Class of 2026 SG Mark Morano Mahmutovič (Slovenia) COMMITTED TO SYRACUSE (4/6/26)

[OttoinGrotto]

Does it? Sincerely asking.

If we have a guy that is 6'5" and is a defensive monster and has a strong core, long arms, quick laterally, he can guard 6'9" guys. If we have a slow 6'9" guy, he isn't going to be put on the other team's dynamic player if they both play what we'd call the 3. We'll hide him where we can.

Rebounding will depend on how we're playing defense as much as a natural rebounder.

Scottie Barnes guarded Jokic really well as a matter of strategy by Toronto. Luka gets put on the weakest guys regardless of position all the time. Using NBAers as examples, but I'm just not that worried now that we should have competent coaching, both overall strategy-wise and in-game adjustments.

I would guess we'll actually see pre-switching on D prior to the action and what not if needed if we have soft spots on the defensive end. I think there is a whole world out there that we were just, frankly, incapable of because of our coaching staff and our guys basically punting on the second half of the season.

Just my 0.02. And, to be clear, give me the best guys on the wing / off ball we can get. GMac will figure out what to do with too much talent.

Uhm, like... yeah man.

We don't know what the players are that we have tho.

 

[JrodCuse]

 

[bevosu]

Who am I to question the immortal Fats Belvedere?

Nickname suggestion- 3M.

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing

EDIT- Didn't have time to read the whole thread, I should have assumed 3M has been previously suggested by this elite fan base. My bad.

 

[orangefog]

Nickname suggestion- 3M.

Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing

 

[cuseincincy]

Not if we get players like we just signed. Kiyan had better take foul shots and run the court from now until next season, get in the weight room, learn a better handle and shoot 300 3's a day if he wants to play.

Agreed. The Kiyan we saw this season was a backup with backup skills. However, I saw a lot that I liked about Kiyan's game. He plays in control, decent ball handler and his jump shot looks very good. His form is good enough he should be able to get his 3FG% near or above 40%. Kiyan has to commit to defense and getting stronger. Until Kiyan does all of that he is likely a bench player.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Not sure how that kid's team ever wins. He is literally the only guy who makes any shots. And he never misses. What a find!!!!

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

Agreed. The Kiyan we saw this season was a backup with backup skills. However, I saw a lot that I liked about Kiyan's game. He plays in control, decent ball handler and his jump shot looks very good. His form is good enough he should be able to get his 3FG% near or above 40%. Kiyan has to commit to defense and getting stronger. Until Kiyan does all of that he is likely a bench player.

Unless his father is ...

 

[rhcuse]

The gauntlet has been thrown, Adam W.
Will we see the First Lady at the scorer’s table next season?

 

[phsyra]

Heavens to Betsey...a skilled 6'7 shooter with proper form?

I never doubted this Gerry hire for a second! LFG