2022 Recruiting: Justin Taylor commits to Syracuse

[navery12]

 

[SoFla Steve]

I find it curious that Virginia didn't recruit him harder especially as he comes from Charlottesville. Instead they're going after a kid from Nebraska with a similar ranking and a higher ranked player from Maryland.

 

[UConnStats]

Good fit and get for Cuse over some very good programs.

 

[CL82]

I look forward to Seton Hall snapping him up from the transfer portal next year.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

I find it curious that Virginia didn't recruit him harder especially as he comes from Charlottesville. Instead they're going after a kid from Nebraska with a similar ranking and a higher ranked player from Maryland.

Especially since "an outstanding shooter and solid athlete, capable of defending well at the small forward position."

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However, I can see why a 6'6 200 shooter has appeal to play in Cuse because they play bigger guards and that helps players with an eye for the pros play positions in college that are closer to what they will have to play in the pros. For example, Taylor will likely be a 2 at Syracuse and if he ever makes the NBA, it'll likely be as a 2. However, at Virginia (or most other programs), at that size, he would be more likely to play the 3.

 

[Adesmar123]

And don't downplay the offseason nose picking training he'll get. I hear they have some pretty awesome 5 v 5 picking games in the offseason.

 

[hardcorehusky]

Is he related to Boeheim?

 

[Dream Jobbed 2.0]

I find it curious that Virginia didn't recruit him harder especially as he comes from Charlottesville. Instead they're going after a kid from Nebraska with a similar ranking and a higher ranked player from Maryland.

Because, believe it or not, every top ranked recruit doesn’t necessarily want to play for their home state U.

 

[UCSouth]

Because, believe it or not, every top ranked recruit doesn’t necessarily want to play for their home state U.

You're allowed to say that in this thread, but please don't say that in the other one or there might be an epic meltdown.

 

[Hoops01]

You're allowed to say that in this thread, but please don't say that in the other one or there might be an epic meltdown.

Bottom line very good pick up for them but clearly not a equal replacement for losing Dior, not even close.
Though Dior is a player I wouldn't be surprised ends up playing for KO and DL.

 

[bendm]

Way too early 2022 class rankings:
4. Cuse
NR UConn

 

[Dooooooomed]

Way too early 2022 class rankings:
4. Cuse
NR UConn

This is fake news.

 

[huskiesNhoos]

I find it curious that Virginia didn't recruit him harder especially as he comes from Charlottesville. Instead they're going after a kid from Nebraska with a similar ranking and a higher ranked player from Maryland.

we're pretty stocked at the 2/3 between top 100 NZ kid from '21, transfer from Indiana (Franklin) and just got a commit from similarly ranked CG Isaac McNeely. still think we'll be upset about not going after him, but the front court is more a concern at this point

 

[Watchdog]

247's website shows a "little 56" next to his name with a "large 84" above it. Wouldn't that mean he fell from 56 to 84 in their latest ranking?

 

[huskiesNhoos]

247's website shows a "little 56" next to his name with a "large 84" above it. Wouldn't that mean he fell from 56 to 84 in their latest ranking?

247 rankings he's 56, but his composite ranking is 84

 

[formerlurker]

I heard he committed because Boeheim promised to teach him how to perfect the pick, then roll.

 

[bendm]

This is fake news.

A snap shot in time. While it may be meaningless It’s factually accurate and I put it into context

 

[CallMeBruce]

A snap shot in time. While it may be meaningless It’s factually accurate and I put it into context

It actually isn't factually accurate. At the moment, UConn's class is ranked #22.

 

[SoFla Steve]

Because, believe it or not, every top ranked recruit doesn’t necessarily want to play for their home state U.

I asked the question because this player did want to play for his home state U.

 

[Sky ball]

I heard he committed because Boeheim promised to teach him how to perfect the pick, then roll.

I almost thought you were going to say the Pick and Lick Roll.

 

[bendm]

It actually isn't factually accurate. At the moment, UConn's class is ranked #22.

always forget about floyd

 

[dogpause]

I heard he committed because Boeheim promised to teach him how to perfect the pick, then roll.

Doesn't anyone teach the flick anymore?