then over 5-6 months (summer circuit) he became a top-40 player.

Similar vibes here. Bethea is moving up fast.

Watching more and more of him... is he going to end up better than Fland? I think it's a fair debate.

Kid is special. I liked the Trae Young comparison. Everything looks easy to him and he is a half second ahead of the defense whether he is passing, shooting or driving.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Watching more and more of him... is he going to end up better than Fland? I think it's a fair debate.

Kid is special. I liked the Trae Young comparison. Everything looks easy to him and he is a half second ahead of the defense whether he is passing, shooting or driving.

Fland better overall game IMHO

 

[50YRsofCuse]

Watching more and more of him... is he going to end up better than Fland? I think it's a fair debate.

Kid is special. I liked the Trae Young comparison. Everything looks easy to him and he is a half second ahead of the defense whether he is passing, shooting or driving.

Really feel that Bland has moved on from the Cuse. Need to focus recruiting energies on Bethea, Mikey Lewis and Jackson.

 

[Orangezoo]

Fland better overall game IMHO

Yeah I was thinking more on potential than right now but would agree at the moment. Bethea keeps getting better and better though in all aspects from the tape.

 

[orangefog]

They are both great. I can see them both ranked similarly within the top 10.

 

[jordville]

 

[Niastri]

Makes the game look easy. Can score anywhere. Creative for himself and as a facilitator.

He'll fill Mintz's shoes nicely, he falls down after every made basket.

 

[jordville]

"Recruitment: He has taken official visits to Syracuse and Temple and carries offers from Alabama, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Kansas, LSU, Maryland, Pittsburgh, Penn State, Rutgers, Seton Hall, UCLA, UCONN, Villanova, Virginia Tech, Xavier and many others.

Previous ranking: 60

New Ranking: 18

Why he moved: One of the top perimeter scorers in the country, Jalil Bethea followed up a strong junior season at Warminster (PA) Archbishop Wood with a strong spring running with Team Final in Nike’s EYBL. A lean and skilled two guard, Bethea can really shoot from deep. He's also shown tremendous improvement off the dribble and in creating his own offense. He’s still growing and plays with just as much confidence as he does skill."

 

[jordville]

 

[5OutFred]

Sky is the limit here, kid just keeps getting incrementally better by the month. The staff did an incredible job identifying the talent when he was unknown, now it's time to keep out the sharks as he becomes a can't miss 5 star guy. Whole different ballgame.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Watching that video, it’s amazing how much has changed in the way they call (or don’t call) dribbling and traveling violations, especially “palming” or “carrying”.

 

[jordville]

 

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[orangefog]

He just gets better and better. These are just highlights, but he looks like he could play lead guard similar to Judah, but with a jump shot already.

 

[Bulldog04]

If he became an elite dribbler like Steph, this kid could be absolutely unreal. He already is, but if he gets that a little more fluid, watch out

 

[orangefog]

If he became an elite dribbler like Steph, this kid could be absolutely unreal. He already is, but if he gets that a little more fluid, watch out

I swear, watching video of him last year he looked like a catch and shoot guy and that’s pretty much it. He was good at that. But, now he is looking like he can handle it, get to the rim, pull up, spot up and pass. With the rate that he’s improving, I wouldn’t be surprised if he improves his handle to the extent you are talking.

 

[CuseMan4]

Sooooo I pretty much never say this about a recruit or incoming freshman. But if we land Bethea. Which is a BIG IF. Granted we are in a good spot right now but still a bit to go with this recruitment and everyone wants him.

But back to what I never say. If we land this kid from DAY ONE he is a starter and takes us to that next level. He’s pretty much a sure fire one and done and lottery pick unless something crazy happens. Land Moore, Freeman, Bethea and a big. Probably our best class since Waiters, Melo, Fair and Keita. And tbh I’d probably put the 2024 class over them depending on who we land at center. Bethea is a game changer, freeman and Moore are studs but they aren’t even at the Bethea level