William Kyle appears to be on the shorter side

[Cusefan0307]

He has a 59.5 defensive rating through 3 games.

 

[Cheriehoop]

He reads our board. Dear god!!

To those who think the recruits, players or their families don’t read these boards.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

He has a 59.5 defensive rating through 3 games.

I don't know what that means.

 

[Cheriehoop]

I don't know what that means.

From google AI -
“A player with a defensive rating of
59.5 in college basketball is an exceptionally elite and historically great defender. Defensive rating is an estimate of the points a player allows per 100 defensive possessions, so a lower number indicates superior defensive performance. “

 

[General20]

Kyle continues to have a spectacular start to the season.

Drexel had two guys listed at 7' or taller, De Laporterie and Akuta. They combined for 7 points and 7 boards. Kyle went for 10 and 8 with 3 blocks and 3 steals. Statistically, Kyle did well, but the statistics didn't really capture his effect on the game.

Kyle is a really good player, on both ends of the court.

Delaware had a 6'11 center too. We've actually played teams with size this year. Not good players with size, but honestly there aren't many of those around.

Kyle is quick, he is long, he can jump, all of that helps him leave his man and get into passing lanes while never being too far away to recover. This, I think, has been this biggest difference maker between this year's D and last year's.

But also his smarts.

I feel like it hasn't been mentioned nearly enough, maybe not at all. Kyle is always in the right spots, and he doesnt get there by sumo wrestling his way into position the way Fab Melo or Arinze Onuaku did. He does it by being quick and anticipating. Its honestly amazing that he can get as many steals and weakside blocks as he does while also always being in good rebounding position. The guy deserves a lot of credit as a smart basketball player.

 

[JeffCuse]

 

[bballbeadle]

To those who think the recruits, players or their families don’t read these boards.

 

[Melancer46]

Oooooooohhhh I don't know, man, the NBA doesn't have a lot of room for bigs that are zero perimeter threat these days.

Particularly if you're undersized for a center. It's not impossible but he will definitely need to defy the odds. Having an incredible start to the season though.

 

[JeffCuse]

If you are a recruit or family who reads this board, please read all boards. All fan bases have fans who are critical and are harsh, but Syracuse fans are teddy bears compared to most other Power 4 fan bases. Seriously.

 

[orangefog]

If you are a recruit or family who reads this board, please read all boards. All fan bases have fans who are critical and are harsh, but Syracuse fans are teddy bears compared to most other Power 4 fan bases. Seriously.

And a lot of our fans are clueless, particularly when evaluating players.

 

[Brooky03]

He's on to us. 45 seconds in.

Can we take a second to acknowledge how bad some of those questions were?

I assume/hope it’s a student asking him the questions, but dang. “When did you realize the arms you had your whole life are long and that’s good for basketball?”

 

[EnviroSciGuy]

He's basically Mackie McPherson out there.

 

[atlanticuse]

And a lot of our fans are clueless, particularly when evaluating players.

I resemble that remark.

 

[Orangezoo]

We’ve switched constantly over 3 games and faced teams with taller guys and even on the switches there has been little to no noticeable size advantages on the switches.

The length and physicality of this team shows up even if there is room to get more physical and tougher.

 

[STEVEHOLT]

You also don’t block shots and rebound with your head

Now hold on just a minute………I think you may have stumbled upon a market inefficiency here. Let’s develop and/or recruit the first head rebounder

 

[STEVEHOLT]

He’s better than Stewart who made the league. Stewart has just become a thug in the league.

Stewart can play. That entire Detroit front line can play.

 

[Sbucketball]

If you are a recruit or family who reads this board, please read all boards. All fan bases have fans who are critical and are harsh, but Syracuse fans are teddy bears compared to most other Power 4 fan bases. Seriously.

We should pin a link to the Kentucky board for comparison's sake.

 

[FrancoPizza]

I don't know what that means.

hopefully it's not a PFF grade

 

[phillydad]

At first glance on Saturday he did appear a bit shorter than I expected but as someone who saw Bill Russell live and up close many times I am ok with that.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

reminds me a bit of Rodman (although I think Rodman kind of shorted himself on offense in the NBA, and was one of the smartest players I have seen play). Wonder if he could have a similar impact at the next level

 

[NineOneSeven]

You mean… arguably the greatest rebounder of all time?

Interesting.

 

[Capt. Tuttle]

You mean… arguably the greatest rebounder of all time?

Interesting.

So many people go from 1 mph to 2,000 mph without ever understanding context. Rodman wasn’t that guy coming out of college. He was just a crazy athlete with limited offensive skills. He found a place doing the dirty work. He then evolved. Kyle might find a place at the end of the bench, in the right circumstance.

 

[721Comstock]

So many people go from 1 mph to 2,000 mph without ever understanding context. Rodman wasn’t that guy coming out of college. He was just a crazy athlete with limited offensive skills. He found a place doing the dirty work. He then evolved. Kyle might find a place at the end of the bench, in the right circumstance.

Pot, meet kettle.

How about Charles Oakley then?

Or Kenneth Farried?

Or the Birdman?

There are plenty of gritty, D & board guys you coulda referenced.

Instead you went with THE gritty D and board guy with multiple rings as your comp.

 

[Surfan06001]

Is anyone else getting Steve Nash vibes from Luke Fennell?

 

[23Zone]

Is anyone else getting Steve Nash vibes from Luke Fennell?

Not yet lol