Symir Torrence Transferring from Marquette to Syracuse

[Trueblue25]

Gbinije wasn’t turning heads at Duke.

it’s ridiculous to have G and Elijah comparisons for the sake of powdering up this acquisition, but it is fair added perspective considering this kid did reclassify.

Who knows what hes capable of. Im confident though that hes better than what his Marquette stats say though.

 

[Cuse1055]

Damn some of you need to chill with the vitriol and commentary.

We should welcome him to the program and wish him well.

This times 10. Seriously truly sad some people come on every thread spewing nothing but negativity.

 

[mikemorg]

I have never seen Symir play at any level, but the descriptions posted here from various recruiting sites - he sounds like a clone of Brandon Triche. Physical combo guard with a PG mentality who is a good but not great shooter. Strength, length and athleticism for the top of the zone. Similar rankings coming out of HS.

Doesn't have the star potential of Kadary to be sure, but sounds like he should be talented enough to push Joe for time. If JB allows it.

 

[MikeSU02]

The kid knows his role on the team. That's a good first step.

Let's see if we can have him raise his ceiling here at Cuse. Good luck, Symir.

 

[Jeremy L.]

Another thing - JG3, Buddy, and Symir already have a strong chemistry. Great teams have great chemistry, so nothing to be looking for there.

 

[Alsacs]

This kid is a top 100 recruit so we can hope for the best.

We needed PG depth.

 

[CA Monk]

Good start on the portal. Local, potential, me gonna be happy.

 

[UnknownOrange]

The Elijah comment was taking very literally I see. My point is, people can improve with a change of scenery.

 

[jdubs30]

Another thing - JG3, Buddy, and Symir already have a strong chemistry. Great teams have great chemistry, so nothing to be looking for there.

Jimmy has great chemistry too!

 

[MGP]

36/33/11 would be my prediction. It really has nothing to do with Symir, but JB obviously will do whatever it takes to make Joe successful.

We get it, you hate Joe - give it a rest...

 

[CousCuse]

Jimmy has great chemistry too!

You mean James Boeheim?

 

[Cusefan0307]

I have never seen Symir play at any level, but the descriptions posted here from various recruiting sites - he sounds like a clone of Brandon Triche. Physical combo guard with a PG mentality who is a good but not great shooter. Strength, length and athleticism for the top of the zone. Similar rankings coming out of HS.

Doesn't have the star potential of Kadary to be sure, but sounds like he should be talented enough to push Joe for time. If JB allows it.

Brandon Triche would be our best player next year if he was on this team. Symir is not that. Not even close.

 

[Consigliere]

I don’t think his Marquette stats reflect his potential. But that’ll be the narrative he’ll face heading into practice. Think CNY kids do well with a chip on their shoulder though.

Wel he was higher rated coming out of high school than Kadary, so there's that. Not saying he has anywhere near the potential Richmond showed this year, but he's a viable piece. And he wants to be here.

 

[elimunelson]

When do we think Jimmy Boeheim announcement happens? That has to be the next shoe to drop or you think Jim will wait to see how the transfers shake out?

 

[Grbac]

Anyone judging Symir harshly is only doing so based upon some very limited stats. Nothing else.
There is a reason Shaka Smart reached out to him and wanted him to stay.
Go watch some video of him playing. You may change your mind. He looks the part. Good handle, can drive, really good court awareness looking for the extra pass.
This is a kid who will accept his role, be a team player, and do everything he is asked of. The type of player any good team needs.
May not ever be a star but will do anything to help the team win ballgames.

 

[50YRsofCuse]

Counter point: He wants to be at Syracuse.

Fantastic. And I want to be a New York Yankee. So what.

He achieved one of his dreams to go to play at Syracuse. I guess you did not achieve yours to play for the NY Yankees. Bummer, but that is the difference.

 

[two3zone]

We get it, you hate Joe - give it a rest...

And you lack common sense.

 

[AZOrange]

Gbinije wasn’t turning heads at Duke.

it’s ridiculous to have G and Elijah comparisons for the sake of powdering up this acquisition, but it is fair added perspective considering this kid did reclassify.

Who knows what hes capable of. Im confident though that hes better than what his Marquette stats say though.

What makes this a false equivalent is that neither of those guys was brought in to replace a really good player that transferred out due to not being on the same page as the head coach.

my issue is that JB should have moved heaven and earth to keep Kadary here. It wouldn’t have taken much...

 

[SUFaninNJ]

This thread is dark

The only person some of these posters would be happy bringing in to replace Kadary would be Kadary, or as I saw someone post yesterday, Magic Johnson in his prime.
Welcome Symir.

 

[djcon57]

My initial posts were unfair to Symir.
i hope he kills it here and he’s a great cog to a team.

I guess my posts were just reacting to a confirmation, despite what others have posted here, that next year will be Joe for 30+ mins a game. I truly believe this move solidified it. I don’t expect them to bring in any other guard to challenge for playing time.

Maybe I’m wrong.

regardless, was and is unfair to Symir. congrats on coming back home

 

[CUSEMODE]

Another Howard Washington

 

[two3zone]

I have never seen Symir play at any level, but the descriptions posted here from various recruiting sites - he sounds like a clone of Brandon Triche. Physical combo guard with a PG mentality who is a good but not great shooter. Strength, length and athleticism for the top of the zone. Similar rankings coming out of HS.

Doesn't have the star potential of Kadary to be sure, but sounds like he should be talented enough to push Joe for time. If JB allows it.

At this point is Brandon’s career he started for two years, including on a team that should’ve won a championship and was in the top 10 most of the year. Relax.

 

[Cusefan0307]

The only person some of these posters would be happy bringing in to replace Kadary would be Kadary, or as I saw someone post yesterday, Magic Johnson in his prime.
Welcome Symir.

The kid from Auburn is who we need.

Its not just the board either. 75-80 percent of the fan base is fed up with JB based on facebook/Twitter and my alumni contacts.

 

[MikeSU02]

And you lack common sense.

Join the haterz club (tm).

Fan your whole life? Given time, money, emotion, all of it to the program? Doesn't matter.

You are a hater. Learn to love Glens Falls, Dennys, JB's wit, plus/minus... all unconditionally. On an internet fan message board.

/s

 

[orangefog]

I love this. A kid that wants to be here. Former top 100 recruit. Solid build. Good defender. I look at it this way. In a roster of 13 players, we need 5 guards, 5 forwards and 3 centers. Currently we have 4 guards (Buddy, Joe, Symir and Chaz). So, we can pick up one more guard, and we really need to. Hopefully he is an impact transfer or a freshman becomes available like Kadary did. We have a more glaring need at forward and center. Hopefully we get some good news on those two fronts soon.