Class of 2022 SG Roddy Gayle (NY / Wasatch)

[JeremyCuse]

Everyone relax. I got a text out to my contact but I feel extremely good about our chance. I dont think he even visited OSU.

99% sure he did visit OSU and OSU appears to be the pick from some rumblings on the hill.

 

[GooseMutt]

Lucy pulling the ball away from Charlie Brown again. Can’t get that kick off!

 

[Admiral33]

Don't be too hard on yourself, Foggy. That "sarcasm" was REALLY subtle.

Very true, totally thought I had a winky face emoji. My apologies

 

[orangefog]

Very true, totally thought I had a winky face emoji. My apologies

Nah, it was my fault. It has been a long weekend reading responses to another thing that happened this weekend.

 

[MSOrange]

99% sure he did visit OSU and OSU appears to be the pick from some rumblings on the hill.

I understand how recruiting is and we'll wait to see what happens, but that would really suck.

 

[syrBossHogg]

Looks like Gayle might have visited OSU earlier this year unofficially but did he take an OV? Apologies if this was already mentioned I haven't been keeping up with BBall recruiting.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Well thats a kick in the nuts...hope we pull it off. Gotta think we are still in a good spot but who knows with these kids

 

[JDubbin]

I think the scariest/most surprising thing about him possibly ending up at OSU is a number of our most trusted insiders were confident we were in the lead on this one. No one made any outrageous claims or predictions (we know how fluid recruiting can be), but it seems counter to what the general consensus was. Hopefully still lands in our favor - And it certainly still may be that, but it's a let down for sure if he makes a surprise change/decision here at the end.

 

[orangefog]

Brian Snow with the Crystal Ball for OSU. But, we need to be patient. Wait for the write-in crystal balls to be counted

 

[JeremyCuse]

Well thats a kick in the nuts...hope we pull it off. Gotta think we are still in a good spot but who knows with these kids

Unfortunately were not in a good spot, it's OSU.

 

[Cusesky8214]

Unfortunately were not in a good spot, it's OSU.

That sucks

 

[ORRange]

Wow things sure have soured quickly. I guess we can forget about the 3 guard lineup. Shocking really.

 

[OrangeMaNPD]

So who wants to carelessly speculate what happened? Was it the Dior stuff settling down?

 

[RF2044]

If true, this is a bad loss. Gayle was my favorite recruit from 2022 that we've been pursuing. And really hate to see him end up at OSU of all places.

 

[orangefog]

If true, this is a bad loss. Gayle was my favorite recruit from 2022 that we've been pursuing. And really hate to see him end up at OSU of all places.

Doesn't he realize that he is going to have to compete with Aaron Craft for playing time?

 

[money3189]

It’s a shame. This was my number 1 want for 2022. Niagara Falls kid, top 100 recruit. Suppose to be a lock to SU

 

[721Comstock]

It’s a shame. This was my number 1 want for 2022. Niagara Falls kid, top 100 recruit. Suppose to be a lock to SU

That's your first mistake, right there.

Nothing is a lock for SU, until it is.
And then sometimes, not even then.

 

[SUOrangeSU]

Well, ...my guy is saying OSU as well...what the hell.
direct quote
“SU couldn’t guarantee PT with G, Kadary and Dior coming in. If Dior falls apart with his commitment, I’m 100% certain a Tyus Battle flip for SU”

 

[jdubs30]

Well, ...my guy is saying OSU as well...what the hell.
direct quote
“SU couldn’t guarantee PT with G, Kadary and Dior coming in. If Dior falls apart with his commitment, I’m 100% certain a Tyus Battle flip for SU”

This makes total sense. I’ve even said in past threads that Westry fits better for 2022 only because I believe he can play the 3. However, I said if Gayle was willing to be patient as a freshman, he would start with Kadary in 2023 in the back court. It’s also why Zion Cruz never made sense. We have 2 guards that will most likely get 35+mpg each, then Kadary can play the leftover 10mpg as well as the wing

 

[money3189]

That's your first mistake, right there.

Nothing is a lock for SU, until it is.
And then sometimes, not even then.

SMDH

 

[Admiral33]

Well, ...my guy is saying OSU as well...what the hell.
direct quote
“SU couldn’t guarantee PT with G, Kadary and Dior coming in. If Dior falls apart with his commitment, I’m 100% certain a Tyus Battle flip for SU”

Isn't There a logjam in the backcourt at OSU with Brown, Branham, Meechie and Hardman?

 

[jdubs30]

Isn't There a logjam in the backcourt at OSU with Brown, Branham, Meechie and Hardman?

Pretty sure Brown and Branham are more 3s than they are 2s. And Gayle is ranked higher than Meechie and Hardman.

Hardman is also 2022. Battling for playing time with a 3-star recruit who will be a freshman the same time you are is different than battling for PT with a 4-year starter, a the best freshman guard in the country, and a top 100 kid who will be a junior.

 

[moqui]

Another swing and a miss? I thought the "insiders" said this was a done deal?

 

[UpstateSM]

This makes total sense. I’ve even said in past threads that Westry fits better for 2022 only because I believe he can play the 3. However, I said if Gayle was willing to be patient as a freshman, he would start with Kadary in 2023 in the back court. It’s also why Zion Cruz never made sense. We have 2 guards that will most likely get 35+mpg each, then Kadary can play the leftover 10mpg as well as the wing

Only problem with him starting in 2023 is if JG3 takes his extra year

 

[sdorange]

Well, ...my guy is saying OSU as well...what the hell.
direct quote
“SU couldn’t guarantee PT with G, Kadary and Dior coming in. If Dior falls apart with his commitment, I’m 100% certain a Tyus Battle flip for SU”

Thanks for the info. To me this sounds more and more like staff's optimism in Kadary's being the real deal.