The Buddy Boeheim Appreciation Thread

[br801]

I would respect you then and just let it go.

If somebody wants to troll me and they are younger i’ll give it back.
When it’s someone my parents age I let it go.

Hence I asked my question. I really don’t know whom I dealing with in Cous hence I asked him.

My two cents:
There are good and bad posts here from people of all ages. Respond as you see fit on merit. Don't tailor your response based on someone's age. Presumably everyone here is a big boy or big girl and can take it.

 

[PauliePeppas]

Two more years to go also...if theres a legit low post threat next year and the year after his numbers will be ridiculous

 

[orange79]

My two cents:
There are good and bad posts here from people of all ages. Respond as you see fit on merit. Don't tailor your response based on someone's age. Presumably everyone here is a big boy or big girl and can take it.

Adults are talking here.

Go play.

 

[Jasoncuse]

I’ve been critical of Buddy, mostly due to the combo of him and JG. But he’s been dynamite and our best player by far. His warts are still obvious and can be detrimental but he’s been doing so much offensively and just enough on D. With JG’s minutes scaled back a bit and some improved play defensively at F with more Braswell and Marek out there, his defensive concerns haven’t been quite as apparent.

Without his recent play, I think we probably are struggling for the NIT.

 

[tbonezone]

just wish we could have found him more floor time.

 

[NineOneSeven]

He has been fantastic. Need it to continue too. It’s a lot to ask though.

 

[Cuse#1]

He played unreal and has been for a couple weeks now, like lights out defender in his face, doesnt matter. This is the shooter i kept hearing about.
He has carried this team and obviously has worked extremely hard to expand his game and has done that beautifully, so boehiem definitely has a great work ethic!
Who knows what the future holds for this kid but hypothecially down thew road who knows lol maybe he will carry on the boehiem legend at Syracuse University someday!!

 

[AlaskaSU]

I’ve never been more wrong about a guy’s outlook in a single season than I was about Buddy this year. His growth as a player in-season this year has been nothing short of remarkable.

Thank god for Buddy. He became a MAN tonight.

He had Covid. Is it growth or recovery?

 

[br801]

He had Covid. Is it growth or recovery?

That post was made two years ago.

 

[GoSU96]

just wish we could have found him more floor time.

take the L clown

 

[dasher]

take the L clown

hey, it's been a tough last 8 games for him. Show some compassion.

 

[GoSU96]

hey, it's been a tough last 8 games for him. Show some compassion.

Not just him

 

[tbonezone]

Career Stats​

Per Game	Team	G	GS	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TOPG	PFPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
18-19	Syr	32	5	17.1	6.8	1.6	1.0	0.6	0.1	0.8	1.2	.381	.353	.788
19-20	Syr	32	32	35.6	15.3	1.9	2.2	1.1	0.2	1.5	1.7	.408	.370	.714
20-21	Syr	22	22	36.3	17.1	2.4	2.8	1.3	0.0	1.5	1.6	.425	.373	.878
career		86	59	28.9	12.6	1.9	1.9	1.0	0.1	1.2	1.5	.408	.367	.785

 

[DBCooper]

Career Stats​

Per Game	Team	G	GS	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TOPG	PFPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
18-19	Syr	32	5	17.1	6.8	1.6	1.0	0.6	0.1	0.8	1.2	.381	.353	.788
19-20	Syr	32	32	35.6	15.3	1.9	2.2	1.1	0.2	1.5	1.7	.408	.370	.714
20-21	Syr	22	22	36.3	17.1	2.4	2.8	1.3	0.0	1.5	1.6	.425	.373	.878
career		86	59	28.9	12.6	1.9	1.9	1.0	0.1	1.2	1.5	.408	.367	.785

Those are stats. What's your point?

 

[Orangezoo]

Buddy did quite a few things this year as the year had progressed. None more important than getting total buy-in from his teammates. There is no longer any question who the most prolific all around scorer is. And it's the guy who takes very little credit.

His game has grown and there is still room to go. It's a testament to hard work and staying the course. He also is the single guy opponents game plan for and is making it easier on his teammates. I wish Griffin would recognize how much opportunity that gives him but that is a separate matter.

It's the ideal outcome he would be this good because it eliminates so many questions I was part of asking about his minutes. Really look forward to continue to see him thrive.

 

[hoopsupstate]

II was pleased to see him being under control driving and then finding open teammates. In the first game against Virginia he had several turnovers that led to run outs.

 

[rrlbees]

Nothing to do with appreciation but I swear Buddy has gotten taller as the season has gone along. Just seems so tall when he gets in the lane. Wouldn’t be surprised if someone said he has grown an inch since fall practice started.

 

[Cusefan0307]

Nothing to do with appreciation but I swear Buddy has gotten taller as the season has gone along. Just seems so tall when he gets in the lane. Wouldn’t be surprised if someone said he has grown an inch since fall practice started.

Rothstein will find out for us next preseason.

 

[AlpharettaCuse]

Career Stats​

Per Game	Team	G	GS	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TOPG	PFPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
18-19	Syr	32	5	17.1	6.8	1.6	1.0	0.6	0.1	0.8	1.2	.381	.353	.788
19-20	Syr	32	32	35.6	15.3	1.9	2.2	1.1	0.2	1.5	1.7	.408	.370	.714
20-21	Syr	22	22	36.3	17.1	2.4	2.8	1.3	0.0	1.5	1.6	.425	.373	.878
career		86	59	28.9	12.6	1.9	1.9	1.0	0.1	1.2	1.5	.408	.367	.785

You just summarized Buddy’s improvement better than words could. Thanks!

 

[skurey]

Buddy has had hot streaks before but this feels like something has clicked for him and it's going to last.

Now if he could just improve his defense a bit then we've got a stew going.

 

[kcsu]

Adults are talking here.

Go play.

Who are you calling an adult. I come here to act like a petulant child

 

[dasher]

You just summarized Buddy’s improvement better than words could. Thanks!

Career Stats​

Per Game	Team	G	GS	MPG	PPG	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	TOPG	PFPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
18-19	Syr	32	5	17.1	6.8	1.6	1.0	0.6	0.1	0.8	1.2	.381	.353	.788
19-20	Syr	32	32	35.6	15.3	1.9	2.2	1.1	0.2	1.5	1.7	.408	.370	.714
20-21	Syr	22	22	36.3	17.1	2.4	2.8	1.3	0.0	1.5	1.6	.425	.373	.878
career		86	59	28.9	12.6	1.9	1.9	1.0	0.1	1.2	1.5	.408	.367	.785

you poor thing.

 

[Shrmdougluvr]

I like that he smiles a lot. Seems like a nice kid.

 

[bballbeadle]

I like that he smiles a lot. Seems like a nice kid.

In that respect, he is very much like Carmelo.

 

[llandz]

Buddy First Team...