William Kyle appears to be on the shorter side

[JOC44]

He also appears to be on the jumpier side.

 

[sufan59]

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

 

[CuseFan]

His defense is terrific too. He backs up other players, switches off even onto guards, boxes out, and fights for rebounds. What's not to love? He is a difference maker this year!

 

[Yeti]

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

Speak for yourself…

 

[Niastri]

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.

 

[McCuse]

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.

William Kyle is a freak athlete. So refreshing to see great defense and athleticism at the center position again. Souare is a good defender as well. He spells Kyle well when he's in there.

 

[hoopsupstate]

It’s a shame he’s too short to play center.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

It’s a shame he’s too short to play center.

He's basically Mackie McPherson out there.

 

[baggerbob]

William Kyle is a freak athlete. So refreshing to see great defense and athleticism at the center position again. Souare is a good defender as well. He spells Kyle well when he's in there.

Hopefully some of his toughness will rub off on Donnie. If Donnie plays more physically the sky is the limit, and this could be a team no one wants to play in March and April.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

William Kyle is undersized. But he does the little things.

As an undersized center, William Kyle III knows his role is to do the little things. It was ever-so apparent in Syracuse’s win over Drexel.

dailyorange.com

 

[tptcuse]

He's on to us. 45 seconds in.

 

[McCuse]

He's on to us. 45 seconds in.

7' 2" wingspan, 45" vertical. Freak athlete playing with a chip on his shoulder! We're very lucky to have him.

 

[McCuse]

Hopefully some of his toughness will rub off on Donnie. If Donnie plays more physically the sky is the limit, and this could be a team no one wants to play in March and April.

It already is a bit. This team is very encouraging for SU basketball fans who've been down hearted for quite awhile. Lets hope we can keep this train rolling so that we are playing in March and April.

 

[hoopsupstate]

7' 2" wingspan, 45" vertical. Freak athlete playing with a chip on his shoulder! We're very lucky to have him.

How can anyone not like this kid? He just gets it. He’s got a shot in the NBA because he’s a big who can play defense and not have plays run for him. That’s a luxury.

 

[OttoinGrotto]

How can anyone not like this kid? He just gets it. He’s got a shot in the NBA because he’s a big who can play defense and not have plays run for him. That’s a luxury.

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

 

[shu 49]

7' 2" wingspan, 45" vertical. Freak athlete playing with a chip on his shoulder! We're very lucky to have him.

I really like the kid. His effort and want to is awesome for this team

 

[Hoopsfan830]

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

I think there’s a possibility looking at the raw untapped talent. I like him as a Pascal Siakim type as a good comp. You look at Siakim early in his career and at NMSU versus the guy he is now and it’s like night and day.

I don’t think Kyle will develop that type of range in his game, but with some persistent tutelage, I think he can expand his offensive game.

Defensively and rim running, you already know what you’re getting. The ability to guard the 1-5 will be attractive for some.

 

[sufan59]

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

Mitchell Robinson is one of them.

 

[RedtheGOB]

He should’ve had more steals yesterday too. Our guys weren’t watching when he knocked the ball loose.

 

[hoopsupstate]

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

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

 

[23Zone]

I want to see how he holds up against the aggressive athletic Houston frontline; that will be the ultimate taste test and prognosticator for the rest of the season

 

[DoctahLexus]

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

23 mins per game on an 11-2 team. Not bad for a "thug"

 

[hoopsupstate]

23 mins per game on an 11-2 team. Not bad for a "thug"

That’s his role. I watched him last year in several games. He consistently takes cheap shots in games. He’s constantly grabbing and fouling. Kyle actually demonstrates skill playing defense.