Class of 2022 SG/SF Justin Taylor (VA / IMG) COMMITTED/SIGNED TO SYRACUSE

[OmahaCuse]

I don’t know he looks like a Buddy, Trevor and Andy mix. I hate when people compare players based on their skin color. It’s stupid and lazy. Although to be fair he actually looks like Buddy. Taylor isn’t replacing Buddy, Judah Mintz will be.

Judah Mintz is nothing like BB in looks or play. He handles the ball, penetrates using his speed and athleticism. He is also a in you face defender again nothing like BB. Taylor plays more like BB a as he comes off screens, stops in lane for fadeaways, same size. He appears more athletic than BB maybe more like Hughes, IMO

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[Sbucketball]

It seems like all of the freshman and Benny have a great bond. That might mean they are more willing to stick together and not transfer at a high rate. This could be the start of something beautiful.

 

[Cuse4455]

Buddy Boehiem

 

[Goin' Deep]

Buddy Boehiem

WHAAAAAAAAT!!!???
He's 2 X faster than Buddy pulling that sledd

 

[Zelda Zonk]

Gus Johnson didn’t exclaim, ”My name’s Al Harrington—I move sleds!”

 

[OrangeDW]

Buddy Boehiem

He’s probably well ahead of Buddy at the same stage in many areas….question I have is how pure is his stroke?

That got Buddy on the court right away (as he was one of our only guys who could shoot), and made him a 4 year contributor.

Hoping Taylor can knock down shots and be a solid contributor from day 1. We need him.

 

[ORANGE OATH]

WHAAAAAAAAT!!!???
He's 2 X faster than Buddy pulling that sledd

If Buddy sat on that sled he’d still be two times faster than Buddy.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

‘Physically imposing’ Syracuse basketball recruit Justin Taylor works to make his jump shot more consistent

Taylor is one of six freshman soon to be in Syracuse for summer school sessions.

www.syracuse.com

 

[hoopsupstate]

‘Physically imposing’ Syracuse basketball recruit Justin Taylor works to make his jump shot more consistent

Taylor is one of six freshman soon to be in Syracuse for summer school sessions.

www.syracuse.com

He’s going to be ready to play next season. He and Mintz will be two very talented young players. They will both help our play on both ends of the floor.

 

[cusefan88]

Donna usually writes great profiles of the incoming freshman before they hit campus. It's an annual thing I always enjoy.

 

[Orangezoo]

Not that Bunch couldn't surprise but this kid is coming in with the right attitude, good size, upperclassmen body and all around game playing both ends. A taller Cooney is music to my ears as the things Cooney did that beyond shooting made him a winner.

If he can clean up his jump shot and be effective as a frosh that would be a huge asset. His strength should help him be an adequate rebounder.

 

[jordville]

JT is on the way...

 

[orangejunkie]

Can't wait to hear reports on how these early season workouts go. Some recent buzz on Justin Taylor with his workouts and apparently added strength and size. Unless he gets hit by the freshman jinx, I think his outside shooting will be a strength. Not sure about his rebounding.

 

[Bball44]

Maybe JB's gamble not to pick up a another player from the portal will payoff. Of course he probably doesn't consider it a gamble.

 

[orangefog]

Maybe JB's gamble not to pick up a another player from the portal will payoff. Of course he probably doesn't consider it a gamble.

I think JB knows what he's doing, he's pretty tall.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Nobody can ever doubt JB wanting to win. He must feel pretty confident in these kids if he didn’t feel the need to go to the portal. It will force him to go to his bench which may be a blessing in disguise.

 

[007]

Nobody can ever doubt JB wanting to win. He must feel pretty confident in these kids if he didn’t feel the need to go to the portal. It will force him to go to his bench which may be a blessing in disguise.

It will "force" him to play some freshmen. Not so sure it will force him to go to the bench any more than he has been. I think we are more likely to see a 7.5 rotation similar to the last several years.

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

He reminds me more of Kris Joseph than Buddy.

 

[Niastri]

Donna usually writes great profiles of the incoming freshman before they hit campus. It's an annual thing I always enjoy.

Earning her money with 7 new guys this summer!

 

[two3zone]

Earning her money with 7 new guys this summer!

 

[Dmcnabbrules]

It will "force" him to play some freshmen. Not so sure it will force him to go to the bench any more than he has been. I think we are more likely to see a 7.5 rotation similar to the last several years.

I always feel like one more would make for a better team. 8 man rotation with one guys just on the outside. If an injury happens your season isn’t over v

 

[Niastri]

A roster with 3 centers, 4 forwards and 4 guards allows for the starters and a key reserve at each position in the 8 man rotation AND an extra quality player not expected to play much this year in case of injury.

After that, the extra scholarships can be given to deep bench projects or walkons as rewards. This is how JB usually plays, although more like 7.5 instead of 8 most seasons.

He also sometimes would often rather play somebody out of position than his deep backups lately, but I suspect that was more because the bench recruits were weaker than the previous decade than actual preference.

 

[orangemass]

Nice crocs