William Kyle Appreciation Thread

[Cuse_NYC]

You may very well be right about Kyle, but I think a lot of longtime posters remember how massively wrong you were about Benny Williams being underused and not treated fairly for 2 seasons. So you may want to let this play out a little bit.

Early on he was underused. We never saw what Benny could have been. Not saying he would have been great. But he didn’t get a fair shake. Starting Jimmy over him was criminal.

 

[Cuse_NYC]

You may very well be right about Kyle, but I think a lot of longtime posters remember how massively wrong you were about Benny Williams being underused and not treated fairly for 2 seasons. So you may want to let this play out a little bit.

And when everyone said Jesse Edwards shouldn’t play?

 

[GHLF]

This is against Buffalo lol and I know what I saw.

This is troll inspired adolescent thread, self description?

 

[JDubbin]

Early on he was underused. We never saw what Benny could have been. Not saying he would have been great. But he didn’t get a fair shake. Starting Jimmy over him was criminal.

“Benny Williams was underused” is something I never thought I’d read in my lifetime on Syracusefan.com… haha an absolutely diabolical hill to die on

 

[Orangezoo]

Early on he was underused. We never saw what Benny could have been. Not saying he would have been great. But he didn’t get a fair shake. Starting Jimmy over him was criminal.

lol I mean you can’t be serious…

 

[Dcuse]

Early on he was underused. We never saw what Benny could have been. Not saying he would have been great. But he didn’t get a fair shake. Starting Jimmy over him was criminal.

Jimmy was twice the player Benny was. You will get zero interviews as a basketball scout.

 

[RF2044]

Kyle pretty much played how I expected. Excellent rebounder. Limited offensive skills, but a threat on lobs / fast breaks to pound it. Unlimited stamina, so he can run all day and beat guys down the floor late in games when other bigs are tired.

He's got some intriguing tools and some limitations. And yes, he's probably a hair shorter than 6-9 -- can't be debated -- but so what?

 

[OrangeinBoston]

Charles Barkley is 6' 6." Just sayin.'

 

[Niastri]

He was 1 Reb away from a double double in 27 mins.

We outboarded them by 15. That Batchelor kid who was a 3 star guy that started his career at Maryland and is now a senior pulled in 10 rebounds somehow I think from the 3. Rest of their bigs were pretty useless all game until that McKenna guy scored 18 off the bench.

I would also point out McKenna scored 12 of his points from outside the three point line. I think that might have been a scouting issue. Kyle definitely could have challenged those threes better, but may not have been told to watch out for him. In the regular season, there will be far fewer unknown players on opposing teams.

I was really impressed with almost everything from Kyle. Except his horrific free throw shooting form.

 

[RedtheGOB]

I would also point out McKenna scored 12 of his points from outside the three point line. I think that might have been a scouting issue. Kyle definitely could have challenged those threes better, but may not have been told to watch out for him. In the regular season, there will be far fewer unknown players on opposing teams.

I was really impressed with almost everything from Kyle. Except his horrific free throw shooting form.

Yea that dude was 4 from 5 shooting outside at one point. Had to look him up again. 1st D1 game ever, 7th year of College hoops ha.

Reminded me of White Men Can't Jump when Woody Harrelson comes in. I'm not sure the Buffalo coach even knew who he was cuz he wasn't starting.

 

[Orangezoo]

Yea that dude was 4 from 5 shooting outside at one point. Had to look him up again. 1st D1 game ever, 7th year of College hoops ha.

Reminded me of White Men Can't Jump when Woody Harrelson comes in. I'm not sure the Buffalo coach even knew who he was cuz he wasn't starting.

Second team NAIA all American fwiw. Considering Kingz is a former NAIA kid- clearly there is some talent hidden there.

 

[Niastri]

I kind of like the fun titles... After he gets four blocks and seven dunks in an early season game, we can change the title to "William Kyle: He's Tall Enough"

I think it's time, after his first two dominant performances, even against low level teams.

 

[Surfan06001]

WE HAD a 7’4’’ center on the roster for two years. I’ll roll the dice on a shorter guy who’s a plus defender with crazy athleticism.

 

[pearl31]

I, for one, am quite pleased to have William Kyle III on this basketball team.
My good friends, we have rim protection.

 

[GoSU96]

Diawara towers over him. As does Souare and even Sadiq may be a bit taller than him. Hopefully he can hold his own if he starts at center. He’s likely our best shot blocker, and lord knows we need that…

He plays very small

 

[Surfan06001]

I, for one, am quite pleased to have William Kyle III on this basketball team.
My good friends, we have rim protection.

NO I HATE THAT SO MUCH

 

[baggerbob]

He plays very small

He also has quick hands to bat balls away.

 

[hoopsupstate]

I want more small centers like Kyle. He’s an absolute beast out there.

 

[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.