Class of 2020 SG/SF Alan Griffin (NY / Illinois) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE

[Cusesky8214]

Interesting. Doubtful but still nice to see our staff trying to address some of our roster issues. I have faith they will figure it out...lots of time and tons of options out there right now.

 

[Henny & Coke]

Coach K - “Other teams can’t beat us if we have all the players...think about it.”

(Duke assistant coaches smile & nod nervously)

 

[DilemaCuse]

Coach K - “Other teams can’t beat us if we have all the players...think about it.”

(Duke assistant coaches smile & nod nervously)

Poor O'Connel had to take his ball and go play elsewhere
What a scumbag fraud K is, cant believe sports media doesn't pick up on this

 

[shandeezy7]

I don't think he's a 3. He's a 2G in our system and would be quite undersized to play the wing. Good shooting #'s though.

Of course, we need all the help we can get, so...

Curious why you think he'd be undersized to play the wing? He's listed as 6'5" 195 lbs. Elijah is 6'6" 215. As others have mentioned, he appears to be a really solid rebounder for his position, averaging 4.5 RPG and 11 per 40. I'm assuming he'd have to sit a year. Add another 5-10 lbs and I don't see the issue.

 

[pearl31]

so he's from White Plains - assuming he's hunkered down at home now - SU would be logistically easiest of that list to visit...

 

[jdubs30]

If he’s willing and the staff thinks he can play the 3, it could be a great fit

 

[Gabjon]

Does Hughes have a relationship with him? Beacon is about 20 mins north of White Plains...

 

[Cuse1055]

I want this kid wearing Orange. Let’s stick it to Duke (and all the other schools he’s considering).

 

[supp]

On paper this kid looks like a breakout candidate, someone who could make the jump to 15-17 pts a game next year with more shots and endless playing time in our system. Does he have to sit out a year or does the one-time waiver apply?

 

[dasher]

He looks like a very good get to me.

 

[Cusefan0307]

So do we know why he is transferring from Illinois? He would start this next season and they should be a solid squad. I hope it isn't just to go to Duke and if it is someone needs to hit them with tampering charges.

 

[orangepassion]

Allen Griffen should definitely be his main recruiter

 

[DilemaCuse]

On paper this kid looks like a breakout candidate, someone who could make the jump to 15-17 pts a game next year with more shots and endless playing time in our system. Does he have to sit out a year or does the one-time waiver apply?

Has to sit unless the rule changes, to be voted on in April
His brother gets to Duke the year after and looks to be a SF type where they could be competing for minutes
So if the transfer rule doesn't change, he becomes eligible the same time his younger brother arrives who then might take his minutes. He better think this through at risk of being Jordan Tuckered

 

[jdubs30]

So do we know why he is transferring from Illinois? He would start this next season and they should be a solid squad. I hope it isn't just to go to Duke and if it is someone needs to hit them with tampering charges.

He was in line to start next year too. Rumor is his mom never wanted him to go to Illinois and he was more lightly recruited back then. Now that he’s blown up a bit he has more options

 

[DilemaCuse]

He was in line to start next year too. Rumor is his mom never wanted him to go to Illinois and he was more lightly recruited back then. Now that he’s blown up a bit he has more options

Great, Momma probably wants both the brothers together, makes it easier for visiting

 

[Ghost]

I want this kid wearing Orange. Let’s stick it to Duke (and all the other schools he’s considering).

He already was!

 

[OttoinGrotto]

Interesting.

 

[Gabjon]

I believe in 2nd chances but it can't ignored...

Big Ten suspends Illinois' Alan Griffin for two games after stepping on a Purdue player during game

Griffin was ejected from Tuesday's game and will miss Illinois' upcoming games against Michigan and Minnesota

www.cbssports.com

 

[CU44SE]

Want this kid bad. Want him at the 2 instead of the 3 though. Yes, it would cut into jimmys minutes but it would help our defense so much having him at the top of the zone instead of undersized at the wing.

 

[Gabjon]

 

[Gabjon]

 

[RF2044]

Whoa... yes please!

 

[Todoubled23]

Got that harden side step J down, tough shots. Also seems to be a plus athlete (not sure about motor)

 

[orangefog]

Whoa... yes please!

Yeah...damn. Does Dior know him?

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Has to sit unless the rule changes, to be voted on in April
His brother gets to Duke the year after and looks to be a SF type where they could be competing for minutes
So if the transfer rule doesn't change, he becomes eligible the same time his younger brother arrives who then might take his minutes. He better think this through at risk of being Jordan Tuckered