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Fishy said:
Watch the Syracuse roster after the season…..
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I am ready to grab my popcorn! Good thing for them, the roster is so bleak that they don't have much talent to lose. Mintz is gonna be drafted. The (relatively) highly rated freshman like Bunch and Taylor haven't shown much and need fresh starts. Benny Williams was nearly a 5 star and he hasn't shown a pulse. Edwards will be a nice land for some other program, though.

The most hilarious outcome is if a kid like Girard transfer up a level to become instant offense of the bench for a real contender, like UConn.
 
There are a handful of top 100 combo guards who we recruited at least for a minute last cycle who may transfer in Starling, Gayle and Anglin. A kid with Anglin's profile seems ideal but he did absolutely nothing this year.
 
navery12 said:
Yeah, I hope we bring in a PG who can come off the bench. Castle will be starting but I'd like to have someone other than Diarra as the main backup

We should be a very attractive destination though, a starting SG spot (presumably) open, and if you can shoot you're going to get minutes on next year's team given who is coming back
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Diarra is our off the bench PG next year. Shooters shooters shooter
 
Fishy said:
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runner11 said:
I am ready to grab my popcorn! Good thing for them, the roster is so bleak that they don't have much talent to lose. Mintz is gonna be drafted. The (relatively) highly rated freshman like Bunch and Taylor haven't shown much and need fresh starts. Benny Williams was nearly a 5 star and he hasn't shown a pulse. Edwards will be a nice land for some other program, though.

The most hilarious outcome is if a kid like Girard transfer up a level to become instant offense of the bench for a real contender, like UConn.
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I actually think their roster has some talent and that it would keep JB around for one more year in hopes of catching some lightning in a bottle.

But, I no longer think is is going to happen. I think the roster was/is heading to the portal no matter what -there are some players there.
 
Chin Diesel said:
I want someone to create a matrix/chart or track each transfer and see which ones get highest reaction scores from the BY.
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Last year it was probably Newton, Llewellyn. There was Jahmir Young buzz for a bit. (He's had a terrific year at Maryland, btw. Top 5 in B1G player of the year on KenPom).
 
If he wanted a sixth year and a route to a FF or NC, I'd take a look at Nike Sibande. He knows Pitt will likely be worse next year with all the xfers leaving. Just won 6th Man award in ACC.
 
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Fishy said:
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You think so? Because Jake on their board is basically saying Boeheim will announce his retirement before the portal opens, Autry will probably be the next coach, and the players love him so they would have a better chance of getting guys to stick around.
 
7774 said:
You think so? Because Jake on their board is basically saying Boeheim will announce his retirement before the portal opens, Autry will probably be the next coach, and the players love him so they would have a better chance of getting guys to stick around.
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Everyone loves the assistant coach right up the second they drop their Apple Notes message that they discussed it with God and their family and both decided that entering the portal was the right choice.

Also….Jake knows what he’s talking about.
 
husky429 said:
Singare is extremely raw, and I don't think we can anticipate him being high-major ready next year. Clingan and Karaban are the exception when it comes to freshman readiness.

A lockdown guard would be great, but hard pass if he can't shoot. We already have Diarra for that role, and maybe Alleyne.

Right now, we have one proven shooter on the team next year... that is a problem.
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While I want to preface this with I agree 100% on Singare, I think how/who we go after in portal will be very telling.

Lots of ppl thought DC was going to come in pretty raw & under that notion was a little surprised we didn’t go after any experienced Bigs (if even as a backup)
 
I’d take Justin Taylor from Cuse to fill out the bench. Great shooter, good size, doesn’t do much else(yet). I think we’ll have to aim low for bench shooting. A starting caliber shooter is TBD on who enters the portal.
 
High priority: AJ Storr(St John’s), Justin Taylor(Cuse)

Just an obvious fit with both guys. Starting caliber Shooter/Scorer in Storr. Bench shooter with upside in Taylor. Both are probably gettable.

Medium priority: Primo Spears(Georgetown)

Contingent on changing his role. If he needs 20 shots, he can stay away. But as a microwave bench scorer that can play more minutes when our sets are smothered? You could do worse. But he’s not a starter on a F4 caliber team, and I don’t expect him to accept a smaller role at this point.

Low priority: Mac Ettiene(sp?)(UCLA)

Random throwback name. Former top 50 recruit from CT that couldn’t find minutes on a loaded UCLA roster. I’m not sure what people are expecting as a veteran backup for Donny, but I’m imagining it won’t be a guy with a proven track record. UCLA often chose to go super small with JJ at the 5 instead of playing Mac, so I’m a little weary if he has what it takes to play here. But he’s a big body from the state that might find it more comfortable back home, with no expectations of starting.
 
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Huskyforlife said:
High priority: AJ Storr(St John’s), Justin Taylor(Cuse)

Just an obvious fit with both guys. Starting caliber Shooter/Scorer in Storr. Bench shooter with upside in Taylor. Both are probably gettable.

Medium priority: Primo Spears(Georgetown)

Contingent on changing his role. If he needs 20 shots, he can stay away. But as a microwave bench scorer that can play more minutes when our sets are smothered? You could do worse. But he’s not a starter on a F4 caliber team, and I don’t expect him to accept a smaller role at this point.

Low priority: Mac Ettiene(sp?)(UCLA)

Random throwback name. Former top 50 recruit from CT that couldn’t find minutes on a loaded UCLA roster. I’m not sure what people are expecting as a veteran backup for Donny, but I’m imagining it won’t be a guy with a proven track record. UCLA often chose to go super small with JJ at the 5 instead of playing Mac, so I’m a little weary if he has what it takes to play here. But he’s a big body from the state that might find it more comfortable back home, with no expectations of starting.
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I was with you up till Max. That’s a hard pass for me. Behind the character issues (the spitting incident & I think he got suspended once outside that as well)
Beyond that, I don’t look at him as much beyond an energy guy who is goin to get his buckets off hustle and put backs. He seems kinda redundant Vs what I’m expecting Singare can provide
 
TRest said:
Bring in Joe Girard for the Joey C spot.
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No 1000 times no

I’ve seen him since HS - slow and lazy on D.

He is a spot up shooter and can be very good at times, but would not be great as a Joey C. replacement as he’s too prone to hunt shots vs. letting them come to him naturally in the flow of the offense.
 
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MDHuskFan said:
I was with you up till Max. That’s a hard pass for me. Behind the character issues (the spitting incident & I think he got suspended once outside that as well)
Beyond that, I don’t look at him as much beyond an energy guy who is goin to get his buckets off hustle and put backs. He seems kinda redundant Vs what I’m expecting Singare can provide
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Forgot all about that tbh. I’d expect Dan to do a thorough check on his behavior since that incident, if he is interested. But honestly we’re probably better off skipping the headache for a guy who’s only role is to be 5 fouls and 10 minutes off the bench anyways. Good call.
 
I agree on a PG and def a SG to bridge until Solo Ball.

Is there any chance Adama comes back? He's an incredible college player but I really can't see how he makes it to the NBA. He can certainly make plenty of $ overseas but I'm hoping he and Jackson want to run it back.

If not hopefully Samson can play a lot of 4/5 mins.
 
KembaStepback said:
I agree on a PG and def a SG to bridge until Solo Ball.

Is there any chance Adama comes back? He's an incredible college player but I really can't see how he makes it to the NBA. He can certainly make plenty of $ overseas but I'm hoping he and Jackson want to run it back.

If not hopefully Samson can play a lot of 4/5 mins.
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It's just too early to know on Samson, he unfortunately has had a rough year. I think people are hopeful because if Karaban is this good, Samson must be at least decent to have been in competition with him. That said, I think he will get pressure from the freshmen, especially if Jackson is back which would mean less time available at the 3 spot for a guy like Stewart (3/4).

Assuming Adama is gone, Clingan does need a back-up but Singare may not be as bad as some think. Can he provide what Clingan did for Adama, probably not, but can he provide what most backup centers do, maybe. We, as fans, are super spoiled this year with Adama and Clingan.


Syracuse has a lot of good players who were poorly coached (zone) this year. Doesn't ruin them for me, I mean Thybulle played two years in a zone and is a beast defender in the NBA. That said, 100% agree on no Girard.
 
Huskyforlife said:
Medium priority: Primo Spears(Georgetown)

Contingent on changing his role. If he needs 20 shots, he can stay away. But as a microwave bench scorer that can play more minutes when our sets are smothered? You could do worse. But he’s not a starter on a F4 caliber team, and I don’t expect him to accept a smaller role at this point.
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Hard pass on Primo. I don't think scoring from midrange will be an issue for us (Castle likes midrange). And Primo can't shoot from 3 and can't finish at the rim, so he's not doing anything Castle can't and not providing Jackson any spacing. He's also an atrocious defender.. In 2 years as a starter, his teams have gone 3-34 in conference play.
 
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Here's an actual name. He put his name into the portal early as a 5th year COVID grad transfer. Plays tonight in the Patriot league final if you want to do some scouting.


Bootleg Baylor Scheierman. 6'7". Not a strong defender, but his block/steal rates are actually not horrible. Career 39% from 3, 80% from the line. This season 42% and 86%. Definitely a shooter.
 
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