SG Tyus Battle (Syracuse Commit)

[husky99]

BREAKING NEWS: Husky99 reports "Things Change."

Might be his most accurate /concise report ever! Wait, should this be taken with a grain of salt?

That said, my opinion remains. If K really wants him. He gets him. Something spurred his change of heart. Hopefully, it's his desire to play on a modern positionless basketball team!

Probably right but do these Team USA All Americans want to be associated with that mess right now?

Wow did you sneak a beer from the grown-ups table last night. I was simple pointing out that article is a year old. If duke is still calling then he will jump all over it. All I am saying is that I heard duke is not banging on the door for him. The rumor is battle comes with a ton of baggage.

 

[Blue Blood]

Wow did you sneak a beer from the grown-ups table last night. I was simple pointing out that article is a year old. If duke is still calling then he will jump all over it. All I am saying is that I heard duke is not banging on the door for him. The rumor is battle comes with a ton of baggage.

What are you hearing as far as baggage is concerned, eligibility issues or just general troubles

 

[Chief00]

If UConn can get him in for a visit than there is a chance. Maybe KO blows him away. The fact he visited Cuse and hasn't committed says we at least have a punchers chance.

One thing I will say is our visits don't resemble visits of 4-5 months ago. It's a much more fun positive experience.

 

[Fishy]

If UConn can get him in for a visit than there is a chance. Maybe KO blows him away. The fact he visited Cuse and hasn't committed says we at least have a punchers chance.

If they can get him on campus, we definitely have a puncher's chance...but not looking great there.

And we might not be in the market for a scoring guard too much longer....

 

[CTBasketball]

If they can get him on campus, we definitely have a puncher's chance...but not looking great there.

And we might not be in the market for a scoring guard too much longer....

Fishy your discrete posts make life worth living.

 

[DogMania]

Just curious, who would you prefer, Battle or a 2016 reclassified Diallo? Which one is better? Which is a better UConn fit?

Battle sounds like the better deep shooter, while Diallo the better athlete.

Who has the makings of being the better all around player? Things such as BBIQ, defender, rebounder, handle, midrange, scorer off the bounce, etc.

One on hand, you know Battle will arrive next fall, since he's clearly 2016. On the other hand, his family might need to be constantly handled and be a distraction.

As for Diallo, if he stays in 2017, a lot can happen if he verbals between that moment and next fall, which is how long he'd have to wait to sign his 2017 LOI. If he does reclassify, I think I'd prefer him over Battle who seems more shooter than scorer, though that does fill a nice need. It's always nice to have a deadly Shad type scorer that our attack guards can kick it out to.

 

[TIP-IN]

If UConn can get him in for a visit than there is a chance. Maybe KO blows him away. The fact he visited Cuse and hasn't committed says we at least have a punchers chance.

I see Battle at Syracuse or Dook. But what do I know.

 

[JimHurley]

Just curious, who would you prefer, Battle or a 2016 reclassified Diallo? Which one is better? Which is a better UConn fit?

Battle sounds like the better deep shooter, while Diallo the better athlete.

Who has the makings of being the better all around player? Things such as BBIQ, defender, rebounder, handle, midrange, scorer off the bounce, etc.

One on hand, you know Battle will arrive next fall, since he's clearly 2016. On the other hand, his family might need to be constantly handled and be a distraction.

As for Diallo, if he stays in 2017, a lot can happen if he verbals between that moment and next fall, which is how long he'd have to wait to sign his 2017 LOI. If he does reclassify, I think I'd prefer him over Battle who seems more shooter than scorer, though that does fill a nice need. It's always nice to have a deadly Shad type scorer that our attack guards can kick it out to.

Diallo easily. I see Ben Gordon in him.

 

[Matrim55]

Just curious, who would you prefer, Battle or a 2016 reclassified Diallo? Which one is better? Which is a better UConn fit?

Battle is a better player right now, but has the look and feel of a one-and-done thanks to his size, skillset and age.

Diallo is a full year younger, which means he's likely to 1) develop more, and 2) stay longer. I also think his upside is higher, and I'd love to have a star SG in the league - especially one from NYC. That would help immensely down the line.

There's no wrong answer between the two, though. Both are 5-star talents who'd be huge pulls for any program.

 

[CGarr]

There's no wrong answer between the two, though. Both are 5-star talents who'd be huge pulls for any program.

Agreed.

From KO's perspective it would be a huge accomplishment to snag a Team USA kid. He'd be playing on that team right now if it wasn't for an injury.

 

[superjohn]

Just curious, who would you prefer, Battle or a 2016 reclassified Diallo? Which one is better? Which is a better UConn fit?

Battle sounds like the better deep shooter, while Diallo the better athlete.

Who has the makings of being the better all around player? Things such as BBIQ, defender, rebounder, handle, midrange, scorer off the bounce, etc.

One on hand, you know Battle will arrive next fall, since he's clearly 2016. On the other hand, his family might need to be constantly handled and be a distraction.

As for Diallo, if he stays in 2017, a lot can happen if he verbals between that moment and next fall, which is how long he'd have to wait to sign his 2017 LOI. If he does reclassify, I think I'd prefer him over Battle who seems more shooter than scorer, though that does fill a nice need. It's always nice to have a deadly Shad type scorer that our attack guards can kick it out to.

Diallo '16 and I think it happens soon.

 

[HuskiesAllDay]

For what it's worth, just saw on Instagram that Battle's girlfriend is playing hoops for Fairfield starting next year.

lets hope they're madly in love and can't stand to be more than 3 hours apart .

 

[pj]

I'd prefer Diallo as well, and I'm sure KO would as well. If Battle's interest helps secure an early commitment from Diallo, then so much the better.

 

[B1GEast]

Battle seems to be one and done. Diallo is a better long term fit, whenever you see a kid commit, then decommit a month later it's a red flag, I've read that he's a fuse silent verbal, dook has not been actively pursuing him, I think that's where he wants to go.

Whatever the situation, I think KO is not playing games with his camp, if he wants to go to Uconn there will be a spot, if not we have other options, Battle seems to not have his priorities straight.

 

[Gringo]

Battle seems to be one and done. Diallo is a better long term fit, whenever you see a kid commit, then decommit a month later it's a red flag, I've read that he's a fuse silent verbal, dook has not been actively pursuing him, I think that's where he wants to go.

Whatever the situation, I think KO is not playing games with his camp, if he wants to go to Uconn there will be a spot, if not we have other options, Battle seems to not have his priorities straight.

Was there a red flag with Boat? Just because a kid decommits that doesn't necessarily mean it's a red flag. He's probably a long shot to come here, but I'd take him in a heartbeat.

 

[azescobar]

Diallo is now ranked number 13 in the class of 17. Wherever he goes, he may end up being a one and done, although I also prefer him in 16. I like the mix w/him and Mamadou.

 

[CallMeBruce]

I don't think Diallo is a one-and-done if he reclassifies to '16. It's not impossible, but it would be very unusual for a player to reclassify to a year earlier and then go pro after one season, especially for a prospect who isn't a top-10 type guy.

 

[B1GEast]

Was there a red flag with Boat? Just because a kid decommits that doesn't necessarily mean it's a red flag. He's probably a long shot to come here, but I'd take him in a heartbeat.

Boat decommitted from WVU because the got a commit from another guard, this is totally different. Battle is a higher profile recruit and I don't think his camp is doing a good job helping him through this process. I think KO should move on, but that's just my opinion

 

[Jaker]

Is Battle going to visit Storrs?? If so, I have no doubt Ollie lands him.

 

[gwhuskyfan]

Cuse it is: http://espn.go.com/mens-college-bas...acuse-orange-decommitting-michigan-wolverines

 

[tcf15]

Syracuse can thank UConn for Battle.

 

[Dynasty]

Not a suprise. Let's see how the appeal process goes.

 

[UConnTrumbull]

Ugh...I would've loved to see the sh1tstorm of excuses from the Cuse fans if he went elsewhere

 

[3rdbass]

Ugh! Those NCAA sanctions really hurt Syracuse! LOL! What a joke!

 

[tcf15]

Ugh! Those NCAA sanctions really hurt Syracuse! LOL! What a joke!

It'll take time, but yes, the sanctions will hurt Syracuse. Cuse had been recruiting Battle for years and had already developed a relationship with him. Sanctions will probably hurt them in 2017 and 2018 classes.