Class of 2020 SG/SF Nate Kingz (OR) TRANSFERRING TO SYRACUSE (4/2/25)

[cardiac]

I just heard we were in contact.

not happening

 

[IthacaMatt]

No Dasher we need 50% + 3 point shooters. Ugh.

I guess we're going to play JJ at point if we get this guy. This guy is too good not to play, and we have young Mr. Anthony looking for time, too.

 

[hoopsupstate]

RJ Luis from St. John’s going into the portal. Decision was based on Pitino and fan base not supporting him.

 

[IthacaMatt]

RJ Luis from St. John’s going into the portal. Decision was based on Pitino and fan base not supporting him.

Now there's a very good player!
This guy is the kind of guy we need at the 3.

 

[sufan59]

RJ Luis from St. John’s going into the portal. Decision was based on Pitino and fan base not supporting him.

My first thought actually watching that last game was this isn’t going to end well.

 

[cardiac]

We have 4 freshman coming in. Did you forget them?

and we have coach fighting for his job security. Hes not gonna take on devleopment pieces especially when we have money and i dont blame him for that

 

[littlereg]

I just heard we were in contact.

What names have we been involved with at the point besides him and Claude? Am I drawing a blank or has it just been them thus far?

 

[hoopsupstate]

What names have we been involved with at the point besides him and Claude? Am I drawing a blank or has it just been them thus far?

I think we’re contacting Council from the Bonnie’s. We might have contacted the kid from San Diego St. too. He’s actually from New York. Nick Boyd

 

[RyanCuse44]

He reminds me of a little quicker version of CJ Fair. Love the athleticism.

 

[Niastri]

Wow. How did he score only 12 per game? Extremely well rounded offensive player. .655 TS% and 5.2 OBPM. For reference, Syracuse had zero regular players with TOTAL BPM of 5.2, Freeman was our team leader at 4.8 BPM. Kingz totaled 5.6 including his defensive contributions.

My guess is part of his efficiency is his shot selection, he only took 8 shots a game in about 28 minutes. You probably want a guy that shoots this well to shoot more, even if it hurts efficiency.

 

[kcsu]

It’s a long ways from home.

A few miles more than UCLA

 

[RyanCuse44]

He’s mentioned in Mike Waters article today too.

Who could Syracuse target in transfer portal? Here are 8 names to know, with more to come

What types of players will the Syracuse coaches look for in the transfer portal?

www.syracuse.com

That's a paid article.

 

[Cappy3]

We have 4 freshman coming in. Did you forget them?

Not at all. But if we bring in 5-6 srs this year we’ll need to do the same next year. Doubt we can win many playing only 4 guys.

 

[Cappy3]

Would rather Council than Claude.

Give me the guy who put up numbers in the B10 over the A10.

 

[SUFan44]

Give me the guy who put up numbers in the B10 over the A10.

Big numbers for a losing team.

 

[Cappy3]

Big numbers for a losing team.

In a much tougher league. Bonnies get an NCAAT bid that I missed?

 

[Cusefan0307]

In a much tougher league. Bonnies get an NCAAT bid that I missed?

He is JJ 2.0. Someone has to score on a bad team. Council is a legit lead guard. He had 24 against Providence this year.

 

[dasher]

Not at all. But if we bring in 5-6 srs this year we’ll need to do the same next year. Doubt we can win many playing only 4 guys.

That is the game now. Portal older guys every year

 

[dasher]

He is JJ 2.0. Someone has to score on a bad team. Council is a legit lead guard. He had 24 against Providence this year.

Providence wasn't very good this year. I have heard that we are interested in Council. As we are in Claude. I like Claude more. But it is close.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Providence wasn't very good this year. I have heard that we are interested in Council. As we are in Claude. I like Claude more. But it is close.

Aware. I am very scared of a backcourt with Claude and JJ. A lot of empty counting stats on two bad teams between the two of them mixed with a lot of empty possessions.

Claude had 10 games with at least 5 turnovers and averaged 4.3 in Big 10 play. The defensive metrics are just as poor. I think it’s a mistake if that’s the route we take.

We need to either gain two of defense, ball security, or shooting with the pg. With Claude you get none of the 3. Yes, he’s elite going to the basket just like JJ. The bottom line is I don’t have confidence he or JJ will improve in their last year with our coaching.

 

[Cappy3]

That is the game now. Portal older guys every year

I get that. But wouldn’t it be better to bring in at least a couple guys with more than one year to play?

 

[kcsu]

Aware. I am very scared of a backcourt with Claude and JJ. A lot of empty counting stats on two bad teams between the two of them
mixed with a lot of empty possessions.

Claude had 10 games with at least 5 turnovers and averaged 4.3 in Big 10 play. The defensive metrics are just as poor. I think it’s a mistake if that’s the route we take.

We need to either gain two of defense, ball security, or shooting with the pg. With Claude you get none of the 3. Yes, he’s elite going to the basket just like JJ. The bottom line is I don’t have confidence he or JJ will improve in their last year with our coaching.

I hope we get a 1 that can shoot. At this point we are void of any 3 point threats.

 

[Cappy3]

He is JJ 2.0. Someone has to score on a bad team. Council is a legit lead guard. He had 24 against Providence this year.

Providence? Whoopee. Claude had 31 vs Illinois, 25 and 9 assists vs Iowa, and 19vs Michigan State. Much netter than Providence.

 

[SUFan44]

Providence? Whoopee. Claude had 31 vs Illinois, 25 and 9 assists vs Iowa, and 19vs Michigan State. Much netter than Providence.

I still think there’s a ton of redundancy with Starling.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Providence? Whoopee. Claude had 31 vs Illinois, 25 and 9 assists vs Iowa, and 19vs Michigan State. Much netter than Providence.

JJ put up numbers too against teams like Texas Tech, UNC, and Clemson. Do you think he had a great season offensively? I certainly don’t.

Council plays defense and had over half as many turnovers. With Claude we are just going to watch he and JJ take turns playing one on one. I’m sure people will be excited if we sign him, but I think it will be an overrated signing much like fans are underrating the Kyle commitment.