Tag: JJ Starling
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Kyle Cuffe Likely Finalizes Syracuse’s Roster, But Questions Remain
With Judah Mintz’s future still up in the air as he tests the NBA Draft waters, a sign towards what Syracuse expects him to do came seemingly out of nowhere on Thursday afternoon. Kyle Cuffe, a former Kansas guard, is transferring to Syracuse. Cuffe was a four star recruit in the class of 2021, the…
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To Move Forward, Syracuse is Looking Back
Just when it looked like the roof was caving in on Syracuse, hope sprung anew as the Orange received their second commitment from the transfer portal in former Auburn Tiger Chance Westry. The Orange recruited the 6 ‘6 combo guard/wing out of high school, but he chose to play in the SEC, and after a…
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A 100% Chance: Westry Transfers to Syracuse
Ah yes, the ultimate-play-on-words name is not just back in the picture, but is on next year’s roster portrait for the Orange. After choosing Auburn over Nebraska, Syracuse and LSU last year, and subsequently playing only nine minutes per game, the 6’6 combo guard has transferred to Cuse in year one of Adrian Autry’s head…
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Has Syracuse Gotten Better?
A lot has changed in the month since Syracuse went one and done in the ACC tournament. In the case of Jim Boeheim’s retirement and Adrian Autry’s promotion, more has changed than at any point in nearly five decades. However, while there’s a new man in charge and Brenden Straughn was added to the coaching…
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What Happens If Judah Mintz Stays or Leaves?
The offseason has nearly trumped the end of season storylines that continue to surface for ‘Cuse men’s hoops. A four-game losing stretch, plus an early exit in the ACC tournament didn’t make as many headlines as Jim Boehiem’s retirement, Adrian Autry’s promotion, JJ Starling transferring to the Orange and Symir Torrence entering the transfer portal.…
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Specialization Has Hurt Syracuse for Too Long
The Adrian Autry era is off to a roaring start for Syracuse. He’s brought back his assistant coaches and is in the process of hiring another one, and he hasn’t lost any significant contributors so far. Yes, Symir Torrence and John Bol Ajak are in the portal and were valuable members of SU during their…
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Syracuse Basketball Has Momentum Again
It’s been a long week for the Syracuse men’s basketball program. Just seven days ago, the Orange were taking on Wake Forest in round two of the ACC Tournament, and despite losing on a buzzer-beating three for the second time in three years, it doesn’t matter. Jim Boeheim then gave a very cryptic postgame press…
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Jackpot! JJ Starling Transfers to Syracuse
The post-Jim Boeheim era is less than a week fresh, but it has already delivered in a monumental way. Former five-star recruit and McDonald’s All American JJ Starling is heading home, where he grew up in Baldwinsville, to join SU after one season at Notre Dame. In other words, the Adrian Autry reign is here.…
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Did Syracuse Go All-In for the Class of ’22 Because It’s Boeheim’s Finale?
The Class of ’22 is historic for Syracuse, not only in its size but also its national ranking. Jim Boeheim suggested it could be perhaps his best class ever, and its currently 14th overall and 4th in the ACC according to 247 Sports. Other places have them rated close to the top 10. Most of…
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JJ Starling’s Stress Level Was at a “20” Before Choosing Notre Dame
Watching a top 30 recruit from Baldwinsville choose another ACC school was a tough pill to swallow this week. JJ Starling chose Notre Dame from among a finalists group of 5, which included his hometown Syracuse. How did a CNY native who had more official visits to SU than any other school get away? His…
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Fizz Radio 10/16: Clemson Preview, Midseason Awards & Five Star Review
Matt Bonaparte and Jaron May hop on the mic for this week’s podcast version of Fizz Radio. The two preview Friday’s Syracuse vs. Clemson showdown, handout some midseason awards, and take a deep dive into Syracuse Basketball recruiting in Five Star Review. Oh, and of course, they play Fictional Fizz and get to your Fizz…
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Syracuse Stays in the Mix for Maliq Brown
Yesterday was a tough result for SU as Syracuse native and four-star JJ Starling picked another ACC program nearly 600 miles away. It proved that allegiance based off proximity is a dying tactic in recruitment. But to highlight the bad is to overlook the good. Although the buzz continues to surround the now-Notre Dame point…
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JJ Starling Chooses Notre Dame, What’s Next for Syracuse?
JJ Starling knew how to build the drama, whether it was intentional or not. His announcement was supposed to come down at 5p ET, but technical difficulties delayed the decision for 11 grueling minutes as fans and media flooded Paul Biancardi’s Instagram account. After it all Starling, a top 30 combo guard who originally hails…
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After Carey’s Commitment, There’s Still a Missing Piece to the Class of 2022
Zero-star recruit Peter Carey might not be the big man that Syracuse fans dreamed of, but he’s the big man that they got. There’s a lot riding on Carey’s ability to anchor the Zone in the middle, and defy the scouting reports and small offer sheet. Now that Carey is in for 2022 with Quadir…
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Analyzing JJ Starling’s Recent Top 5
Four-star guard and Central New York native JJ Starling released his top five on Thursday night. To everyone’s relief, Syracuse did make the cut. The La Lumiere combo guard will choose between Syracuse, Duke, Notre Dame, Stanford, and Northwestern sometime in October, according to Syracuse.com. Starling’s post drew instant attention from Buddy Boeheim and Symir…
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Syracuse Should Sell JJ Starling on Being the Big Dog
The news of Kamari Lands’ decommitment splashed cold water on the excitement over Syracuse’s Class of ’22. The Orange had stacked a top 5 class with Lands, Justin Taylor and Quadir Copeland, which would’ve given SU a terrific nucleus for the future. But Lands’ desire to pursue more NIL opportunities will likely push him elsewhere.…
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Is Syracuse Sunk if Chance Westry Commits to LSU After Kamari Lands News?
Kamari Lands was the focal point of an elite Class of ’22 for Syracuse. His decommittment rocked the Orange recruiting efforts. Now SU is scrambling to fill that hole and one of their targets is headed toward LSU. Chance Westry is a 6-6 small forward and rated the 29th best player in the class by…
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Five Star Review 8/21: Chance Westry, JJ Starling, Peter Carey
Matt Bonaparte and Cam Ezeir are with you for this week’s edition of Five Star Review. The guys discuss the latest on the SU basketball recruiting trail. Will the Orange add another or will Jim Boeheim be content with 3 solid recruits?
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Five Star Review: Quadir Copeland Commits to SU, Big Names Still on the Trail
Listen as John Eads and Brad Klein discuss this week’s Five Star Review. The boys go deeper into 4 star guard Quadir Copeland’s commitment to Syracuse and go over some names still available on the recruiting trail. This includes Chance Westry, JJ Starling, and Peter Carey.
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Syracuse Edition: Pick a Guard, Any Guard
The last piece to the puzzle of an already stout 2022 recruiting class is a point guard. SU commit Kamari Lands can man the power forward spot at 6‚Äô8‚Äù, but also dominate in a stretch 4 role with the ability to handle the ball beyond the perimeter. Recent Syracuse commit Justin Taylor has the height…
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Five Star Review 7/24: Syracuse Recruits at Peach Jam
Jaron May and Cameron Ezeir host this week’s Five Star Review. The guys take a deep dive into the Syracuse recruits and commits at Peach Jam. Plus, they answer one of the biggest questions surrounding SU’s class of 2022. You can listen to Five-Star Review on SoundCloud, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or anywhere you get…
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How Are SU’s Targets Doing at Nike’s Peach Jam Tourney?
We‚Äôre still a good couple of months away from Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball re-taking the floor in the Dome, but we‚Äôve still had quite a bit to talk about this summer. SU‚Äôs class of ‚Äò22 recruiting group has taken shape and quickly become a pretty intriguing group of players. Some of those recruits (and other SU…
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Five Star Review 7/17: Q’yaeir Price, JJ Starling, Derik Queen
Matt Bonaparte and Brad Klein bring you up to speed in everything SU recruiting news.
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Syracuse Staff Wants J.J. Starling to Be Part of Monster ’22 Class
J.J. Starling knows the Syracuse hoops program well. He knows what the Dome looks like when 30,000 make it the loudest college venue in America. He knows the hype when Duke or UNC comes to town. He knows the Orange flags and banners that wave across Central New York every spring. He’s a Baldwinsville product.…
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Five Star Review: Westry, Starling, and Filipowski + ASU Scandal Involving an SU Recruit
Matt Bonaparte and Cam Ezeir are with you for another Five Star Review. The guys discuss the futures of a few SU targets as well as get you up to speed on what’s going on with Arizona State’s recruiting scandal that took place in the heart of the pandemic.
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Where Should Syracuse Focus its Recruiting?
When Kamari Lands became Syracuse‚Äôs first 2022 commit, and Symir Torrence transferred to SU, the recruiting focus took a drastic turn from guards to centers. The talk on the Hill was no longer about Dior Johnson‚Äôs decommitment or the possibility of landing Zion Cruz. The focus shifted to Donovan Clingan and Kyle Filipowski due to…
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Five-Star Review: Chance Westry, JJ Starling, Quadir Copeland
Matt Bonaparte and Jaron May host another edition of Five-Star Review, where we discuss the biggest names you need to know in Syracuse recruiting. On this episode, the guys take a deep dive into possible guards in the class of 2022, specifically, Chance Westry, JJ Starling and Quadir Copeland. You can listen to Five-Star Review…
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Fizz Radio 5/29: Mid-Majors vs. High-Majors, Football’s Areas of Improvement & Five Star Review
Matt Bonaparte and Jaron May hop on the mic to host this week’s Fizz Radio. The guys discuss how some mid-majors are refusing to playing high-majors in fear of their players transferring, Syracuse Football’s biggest areas of emphasis, and guard recruits in Five Star Review. Oh, and of course, get to Fictional Fizz and your…
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What does JJ Starling’s Prep School Transfer Mean for SU?
Syracuse 2022 target JJ Starling is taking his talents from C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, NY to La Lumiere School in LaPorte, Indiana. The four-star point guard is rated in ESPN‚Äôs Top 60 in his class, and currently holds offers from Syracuse, UConn, Washington, Miami (FL), Alabama and St. John’s, among others. It shouldn‚Äôt…
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