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

[tptcuse]

So. Already up to 7 pages, and I am on my way out until this afternoon. I guess I will have a lot of reading to do later today.

I’m on a long road trip and Mrs. Tpt is driving. I’ll text you if anything Earth shattering happens.

 

[AZOrange]

I would guess this means Kingz is not coming back. At least for us.

Not if kings is playing the 2

 

[DilemaCuse]

I find it funny that mick had Mara and Kyle and couldn’t figure out how to use them

Yeah I think he kinda screwed that up and probably regrets that when he see's what Mara is doing with Michigan

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

That's what we need ... more guys who's last name ends in C.

With the accents. Thats a key

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

I never joke.

You’re kidding, right?

 

[jimb]

So much Drazen Petrovic in MMM.

Edit: I hope announcers say "Let the three MMM...drop" when he hits a three. Just a thought. Much better than "for the love of elevation".

3M shoots---its good!!

 

[MSOrange]

 

[RF2044]

GREAT pick up.

A little worried about the reported lack of athleticism. Will that inhibit his ability to defend?

But damn, the shooting is impressive. And given our lack of overall talent, any 5-star equivalent is a welcome addition!

 

[newmexicuse]

Sounds like a great get - does he start and/or make the rotation ?

Gotta say, last year I was high on Fennell and thought he would be a rotation player. Maybe this year if he stays.

International guys can be tricky to evaluate in terms of their impact.

 

[SUFaninNJ]

Excellent!

Now get us a Spaniard!!!!!

 

[Orangezoo]

Sounds like a great get - does he start and/or make the rotation ?

Gotta say, last year I was high on Fennell and thought he would be a rotation player. Maybe this year if he stays.

International guys can be tricky to evaluate in terms of their impact.

Fennell was an interesting prospect and still is I think but this kid is a level above

 

[CbusCuse]

Mark Morano Mahmutovič Loaned to Kansai Helios

Mark Morano Mahmutovič, a talented basketball player from Cedevita Olimpija, will spend the 2025/26 season on loan with Kansai Helios Domžale. In the 2024/25 season, after turning 18…

cedevita.olimpija.com

Listed as 6’4 - 6’6

Reminds me a bit of Del Orso from Arizona. Can sprint off a curl screen and knock down shots. Is not going to blow by with sheer athleticism, but will sneak past you with craftiness and backdoor action. Definitely at least a rotation guard depending what the roster looks like. I’m pegging him above Kiyan, with hopes they both make each other better.

Interestingly, my daughters best friend at college is from Slovenia, population around 2 million, they are punching up at the euro basketball youth levels for sure.

Probably already been stated but seems Andy Routins'ish to me.

 

[jimb]

Triple M

Or 3M?

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Is he a 2 or a 3?

 

[Wrinkle]

I think this guy can play very promising start here

 

[richard levy]

The agent mentioned in the article, Miško Ražnatović
of Beobasket is widely considered a leading agent for overseas basketball players, particularly for European prospects, and famously represents Nikola Jokić. Other top agencies for international talent include Sports International Group (SIG), Basketball International Group (BIG), and Diamond Sports Agency, which specialize in placing players in European and global leagues.
Basketball International Group (BIG) +4

 

[Cuse_NYC]

Or 3M?

Or M3!

 

[Wrinkle]

Is he a 2 or a 3?

Looks like a 3 to me

 

[bnoro]

Kingz at the 2, this guy at the 3, with Kiyan/Doty spelling them off the bench looks good to me

 

[mark79]

He looks really good in the highlights I am watching. But of course thats how highlights work. Also, no defense in the highlights.

Yep. Offense looks good. Not sure about the defense. Hopefully he’s solid.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Yep. Offense looks good. Not sure about the defense. Hopefully he’s solid.

Haven’t watched any of the videos, but I’m getting Buddy 2.0 vibes from some of these posts. Please tell me he’s bringing more to the party than a jumper!

 

[Orangezoo]

Haven’t watched any of the videos, but I’m getting Buddy 2.0 vibes from some of these posts. Please tell me he’s bringing more to the party than a jumper!

Shooting prowess some similarities but after that offensively - more well rounded and not a dribble with your back to the defender from 18 feet out type. Good handle and ability to attack off the bounce. Defense and athleticism a question mark as is rebounding. That said I wouldn’t take lightly Givony and others looking at this as a massive get.

 

[CuseMan4]

Kingz at the 2, this guy at the 3, with Kiyan/Doty spelling them off the bench looks good to me

Yup. Honestly with that we don’t need a lights out scoring PG either. Give me a PG that’s gonna get us 10-12ppg, 5-6apg. Not turn the ball over and lead the offense. And play solid defense. Kingz and Morano can light it up from 3. Both could go off for 20+ any given night. Doty and Anthony off the bench would be a great duo off the bench. In a pinch Morano and Doty can handle the ball. Not true point guards by any means but better ball handlers than starling let’s put it that way. Kingz at the 2 and Morano at the 3 also gives us size and a lot of versatility at those 2 positions. Tbh this is a great start. This kid is a hell of a get. Great job by G-Mac. I know it’s only a few players but Morano, Kingz, Doty, Anthony and Folefac would be a good start. Hopefully we can retain Sadiq as well. Then we’ll really be cooking to start off. To me if we get home run players at PG and Center to start for us. With the roster of those 5-6 guys I already mentioned….I would already be feeling good about next year. Who we land at PG and Center will tell us alottttt about next year

 

[CuseFan]

Nice way to start the Transfer season!

 

[CbusCuse]

Triple M

Yeah I was thinking Triple M as well, for the additional signficance of the 3 ball for him as well.
But I was also thinking M&M's could be an option.