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Did you see Boeheim talking about Zion during the post game, heaping all sorts of praise on him, says he's like Charles Barkley, but not as fat, then he chuckled....I can't wait to hear Chuckies response.  He is truly a beast out there, if he can develop a better outside shot he will certainly be a candidate for the next great NBA player

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2 hours ago, Steptide said:

And they will be the rest of the season, but Syracuse has been pretty terrible at times this year and it's a huge win for them 

 

their permanent committee resume will say they won with Duke deprived of two key starters

 

but that's a heck of a lot better than FSU lost at home with Zion sitting out the entire second half

 

 

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2 hours ago, row_33 said:

 

their permanent committee resume will say they won with Duke deprived of two key starters

 

but that's a heck of a lot better than FSU lost at home with Zion sitting out the entire second half

 

 

The committee will see they beat #1 Duke at Cameron 

 

they aren’t going to penalize SU because 2 people didn’t play... they still had the top 2 NBA picks on the court

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8 hours ago, row_33 said:

 

their permanent committee resume will say they won with Duke deprived of two key starters

 

but that's a heck of a lot better than FSU lost at home with Zion sitting out the entire second half

 

 

 

6 hours ago, Buffalo716 said:

The committee will see they beat #1 Duke at Cameron 

 

they aren’t going to penalize SU because 2 people didn’t play... they still had the top 2 NBA picks on the court

 

 

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2 hours ago, DCOrange said:

Isaiah Stewart announcing his college decision on Sunday. As far as I've heard, Washington is the expected choice at this point, but fingers crossed we pull it off somehow!

 

Edit: Unfortunately, I’d put your $ on UW.  I guess things have shifted substantially in the past couple weeks.  Sounds like it was down to Cuse and UW though...FWIW.  Duke and Sparty not even in contention.  Hop steals another one ?

 

FWIW, I’m still hearing Syracuse is in good shape.  Coaches confident still.  I hope my sources are correct ?

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4 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

 

Edit: Unfortunately, I’d put your $ on UW.  I guess things have shifted substantially in the past couple weeks.  Sounds like it was down to Cuse and UW though...FWIW.  Duke and Sparty not even in contention.  Hop steals another one ?

 

FWIW, I’m still hearing Syracuse is in good shape.  Coaches confident still.  I hope my sources are correct ?

I sure hope you are right, he would put that class right up there with the melo, gmac, Hak class

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8 minutes ago, nemhoff said:

I sure hope you are right, he would put that class right up there with the melo, gmac, Hak class

 

See edit.  He’s going to UW.  Sorry...

 

I had been hearing for over a month now that he was leaning toward Cuse.  He and his family did not enjoy him being so far away at prep school, and he really enjoyed his official to Syracuse.  I guess his mom really liked Red Autry.  The coaching staff felt really good about a commit.  

 

Something changed within the past couple weeks.  I just learned about it today.  Must have informed JB, Autry and Gmac recently.

 

Who knows in the crazy world that is college hoops recruiting though??  Allegedly, Nerlens Noel changed his mind twice the day of his announcement (Cuse-Georgetown-Kentucky).  I certainly hope Isaiah has a change of heart.  Big time, program changing recruit.

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FWIW...just got a text from my dude on the hill.  Said Boeheim sent GMac to Springfield, Mass yesterday to make a final last minute attempt to flip Stewart.  Said his family still is pressuring him to choose Cuse, and apparently Mom has been in contact with the coaching staff.

 

He finished by saying “It’s looking like UW, but don’t be completely stunned if it’s Cuse.  Make sure to tune in.”

 

Just thought I’d share with my Cuse peeps.

 

??????

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10 hours ago, row_33 said:

ACC update with Heels kicking tail on the Hokies, great run the last 10 of the first half

 

just get through over with so I can watch the full Big12 Cyclones/Kansas game st 9....

 

 

That was a fun game...I don't usually go but friends invited us with great seats and we couldn't say no.  Heels started off 1/12 from three while Hokies started 6/7...then Heels turned up the D and went on a 20-0 run to go up 14 at the break.  Was never close after that.  The frosh (White/Little) combined for 50!

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4 hours ago, eball said:

 

That was a fun game...I don't usually go but friends invited us with great seats and we couldn't say no.  Heels started off 1/12 from three while Hokies started 6/7...then Heels turned up the D and went on a 20-0 run to go up 14 at the break.  Was never close after that.  The frosh (White/Little) combined for 50!

 

[jealous]

 

 

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5 hours ago, eball said:

 

That was a fun game...I don't usually go but friends invited us with great seats and we couldn't say no.  Heels started off 1/12 from three while Hokies started 6/7...then Heels turned up the D and went on a 20-0 run to go up 14 at the break.  Was never close after that.  The frosh (White/Little) combined for 50!

 

 

My son is a big tar heels fan so I usually watch most of their games with him.  Old Roy's team is going to be an interesting study come March.  When they are knocking shots I think they could beat anybody ex last night.  When they are not knocking down shots they could lose to anybody ex Louisville.  It doesn't seem like they have that reliable post player that Carolina teams are noted for.  You know the one when things get tight they could throw it down to the post & usually come away with a bucket.  With that being said outside of Durham they are as talented a team as anybody in the country.  Bold statement I know but that is the way I feel.  Virginia Tech is a talented team that I have pegged as getting to the second weekend of the tournament & the heels just ran them right out of the building.  UNC will tag on a few more losses because their schedule is so brutal so I don't see them getting anything higher than a 4 seed this year.  I could see them making a deep run.   I could also see them getting bumped in the first round.  It will be interesting to watch.  

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2 minutes ago, Gordio said:

 

 

My son is a big tar heels fan so I usually watch most of their games with him.  Old Roy's team is going to be an interesting study come March.  When they are knocking shots I think they could beat anybody ex last night.  When they are not knocking down shots they could lose to anybody ex Louisville.  It doesn't seem like they have that reliable post player that Carolina teams are noted for.  You know the one when things get tight they could throw it down to the post & usually come away with a bucket.  With that being said outside of Durham they are as talented a team as anybody in the country.  Bold statement I know but that is the way I feel.  Virginia Tech is a talented team that I have pegged as getting to the second weekend of the tournament & the heels just ran them right out of the building.  UNC will tag on a few more losses because their schedule is so brutal so I don't see them getting anything higher than a 4 seed this year.  I could see them making a deep run.   I could also see them getting bumped in the first round.  It will be interesting to watch.  

 

Good point regarding that post presence.  Maye can do it against lesser competition but against a skilled big man he looks out of his element.  Brooks has shown flashes.  They've got another "big" (Manley) who has missed the past seven games with a sore knee but he should be back soon.  But it's strange not to see them with a true go-to guy inside.

 

The key for this team is how they play D.  After a very slow start, Nassir Little has been excellent the past three games.  If he has finally figured it out then they are immediately a legit F4 team.  Coby White is playing so well I've begun to worry about him leaving after one season.

 

The Louisville game was the watershed moment for this team, I believe.  Roy told them after the game (and I'm paraphrasing) "you will continue to lose if you don't start listening to me" and walked out of the locker room.

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1 hour ago, eball said:

 

Good point regarding that post presence.  Maye can do it against lesser competition but against a skilled big man he looks out of his element.  Brooks has shown flashes.  They've got another "big" (Manley) who has missed the past seven games with a sore knee but he should be back soon.  But it's strange not to see them with a true go-to guy inside.

 

The key for this team is how they play D.  After a very slow start, Nassir Little has been excellent the past three games.  If he has finally figured it out then they are immediately a legit F4 team.  Coby White is playing so well I've begun to worry about him leaving after one season.

 

The Louisville game was the watershed moment for this team, I believe.  Roy told them after the game (and I'm paraphrasing) "you will continue to lose if you don't start listening to me" and walked out of the locker room.

 

 

It is funny you mention little, right before the game started Bilas was talking about how the light has finally come on for Little on the defensive side & expect to start getting more minutes over the next few months(I think he is averaging 18 or 19 min per game).  

 

White has been playing out of his mind & he is fun to watch.

 

Maye, I think he is really missing Berry setting him up so well to score.  There was so many times the past few years Berry would setup Maye in perfect position to score.  It seems like he has got to create his own shot a bit more this year.  Coupled that with the fact he is trying to learn to play with some of the new guys & it has been an adjustment.  He is still important to their success.  

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21 hours ago, Buffalo716 said:

 

Totally not cool...

 

my ex wife liked Tom Brady 

 

ex wife 

To be fair, have never ever been a fan of Syracuse. Not a huge Hokie fan either , but I know where my bread is buttered! Pre gaming at 5pm @JohnC if ya want to join! 

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1 hour ago, plenzmd1 said:

To be fair, have never ever been a fan of Syracuse. Not a huge Hokie fan either , but I know where my bread is buttered! Pre gaming at 5pm @JohnC if ya want to join! 

You are in the land of moon-shine. Too potent for my delicate system. Have fun and don't get rowdy with the rebel crowd. Just to remind you they hate Yankees. So don't bring up the sore topic of the moral imperative to take down those ignominious Confederate statues with the losers sitting on those  lame horses. :ph34r:

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9 hours ago, Steptide said:

Great effort by cuse tonight ?

 

I kinda felt this one coming though 

That was a beat down from the tip. And Tech only had 8 guys dressed, some pressure could have really worn on them.  

9 hours ago, row_33 said:

 

I wasn’t all that into it and gave up after a minute

 

the uniforms and the stadium and the floor was revolting

 

 

Great gym to watch a game BTW. Small,

on campus, easy to walk to/from the bars. Tickets relatively cheap. 

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