There has been some concern by some that

[dasher]

So would you say maybe we aren't looking at 3 transfers (and one painful one) anymore?

Okay, 2 want to go. They might not have a home to go to but they want to leave. A 3rd is possible. That to me is the painful one. I also don't like the replacement if that one does leave but the coaches think more of this player than I do. Of course, they know more than me. By a large amount.

 

[BillSU]

Yeah, the sudden optimism re: Mintz is making me go back to my original thoughts that not having a backup C is bad, but probably the least of our problems. If we bring in Mintz (and still lose Frank as expected), it moves up the list a bit.

Probably not the answer for this upcoming season, but I'm still a little disappointed we didn't pursue Bunch's teammate, Keba Keita, as a C prospect. He's still out there and has gotten weirdly little attention despite being a 4 star prospect (his only two offers per 247 are Washington and Utah Tech).

My choice for a point is in a totally different portal but I can dream.

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6'0"

165 lbs

Guard

HS: Spingarn

Washington, DC

Born: 9/15/1966

Washington, DC

Sherman Douglas was the ultimate floor leader, leading Syracuse to its best three year run in school history. 'The General' was an excellent ball handler, who was a clutch scorer during the crucial moments of the game.ouglas graduated from Springarn High School in Washington D.C., the same school that Dave Bing attended. Douglas was not highly recruited, with Syracuse being the only Division I school to offer him a scholarship.

As a freshman, Douglas saw limited playing time as the dynamic Pearl Washington was running the show. However, the practice time everyday against the Pearl was invaluable in Douglas’ development.

Douglas had big shoes to fill his sophomore season, as the Pearl left early. Suddenly thrust early into the starting role, expectations were not very high. Everyone was wrong, as Douglas proved to be an excellent floor general and a big scorer. He led the Orangemen in scoring, and they won the Big East regular season championship. That was only the beginning, however, as the Orangemen got even hotter. Douglas played phenomenally in the Big East tournament, scoring a tournament record 35 points against Pittsburgh in the semi-finals (since broken), along with 11 assists. Syracuse would lose in the Big East finals to rival Georgetown, but not due to Douglas' efforts (he had another 20 points, 8 assists). Douglas guided the team through the NCAA tournament, and they reached the NCAA Championship game. Only a Keith Smart shot with seconds remaining spoiled the miraculous run.

Douglas showed himself to be able to run the fast break as well as any player in the country. His trademark was the alley-oop pass, lobbing the ball up near the hoop as sky-walker Stevie Thompson or big men Derrick Coleman and Rony Seikaly would slam it home. Douglas would often focus on passing the ball early in the games, and then would revert to becoming a scorer during the crunch moments of the game. He was gifted at helping his teammates get the easy basket, and very good at minimizing turnovers. Full court presses against Syracuse were foolish because Douglas always seemed to break them.

 

[Orangezoo]

Okay, 2 want to go. They might not have a home to go to but they want to leave. A 3rd is possible. That to me is the painful one. I also don't like the replacement if that one does leave but the coaches think more of this player than I do. Of course, they know more than me. By a large amount.

Thanks Dash. You think we know more/hear something public by this week or might be up in the air a while?

Not pressing at all if you can't comment. Totally get it.

 

[Melancer46]

Okay, 2 want to go. They might not have a home to go to but they want to leave. A 3rd is possible. That to me is the painful one. I also don't like the replacement if that one does leave but the coaches think more of this player than I do. Of course, they know more than me. By a large amount.

Appreciate the response as always!

 

[dasher]

Thanks Dash. You think we know more/hear something public by this week or might be up in the air a while?

Not pressing at all if you can't comment. Totally get it.

I don't know the when. I think we have to wait on Cole. I hope everything else is soon. I was told a few weeks back that it would be around the final four and I thought that was a ridiculously long time. That is 3 days from now, so who knows.

 

[Orangezoo]

I don't know the when. I think we have to wait on Cole. I hope everything else is soon. I was told a few weeks back that it would be around the final four and I thought that was a ridiculously long time. That is 3 days from now, so who knows.

As always appreciate it man.

 

[Janner]

I don't know the when. I think we have to wait on Cole. I hope everything else is soon. I was told a few weeks back that it would be around the final four and I thought that was a ridiculously long time. That is 3 days from now, so who knows.

The info is much appreciated, those of us who understand how kids these days operate know that these are very fluid situations and can change on a day to day basis. So thank you very much for keeping us informed.

 

[MDCuse]

Okay, 2 want to go. They might not have a home to go to but they want to leave. A 3rd is possible. That to me is the painful one. I also don't like the replacement if that one does leave but the coaches think more of this player than I do. Of course, they know more than me. By a large amount.

Thanks, Dash! This makes the situation very clear (I'm not being sarcastic haha)

 

[orangepassion]

I don't know the when. I think we have to wait on Cole. I hope everything else is soon. I was told a few weeks back that it would be around the final four and I thought that was a ridiculously long time. That is 3 days from now, so who knows.

The question is how long does the staff wait on Cole w/o looking for a replacement in case he leaves?

 

[dasher]

The question is how long does the staff wait on Cole w/o looking for a replacement in case he leaves?

good question.

 

[Loki]

we can't recruit the portal because we don't have room. Let me assure, there will be room. Plenty of room.

Back to no room?

 

[dasher]

Back to no room?

Who said that?

 

[Loki]

Okay, 2 want to go. They might not have a home to go to but they want to leave. A 3rd is possible. That to me is the painful one. I also don't like the replacement if that one does leave but the coaches think more of this player than I do. Of course, they know more than me. By a large amount.

Though you did.

 

[pearl31]

Perhaps Cole waiting to see whether or not we land Mintz?

 

[Newhouser]

The question is how long does the staff wait on Cole w/o looking for a replacement in case he leaves?

I think that is an interesting question - what is Cole waiting on? I guess he knows we will take him back so there isn't any real rush.

 

[UpstateSM]

Cole waiting to see whether his girlfriend wants to spend the next 12 months in Syracuse or Istanbul?

 

[hoopsupstate]

Perhaps Cole waiting to see whether or not we land Mintz?

Didn’t Mintz get another Crystal Ball to DePaul last night?

 

[Loki]

Perhaps Cole waiting to see whether or not we land Mintz?

If no one leaves can't have both and if Frank leaves a back up center becomes a priority.

 

[JRHEETER]

I think that is an interesting question - what is Cole waiting on? I guess he knows we will take him back so there isn't any real rush.

I’m pretty sure Cole is waiting on the Mintz decision and if Chaz or JBA leave

If one of them officially portals I then think you see Cole return.

 

[dasher]

Perhaps Cole waiting to see whether or not we land Mintz?

I don't believe it has anything to do with Mintz

 

[dasher]

I’m pretty sure Cole is waiting on the Mintz decision and if Chaz or JBA leave

If one of them officially portals I then think you see Cole return.

I disagree with this take. Cole is waiting to see what is best for Cole.

 

[dasher]

Though you did.

I did not. I said that there will be room. Give it time.

 

[miamicuse]

The question is how long does the staff wait on Cole w/o looking for a replacement in case he leaves?

In my opinion the staff should be pounding the portal now for possible fit, but before formally offering someone else give Cole a first right to refusal.

 

[dasher]

In my opinion the staff should be pounding the portal now for possible fit, but before formally offering someone else give Cole a first right to refusal.

I think you are right. We can't be without a chair when the music stops. We have done that far too much over the last decade.

 

[TheCusian]

Losing Frank would not be good.

I'm not sold. He looks better than a #2 center and not quite a #1... Not a huge loss for next season. I'd rather have him than not, but it's not the same category as Jesse.