They can have him. Right now he isn't much of a player and whether he will be in the future is anyone's guess. Probably not the best choice for him if he wants to get better.
Stings a little bit because Chukwu was our last shot at bringing a guy in for next season (he would have to sit out, talking about a practice body), but this essentially takes Syracuse out of the running for Gilbert. Getting Gilbert is much more important for the future of the program than Chukwu, even though I think he develops into a first round pick.Like that 2nd tweet says, this pushes the scholarship reductions to next season, which should last for four years.
Right now, they are at 11 scholarships, with 2 seniors and one 2016 commit. Only one scholarship left for 2016 - their pursuit of Battle should help us with Gilbert.
This gives context to Alti G's comments in that latest interview about Cuse "cooling." KO vs. Slick Rick for all the marbles.Stings a little bit because Chukwu was our last shot at bringing a guy in for next season (he would have to sit out, talking about a practice body), but this essentially takes Syracuse out of the running for Gilbert. Getting Gilbert is much more important for the future of the program than Chukwu, even though I think he develops into a first round pick.
Btw, if we were to apply Cuse board snark to this pickup: any chance you get to sign a guy averaging 2 and 2 off the bench at providence, you got to pull the trigger, scholly reductions or not.
It is a done deal, must be they think a scolly is coming back to them.
They can have him. Right now he isn't much of a player and whether he will be in the future is anyone's guess. Probably not the best choice for him if he wants to get better.
Wait they just get to pick when they suffer scholarship reductions? And just got to pick when to serve the postseason ban?
WTF kind of punishment is that...
I think that only a guarantee that Brimah would enter the 2016 NBA draft would have put us in play.I would have liked to see what KO could have done with him. One thing for sure. KO would have told him the truth about minutes being earned. I agree with others that this doesn't seem to make much sense for his future prospects for many reasons. I liked KO's comments about flying under the radar. It also would be fun to have him and Larrier on the practice team. I'll believe it when it's confirmed.
Unfortunately that comes with the caveat that after they graduate, it's sit on the bench with your hands down.Zone has gotta be pretty appealing to a 7-footer. Just stand in the middle of the paint and put your hands up.
This is a classic example of a kid, or camp, who simply thinks they are better than what they are. Fact is, he averaged an uninspiring 2pts and 2 rbs and after watching some of his games, I am surprised he did that. I am sure you have said or have friends say(atleast I do), "Man, if I was 6'6 I'd definitely be in the NBA." Fact is, they most likely wouldn't. That's Chukwu. Its very easy to get excited about his height. The skillset not so much. And its very unlikely, even with time, that the latter will catch up. This is a headscratcher. Given their situation, I am very surprised that Syracuse went this direction.I got to question Paschal Chukwu's decision making abilities.Why leave Providence when you are the only center? Why go to school under sanctions and with a coach who could retire any minute in a system that isn't really suited for a big man? Wish him the best of luck, but he make sure makes some decisions that leave you scratching your head.