Class of 2017 SG/SF Jordan Tucker (NY / GA) Leaving Duke to Butler

[FanFromOhio]

I'd have to imagine this is an easy sell. He will be showcased and a guaranteed 1st round pick in 2 years max (barring unseen circumstances). This shouldn't be that difficult of a decision for him. If he chooses to leave without committing its bad for us . There really isn't any better situation that another school has to offer.

Well without a proven point guard on the roster it might be a little tougher than you think. He is a "true 3" but will need someone to him the ball where he can score. Not sure we have that guy.

 

[reedny]

In this case, ye$.

Bobby Cremin$ ain't walking through that door.

Excellent use of the symbol keys.

 

[CuseAJM]

Well if his sole reason for picking a college is staying at home, we are screwed.

He's lived in Georgia for less than a year. I wouldn't exactly call that "home". He's from Westchester/NYC.

 

[OrangeDW]

Kenny Anderson and Stephon Marbury say hi... We have lost more recruits to GT than won...

Tucker was like 5-10 years away from even being born in both cases. Georgia Tech was a good program in the late 80's and mid 90s. That was a long time ago.

 

[pearl31]

Tucker was like 5-10 years away from even being born in both cases. Georgia Tech was a good program in the late 80's and mid 90s. That was a long time ago.

and then they somehow got to the title game in 04 to play patsy for ucon :crazy:

 

[20Plus]

Jordan Tucker Planning Three Visits Before Decision | Zagsblog

Syracuse Oregon Georgia Tech three visits and Villanova that's four in the mix. We have to get this guy.

 

[cuse62]

Good luck to Mr Tucker and the coaching staff this weekend. I hope you find what you are looking for in your next stage of life.

 

[pfister1]

So something nobody seems to be mentioning is, didn't his AAU teammate Alvarado commit to Georgia Tech?

 

[jordville]

So something nobody seems to be mentioning is, didn't his AAU teammate Alvarado commit to Georgia Tech?

Yes.

 

[Chalupa_24]

Is any of our other 17' recruits going to be there this weekend or is it just current players and coaches?

 

[wallacecuse]

Here's another thing about GT that hurts their cause. Their apparel provider is Russell Athletic...don't really hear kids clamoring for that brand.

 

[Madbiker]

Isn't he supposed to be on his official visit today until Sunday?

 

[Deano]

Isn't he supposed to be on his official visit today until Sunday?

As you asked on the b-ball board and I replied back, the answer is yes. There are a few threads on here that allude to that -
Class of 2017 - SG/SF Jordan Tucker (NY / GA) Offered by Syracuse

 

[justgold315]

Are we all hanging out at Brooklyn Pickle until Sunday night with extra pens just in case he goes to sign and the pen is bad?

 

[cuseinseattle]

Are we all hanging out at Brooklyn Pickle until Sunday night with extra pens just in case he goes to sign and the pen is bad?

Maybe if you went and grabbed all of Tyler Lydon's pens so he keeps his options open we could kill two birds with one stone.

 

[jordville]

 

[JayC20]

Interesting to say the least

 

[Trueblue25]

Oh Matthew he's just thrown you a softball down the middle.

 

[jordville]

Matt gave up #3 for AW3. Maybe he'll give up #2 for the Juice Man if he really wants it... I wouldn't put it past him as Moyer bleeds orange.

 

[Ryand877]

Matt gave up #3 for AW3. Maybe he'll give up #2 for the Juice Man if he really wants it... I wouldn't put it past him as Moyer bleeds orange.

With White gone , Moyer can have #3 back. Works out perfectly!

 

[wallacecuse]

Is he on campus? The tweet has an origin of GA.

 

[jordville]

Moyer's response...

 

[Trueblue25]

Moyer's response...

Damnit Matthew, damnit

 

[CJOJ]

Tucker was like 5-10 years away from even being born in both cases. Georgia Tech was a good program in the late 80's and mid 90s. That was a long time ago.

Anderson and Marbury or pretty old examples, but they also have pulled good recruits much more recently than the late 80s (bosh, favors, shumpert, crittenden, etc).

Not a great track record in the last 5 years or so, but Partner had a great track record (recruiting anyways) at Memphis himself.

Not saying it wouldn't be disappointing to lose Tucker to Ga Tech, but I wouldn't just dismiss them out of hand. Not like we're recruiting against Rutgers and DePaul here.

 

[OrangeDW]

Anderson and Marbury or pretty old examples, but they also have pulled good recruits much more recently than the late 80s (bosh, favors, shumpert, crittenden, etc).

Not a great track record in the last 5 years or so, but Partner had a great track record (recruiting anyways) at Memphis himself.

Not saying it wouldn't be disappointing to lose Tucker to Ga Tech, but I wouldn't just dismiss them out of hand. Not like we're recruiting against Rutgers and DePaul here.

They're better than DePaul and Rutgers, but...they haven't made the NCAA's since 2010. They've been a complete nonfactor for almost a decade. I expect to beat them on the court and for recruits.