Syracuse Basketball 2023-24

[Buffalo716]

4 minutes ago, DCOrange said:

Given how many scholarships we had the year we took him, I'm totally fine with taking a flier on a late bloomer with his height and athleticism but between injuries and simply lack of development, it was probably time to move on. I wonder if he'd consider following Gerry to Siena or if he'd prefer to try to catch on at a bigger program again.

Really curious to see what they end up doing with that assistant vacancy. I haven't really heard anything concrete but seems like the prevailing theory at the moment is that they'll look to bring in someone outside the Syracuse family. Someone else however mentioned Demetris Nichols as a possibility too. Guess we shall see.

The one thing to me that really sets Syracuse apart like North Carolina and such

 

Is how in-house they are.. I love the Syracuse family

 

And how coaches become players and are always a part of the family

 

I really hope red doesn't start bringing in non Orangemen

 

Even if that's a selfish thing... As to Peter Carey

 

I think the injuries did hurt him like you said but he definitely has some talent.. I think sienna would be perfect for him

 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

8 minutes ago, Buffalo716 said:

The one thing to me that really sets Syracuse apart like North Carolina and such

 

Is how in-house they are.. I love the Syracuse family

 

And how coaches become players and are always a part of the family

 

I really hope red doesn't start bringing in non Orangemen

 

Even if that's a selfish thing... As to Peter Carey

 

I think the injuries did hurt him like you said but he definitely has some talent.. I think sienna would be perfect for him

 

 

14 minutes ago, DCOrange said:

Given how many scholarships we had the year we took him, I'm totally fine with taking a flier on a late bloomer with his height and athleticism but between injuries and simply lack of development, it was probably time to move on. I wonder if he'd consider following Gerry to Siena or if he'd prefer to try to catch on at a bigger program again.

Really curious to see what they end up doing with that assistant vacancy. I haven't really heard anything concrete but seems like the prevailing theory at the moment is that they'll look to bring in someone outside the Syracuse family. Someone else however mentioned Demetris Nichols as a possibility too. Guess we shall see.

Justin Taylor would be a great fit at Sienna too! He is more of a MAAC-type player.

[Buffalo716]

2 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

 

Justin Taylor would be a great fit at Sienna too! He is more of a MAAC-type player.

I think his development has just been hindered

 

He had like 10 high major scholarships including North Carolina and Florida and Virginia and Indiana and NC st

 

I certainly don't think he's a maac level guy which are like two star players

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

1 hour ago, Buffalo716 said:

I think his development has just been hindered

 

He had like 10 high major scholarships including North Carolina and Florida and Virginia and Indiana and NC st

 

I certainly don't think he's a maac level guy which are like two star players

Maybe he can be more of a catch and shoot guy at that high of a D-1 level? But, otherwise, he doesn’t strike me as a guy with enough athleticism to create his own shot, or do anything on either side of the floor that makes me think he can be a contributor on a team like UNC or Virginia, etc.

[Buffalo716]

40 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

Maybe he can be more of a catch and shoot guy at that high of a D-1 level? But, otherwise, he doesn’t strike me as a guy with enough athleticism to create his own shot, or do anything on either side of the floor that makes me think he can be a contributor on a team like UNC or Virginia, etc.

I think he could play in the A10 or conference USA all squarely ahead of maac

 

It's tough for a udnerclassmens offensive game to develop sometimes when they aren't always part of the script... Judah was day 1 pg with basically unlimited trust.. trust builds confidence

 

Chris Bell has the green light and is an NBA caliber shooter.. so that's another person getting looks

 

Then JJ is a former five-star guy who is going to get plays drawn up before him

 

Then quadir off the bench had the ball and his number 

 

Practice only helps so much.. you need the reps in game to gain confidence and your form back sometimes

 

But the touches aren't there...

 

I think he would look better at a mid major... But higher than maac... That's honestly full of unranked recruits.. 2* guys ... Some 3*

 

He was a high major 4*.. he's going to land at a better conference 

Edited March 28 by Buffalo716

[DCOrange]

2 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

 

Justin Taylor would be a great fit at Sienna too! He is more of a MAAC-type player.

I think he will definitely end up at a better program than Siena. 

[DCOrange]

Maliq Brown in the portal  Guess my source was right…just took awhile. 

Edited April 1 by DCOrange

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

2 hours ago, DCOrange said:

Maliq Brown in the portal  Guess my source was right…just took awhile. 

So probably the two most exciting guys from our team last year are gone. Just brutal. Wonder what his transfer options look like. I suspect he has many options.

[DCOrange]

48 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

So probably the two most exciting guys from our team last year are gone. Just brutal. Wonder what his transfer options look like. I suspect he has many options.

Think it’s a pretty safe bet he’ll have plenty of suitors. Sounds like we’re targeting Eddie Lampkin from Colorado. 

[Buffalo716]

1 hour ago, DCOrange said:

Think it’s a pretty safe bet he’ll have plenty of suitors. Sounds like we’re targeting Eddie Lampkin from Colorado. 

Welp... At least the highest rate ranked recruit in like 8 years is coming here in freeman 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

3 hours ago, DCOrange said:

Think it’s a pretty safe bet he’ll have plenty of suitors. Sounds like we’re targeting Eddie Lampkin from Colorado. 

I have to think Brown might be looking at UVA. He was recruited a little there, but now that he has blossomed, seems like he would be a great fit. 

[DCOrange]

17 hours ago, DCOrange said:

Think it’s a pretty safe bet he’ll have plenty of suitors. Sounds like we’re targeting Eddie Lampkin from Colorado. 

And just like that, Eddie Lampkin is reportedly visiting today.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

10 minutes ago, DCOrange said:

And just like that, Eddie Lampkin is reportedly visiting today.

this dude is a baller.

[DCOrange]

13 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

this dude is a baller.

I assume at this point that JJ and Bell stick around to start on the wings so we end up with a lineup of:

 

PG: ???, maybe Erik Reynolds but not sure

SG: JJ Starling

SF: Chris Bell

PF: Donnie Freeman

C : Eddie Lampkin

 

I fear the paint defense will be atrocious again as JJ and Bell haven't really shown the effort to defend on the perimeter and Lampkin almost literally cannot jump. Gotta hope Red gets those guys to buy in on defense to minimize Lampkin's flaws defensively.

 

Offensively, we could be good. A little nervous about the ball-handling/shot creation but if Reynolds ends up being the guy, he gives us a lethal shooter on the move. Bell is a great stand still shooter. JJ isn't particularly great at anything but shot it pretty well the second half of the year and has shown some flashes of creating off the dribble. Lampkin is a guy you can run the offense through in spurts; his size is tough to deal with even if he isn't super skilled and he's a creative passer (albeit very careless with the ball like Copeland was).

 

Not entirely sure what to make of Donnie offensively yet. He didn't shoot the ball well in high school, but he's supposedly been shooting it very well at the McDonald's practices/scrimmages. He's a good athlete and is fairly comfortable with the ball in his hands, though I wouldn't really expect him to break people down off the dribble.

 

At any rate, if Lampkin ends up being the guy, then it definitely feels like we're hoping to score enough points to make up for our defense. Lampkin does not have the skillset I would personally prioritize in a center, particularly with the likely roster we'll have next season. But I don't know what other options are really feasible for us so maybe this is the best we can do. I'd prefer someone that can protect the rim and elevate around the rim offensively but the fact that we can just post Lampkin up would probably provide some value.

Edited April 2 by DCOrange

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

4 hours ago, DCOrange said:

I assume at this point that JJ and Bell stick around to start on the wings so we end up with a lineup of:

 

PG: ???, maybe Erik Reynolds but not sure

SG: JJ Starling

SF: Chris Bell

PF: Donnie Freeman

C : Eddie Lampkin

 

I fear the paint defense will be atrocious again as JJ and Bell haven't really shown the effort to defend on the perimeter and Lampkin almost literally cannot jump. Gotta hope Red gets those guys to buy in on defense to minimize Lampkin's flaws defensively.

 

Offensively, we could be good. A little nervous about the ball-handling/shot creation but if Reynolds ends up being the guy, he gives us a lethal shooter on the move. Bell is a great stand still shooter. JJ isn't particularly great at anything but shot it pretty well the second half of the year and has shown some flashes of creating off the dribble. Lampkin is a guy you can run the offense through in spurts; his size is tough to deal with even if he isn't super skilled and he's a creative passer (albeit very careless with the ball like Copeland was).

 

Not entirely sure what to make of Donnie offensively yet. He didn't shoot the ball well in high school, but he's supposedly been shooting it very well at the McDonald's practices/scrimmages. He's a good athlete and is fairly comfortable with the ball in his hands, though I wouldn't really expect him to break people down off the dribble.

 

At any rate, if Lampkin ends up being the guy, then it definitely feels like we're hoping to score enough points to make up for our defense. Lampkin does not have the skillset I would personally prioritize in a center, particularly with the likely roster we'll have next season. But I don't know what other options are really feasible for us so maybe this is the best we can do. I'd prefer someone that can protect the rim and elevate around the rim offensively but the fact that we can just post Lampkin up would probably provide some value.

i think it is more important to get a 5 with some offensive talent. I think if Lampkin can just eat space, i will take that! 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

Wow, that was fast. Lampkin already committed to Syracuse. Good get! 
 

https://www.nunesmagician.com/2024/4/2/24118537/syracuse-orange-basketball-recruiting-transfer-center-eddie-lampkin-commits-transfer-portal

 

[Buffalo716]

5* Donnie Freeman had the highest+ - at the McDonald's all American game 

 

And sharp shooting 4* commit SG Elijah moore won a national 3 point shooting contest!

 

2 studs incoming and Freeman said expect more!

[DCOrange]

Sounds like the staff is feeling good about our chances of getting Jyare Davis, a transfer from Delaware. 6'7" upperclassman that was their starting C this year. Probably more of a PF depth piece for us.

 

 

 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

Mintz is officially gone. I guess expected. 

 

https://orangefizz.net/2024/04/judah-mintz-leaving-is-best-for-everyone/?expand_article=1

[DCOrange]

1 hour ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

Mintz is officially gone. I guess expected. 

 

https://orangefizz.net/2024/04/judah-mintz-leaving-is-best-for-everyone/?expand_article=1

Yep. I suspect we have our new PG in the next 7-10 days. 

[Buffalo716]

2 hours ago, DCOrange said:

Yep. I suspect we have our new PG in the next 7-10 days. 

Yep

[Bray Wyatt]

10 hours ago, Buffalo716 said:

Yep

 

Any ideas as to who?

[Buffalo716]

36 minutes ago, Bray Wyatt said:

 

Any ideas as to who?

I know they have reached out to jaquon Carlos PG from Hofstra 

 

He was top 15 in assists in the nation last year while scoring 10 a game .. doesn't turn it over 

 

Also reached out to 6'6 guard BJ freeman from Milwaukee.... He's very very talented but has lots of suitors rn

 

Edited April 5 by Buffalo716

[DCOrange]

19 hours ago, Bray Wyatt said:

 

Any ideas as to who?

Sounds like Dakota Leffew might be the one to keep an eye on. He'll be a 5th year senior, but this past season was the first time he's played point guard as their starting PG got hurt two games into the year. It would be a high risk move. I don't really think it makes a ton of sense for him to be the target, nor do I think it makes a ton of sense for him to even want a PG role, but we'll see I guess. He showed a lot of flashes of passing ability this past season, but over his 4 year career playing in the MAAC (in the conversation for the worst conference in Division 1), he has 233 assists to 228 turnovers.

 

Unfortunately there aren't a lot of point guards out there right now; there's a lot of scoring guards but it's pretty light on guys that will consistently create for their teammates. Carlos as mentioned above is certainly one of the few, but I'm not sure if he offers enough scoring. The one kid that seems to offer both the scoring and creating upside is Malik Mack from Harvard, who is notably friends with Donnie Freeman, but it doesn't sound super likely at the moment. He's asking for a ton of money to leave Harvard; it doesn't sound like Syracuse is willing to match his price but it sounds like maybe nobody will so he may have to decide if he just wants to take the most he can get or simply stay at Harvard (which is obviously a very good choice too lol).

 

I think we were really hoping Erik Reynolds from St. Joseph's would enter the portal. Similar to Leffew, he's not really a point guard but has shown flashes of passing ability. But what he does have is some of the best shooting/shot creation in the country. Unfortunately it's starting to sound like he'll just end up staying at St. Joe's.

Edited April 6 by DCOrange

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

3 hours ago, DCOrange said:

Sounds like Dakota Leffew might be the one to keep an eye on. He'll be a 5th year senior, but this past season was the first time he's played point guard as their starting PG got hurt two games into the year. It would be a high risk move. I don't really think it makes a ton of sense for him to be the target, nor do I think it makes a ton of sense for him to even want a PG role, but we'll see I guess. He showed a lot of flashes of passing ability this past season, but over his 4 year career playing in the MAAC (in the conversation for the worst conference in Division 1), he has 233 assists to 228 turnovers.

 

Unfortunately there aren't a lot of point guards out there right now; there's a lot of scoring guards but it's pretty light on guys that will consistently create for their teammates. Carlos as mentioned above is certainly one of the few, but I'm not sure if he offers enough scoring. The one kid that seems to offer both the scoring and creating upside is Malik Mack from Harvard, who is notably friends with Donnie Freeman, but it doesn't sound super likely at the moment. He's asking for a ton of money to leave Harvard; it doesn't sound like Syracuse is willing to match his price but it sounds like maybe nobody will so he may have to decide if he just wants to take the most he can get or simply stay at Harvard (which is obviously a very good choice too lol).

 

I think we were really hoping Erik Reynolds from St. Joseph's would enter the portal. Similar to Leffew, he's not really a point guard but has shown flashes of passing ability. But what he does have is some of the best shooting/shot creation in the country. Unfortunately it's starting to sound like he'll just end up staying at St. Joe's.

Maybe a dumb question, but any thoughts on whether Cuffe could handle PG duties.  Maybe in more of a platoon? 
 

he strikes me as having okay enough handle to do it, but I am not entirely sure. 

[Buffalo716]

1 hour ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

Maybe a dumb question, but any thoughts on whether Cuffe could handle PG duties.  Maybe in more of a platoon? 
 

he strikes me as having okay enough handle to do it, but I am not entirely sure. 

Remember they also liked chance westry and PG I've heard

 

Hurt all year 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

5 hours ago, Buffalo716 said:

Remember they also liked chance westry and PG I've heard

 

Hurt all year 

Good point. Westry just remains such a mystery to me. 

[DCOrange]

On 4/6/2024 at 9:30 AM, DCOrange said:

Sounds like Dakota Leffew might be the one to keep an eye on. He'll be a 5th year senior, but this past season was the first time he's played point guard as their starting PG got hurt two games into the year. It would be a high risk move. I don't really think it makes a ton of sense for him to be the target, nor do I think it makes a ton of sense for him to even want a PG role, but we'll see I guess. He showed a lot of flashes of passing ability this past season, but over his 4 year career playing in the MAAC (in the conversation for the worst conference in Division 1), he has 233 assists to 228 turnovers.

 

Unfortunately there aren't a lot of point guards out there right now; there's a lot of scoring guards but it's pretty light on guys that will consistently create for their teammates. Carlos as mentioned above is certainly one of the few, but I'm not sure if he offers enough scoring. The one kid that seems to offer both the scoring and creating upside is Malik Mack from Harvard, who is notably friends with Donnie Freeman, but it doesn't sound super likely at the moment. He's asking for a ton of money to leave Harvard; it doesn't sound like Syracuse is willing to match his price but it sounds like maybe nobody will so he may have to decide if he just wants to take the most he can get or simply stay at Harvard (which is obviously a very good choice too lol).

 

I think we were really hoping Erik Reynolds from St. Joseph's would enter the portal. Similar to Leffew, he's not really a point guard but has shown flashes of passing ability. But what he does have is some of the best shooting/shot creation in the country. Unfortunately it's starting to sound like he'll just end up staying at St. Joe's.

Sounds like everyone's been balking at the asking price for Harvard PG Malik Mack and it's slowly becoming more realistic for us to get him. Not sure who else might be in on him beyond these three schools, but I've heard us, Georgetown, and Vanderbilt are three of the schools that have mutual interest.

[Johnny Hammersticks]

16 hours ago, DCOrange said:

Sounds like everyone's been balking at the asking price for Harvard PG Malik Mack and it's slowly becoming more realistic for us to get him. Not sure who else might be in on him beyond these three schools, but I've heard us, Georgetown, and Vanderbilt are three of the schools that have mutual interest.

Yeah, I heard Donnie Freeman is doing some major recruiting of Malik.  Would be a huge get.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

Don’t know much about him, but Aden Holloway had entered the portal, and we recruited him. Anyone follow his recruitment? 

 

https://insidetheloudhouse.com/posts/syracuse-basketball-former-5-star-pg-recruit-aden-holloway-enters-transfer-portal-01hv1x3mvcmx

 

 

Edit: looks like Michigan might be interested in him.

 

 https://www.maizenbrew.com/2024/4/9/24125629/michigan-wolverines-basketball-auburn-transfer-portal-aden-holloway

Edited April 10 by Miyagi-Do Karate

[DCOrange]

I think I have a strong idea who our PG will be lol. I’m a bit skeptical but hope Leffew is up to the task. 

[Johnny Hammersticks]

7 minutes ago, DCOrange said:

I think I have a strong idea who our PG will be lol. I’m a bit skeptical but hope Leffew is up to the task. 

Yeah, I heard Malik is down to Texas, UVA and 🤮 Georgetown.  Visiting Charlottesville this weekend.  This stinks.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

3 hours ago, DCOrange said:

I think I have a strong idea who our PG will be lol. I’m a bit skeptical but hope Leffew is up to the task. 

this feels wrong! 

[The Poojer]

I kinda like it.  he's a quality coach, he takes a step up for future opportunities and oh by the way, one of his players is in the transfer portal and has SU on his short list.  This is a great move that potentially fills 2 holes, g-mac and judah mintz

 

On 4/10/2024 at 9:18 PM, Miyagi-Do Karate said:

this feels wrong! 

[Buffalo716]

3 hours ago, The Poojer said:

I kinda like it.  he's a quality coach, he takes a step up for future opportunities and oh by the way, one of his players is in the transfer portal and has SU on his short list.  This is a great move that potentially fills 2 holes, g-mac and judah mintz

 

I feel like we are taking there guard now lol

[DCOrange]

On 4/12/2024 at 3:39 PM, Buffalo716 said:

I feel like we are taking there guard now lol

Would be very surprised if he isn’t our starting PG for better or worse. 

[Buffalo716]

Peter Carey to sienna like I said 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

19 hours ago, Buffalo716 said:

Peter Carey to sienna like I said 

great move by GMac and Carey. I suspect Carey will excel in that conference. 

[DCOrange]

Jyare Davis to Syracuse is official. Gotta think Dakota Leffew will follow soon.

 

In outgoing transfer news, Justin Taylor committed to James Madison and Maliq Brown is visiting (gulp) Duke.

[Buffalo716]

39 minutes ago, DCOrange said:

Jyare Davis to Syracuse is official. Gotta think Dakota Leffew will follow soon.

 

In outgoing transfer news, Justin Taylor committed to James Madison and Maliq Brown is visiting (gulp) Duke.

Where does Davis slot? Can he play PF? 

 

Benny Williams to UCF