So Who Is The First Portaler?

[OrangeXtreme]

It didn’t just start. He stopped going to class weeks ago..

Sure would have been nice if this info wasn't withheld from the board so everyone could be on the same page.

Next thing we'll find out that Judah is secretly using his roommate's body wash.

 

[721Comstock]

Sure would have been nice if this info wasn't withheld from the board so everyone could be on the same page.

Next thing we'll find out that Judah is secretly using his roommate's body wash.

Next we’ll hear that somebody stole somebody else’s flatscreen and PS5.

Or they’re banging a teammates gf.

 

[miamicuse]

What do you think this is ... ebay?

Pretty much so. The stats for the players in the portal should be something like this:

name
previous school/team
class
height
position
weight
games played
3FG
FT
PTS
PPG
AST
APG
TO
ratio
offensive rebound
defensive rebound
rebound
RPG
...
...
NIL $ asked
NIL $ per game asked
Is there room to negotiate?
willing to accept deal sweeteners?*
willing to sand the floor / paint the fence / wax on wax off during practices?

* deal sweeteners are illegal benefits not part of the NIL package but are given to motivate a player they include a loaner vehicle, free unlimited strip club champagne room lap dances with buffet, weekly Uber sex etc...

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Next well hear that somebody stole somebody else’s flatscreen and PS5.

Or they’re banging a teammates gf.

Or someone's toenail clippings are ending up under someone else's bed.

The horror.

 

[Day2]

Attitude and willing to sacrifice for the needs of the team. He is a foxhole guy and those have a role on winning teams. He also has the potential to get his shot back.

I see. And who are the other winners on the team?

 

[miamicuse]

not going to class = not getting the grades = not staying eligible as a student = not qualified for portal?

 

[Marsh01]

not going to class = not getting the grades = not staying eligible as a student = not qualified for portal?

not our problem

 

[Red2003]

not going to class = not getting the grades = not staying eligible as a student = not qualified for portal?

And 100 games vacated as in the Fab Melo days. UNC tho changed all that with their fake class approach

 

[LetMeIn]

Attitude and willing to sacrifice for the needs of the team. He is a foxhole guy and those have a role on winning teams. He also has the potential to get his shot back.

I am not sure I'd want to be stuck in a foxhole with a guy who can't shoot.

 

[kcsu]

Red will figure it out
Looks like Brown, Chance, JJ, McCleod Patterson are back. Moore, Freeman Frosh.
Q, Taylor, Himma gone.
Judah, Bell ?

 

[dasher]

based on what I heard I dont want him back...time to move on

If people knew. If you want to change the culture...you can start with this guy. And his pal too of course.

 

[sufan59]

One thing that I pondered this morning was how much our NIL must’ve learned in the last 4 months with Fran brown and the dozens of portal players they went after and recruited for football.

That NIL experience and recency should be a huge boost to the hoops portal as well. Realistically Autry and staff will have 10 players tops they’re after and negotiating with. That should be like clockwork now. No more muddling through the process.

At least I hope anyway. What do people think?

The biggest thing I took away from that Fran interview with Rece and Pete was that it appears the main characteristic he is looking for in a recruit is that he sees Syracuse as a final destination in their football career. Even if you come in as a highly rated prospect, the NFL is no guarantee. If it was, you would already be in the NFL and not need Syracuse. Of course he wants to send as many of his players to the NFL. I just think he when he mentions things like not looking ahead of the schedule, etc. He wants the guys locked in on the present moment and not worrying about where you want to be, but focused on where you currently are. Much easier said than done because it’s hard to be selfless 100% of the time, but that message hopefully spreads to the rest of the athletic department. Hype isn’t reality, buzz is a result of reality.

 

[Cuse181]

It didn’t just start. He stopped going to class weeks ago..

You still need to academically qualify and your GPA follows you when you transfer. Unfortunately, you can’t cure stupid

 

[orangefog]

Red will figure it out
Looks like Brown, Chance, JJ, McCleod Patterson are back. Moore, Freeman Frosh.
Q, Taylor, Himma gone.
Judah, Bell ?

Wow, that’s up to 6 spots open. That is a great opportunity to change the culture. I hope our coaches are willing to put in the work to find the right guys to turn this around.

 

[pearl31]

his pal

??

 

[rrlbees]

It didn’t just start. He stopped going to class weeks ago..

I don’t get that. If he’s going into the portal he wouldn’t be eligible for fall semester. You have to have earned 6 credits in your major the previous semester. Unless summer classes come into play somehow which I’m too lazy to research.

 

[Cuse181]

If people knew. If you want to change the culture...you can start with this guy. And his pal too of course.

Clearly people do know, why would anyone tell the rest of us though?

 

[dasher]

??

JM

 

[5OutFred]

If people knew. If you want to change the culture...you can start with this guy. And his pal too of course.

This is where the portal can be a godsend to a program; remove the distractions, bring in veterans, turn the culture around in a few weeks/months.

Easier said than done, especially removing current 'faces' of the program like JM, but confident Red will do what needs to be done here for long term success.

 

[Scott11]

One thing that I pondered this morning was how much our NIL must’ve learned in the last 4 months with Fran brown and the dozens of portal players they went after and recruited for football.

That NIL experience and recency should be a huge boost to the hoops portal as well. Realistically Autry and staff will have 10 players tops they’re after and negotiating with. That should be like clockwork now. No more muddling through the process.

At least I hope anyway. What do people think?

Our Nil situation is a lot better than people realize.

 

[AZOrange]

??

Scoops uncle

 

[pearl31]

Would it be accurate to say:
If he's healthy, Westry has been guaranteed a starting spot
?

 

[grepal]

I am not sure I'd want to be stuck in a foxhole with a guy who can't shoot.

I don't know how to do a laugh emoji but you earned one. That was very good!

 

[benjams77]

If people knew. If you want to change the culture...you can start with this guy. And his pal too of course.

I feel its easy to see the guys who are not bought in.. I know its sometimes tough to see past skill and athleticism but we have guys you dont win with. Need to have a play 4 each other team mentality. You can feel that Judah and Bell lack that.. Q leans that way to me too but I also wonder if he needs. strong player voice just shutting him up... Too many of these guys equals an issue.

JJ, Brown, Taylor, never come across that way to me.. They play ball and seem to be for each other. I cant get a vibe on Cuffe.

Also you especially don't want to bring in a gamechanger freshman next year and have culture issues influencing hm or Moore.

I know its a business but coaches say 'Id rather lose with guys that buy in and play for each other" than deal with bad culture players!

 

[orangefog]

Would it be accurate to say:
If he's healthy, Westry has been guaranteed a starting spot
?

I hope not. I hope Red tells the guys that are coming back that we believe in you, but our job is to bring in the best talent we can find. Your job is to get in the gym and make sure you’re better than they are. Every spot is open.