Tag: Syracuse basketball recruiting
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So, it’s Over for Dior Johnson. But You Knew That.
It’s officially official. Dior Johnson isn’t coming to Syracuse. That’s not new. What is new is his commitment to Oregon. That might come as a surprise to Syracuse fans. After all, the rumor was that Johnson dropped his commitment to SU because of academic struggles. For that reason, the consensus was that Johnson would take…
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Syracuse Needs to Take Quadir Copeland’s Visit Seriously
There‚Äôs plenty of buzz around the 2022 recruits, so why not add fuel to the proverbial fire. No, this is not about Donovan Clingan, Kyle Filipowski, Justin Taylor, JJ Starling, Chance Westry or Zion Cruz. But about a three-star, according to 247Sports, that makes his way to Central New York today through the 24th. The…
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How is the Syracuse Official Visit Experience?
A pair of 2022 recruits in Justin Taylor and Kyle Filipowski have already made their official visits to the Hill earlier this month. How‚Äôd they go? Here‚Äôs the undoubtable truth: both look good in the Orange threads. But that‚Äôs not enough to drive players to their possible four-year destination. Great official visits will though. Both…
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Fizz Radio 6/12: Syracuse Lax Landscape, Stock Up Stock Down on SU Football, Five Star Review
Matt Bonaparte and Brad Klein are with you for this week’s edition of Orange Fizz Radio. The guys discuss the future of SU lacrosse on both the men’s and women’s circuits, as well as preview the upcoming Syracuse football season with a game of “Stock Up, Stock Down.”
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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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Add Christ Essandoko to the List of 2022 Recruits Syracuse Needs to Offer
2022 could prove to be the best recruiting class in Syracuse basketball history, or at least in recent history. The Orange already have four-star Kamari Lands committed. Plus they are in the mix for plenty of other high-level talent like Kyle Filipowski, Donovan Clingan, Zion Cruz, and many more. Syracuse has offered more than a…
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Should Syracuse’s 2022 Offers Include Amarri Tice?
There‚Äôs been plenty of focus pinned on Donovan Clingan, Kyle Filipowski, Ty Rodgers and the many other offered players that Syracuse has extended interest toward. But the kicker is how deep the class of 2022 is, and how vigilant the Orange must stay on the market. So how about a player that has flown under…
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Five-Star Review: Kyle Filipowski and Donovan Clingan
Brad Klein and Cameron Ezeir headline this week’s Five-Star Review, with the focus solely on the hardwood. It’s all about the official visit of Kyle Filipowski in early June and how he compares to the highly-prioritized Donovan Clingan, who also reportedly visits in the Hill in June.
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Breaking Down Syracuse’s Competition for Donovan Clingan
If there‚Äôs one position that has lacked as of recent on the Hill, it‚Äôs the center slot. Over the past couple years, Bourama Sidibe and Paschal Chukwu have clogged the paint and added very minimal improvements to their respective SU groups. But a player who can change this fortune is Donovan Clingan, who just released…
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The Kamari Lands Interview: Why He Chose Syracuse
In the midst of a busy offseason, five-star Kamari Lands, ranked 19th in ESPN‚Äôs top 60 players in the class of 2022, announced his commitment to Syracuse. He was the first in his class to choose Jim Boeheim and the Orange. ‚ÄúIt’s always been one of my favorite schools growing up. (I like) how they…
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Is Dior Johnson’s Decommitment Syracuse’s Fault?
With Dior Johnson decommitting from Syracuse, all but guaranteeing he will not suit up in Orange, it is official. Three of SU‚Äôs top-five recruits since 2003 never actually made it to the Hill. Andray Blatche, Darius Bazley and Dior Johnson. Blatche and Bazley pursued the professional ranks out of high school. Even though Johnson reopened…
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What does Dior Johnson’s Oak Hill Departure Mean for SU?
Verbal 2022 five-star commit Dior Johnson has been sidelined with a stress fracture in his foot since mid-September. That was reportedly an extra precaution taken to make sure the Kingston, NY native did not miss any games for Oak Hill Academy. It turns out, Johnson might not play for the prep-school powerhouse after all. Head…
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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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Should Dior Johnson Reclassify to the Class of 2021?
Last week, Stockrisers.com and Rivals.com reported that 2022 Syracuse commit Dior Johnson, the class‚Äô top point guard, is considering reclassifying to the Class of 2021. This would make him a 17-year-old freshman. Johnson, a rising junior at powerhouse prep school Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va., is the highest-rated commit for the Orange…
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Is Gerry McNamara the Coach in Waiting?
It‚Äôs only natural in sports to wonder who will be next. Who will be the next champion? Who will be the next star? After 45 years with Jim Boeheim at the helm, Syracuse fans have been wondering for decades who the next coach will be. Boeheim insists he has no plans to retire, which is…
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5/2 FizzRadio: NCAA Changes, Syracuse NFL Prospects & Basketball Recruiting
On this episode of FizzRadio, Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte discuss how the NCAA’s new stance on name, image and likeness will impact Syracuse, predict some future Orange in the NFL, get you caught up on SU basketball recruiting, and of course check the Fizz Feedback. You can listen to Fizz Radio on the Score…
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Syracuse Basketball Recruiting Roundup: Orange Eyeing More West Coast Prospects
Despite the quarantine, Syracuse basketball has been busy making offers lately to members of the 2020, ‚Äò21 and the ultra-hyped 2022 class. Let‚Äôs get you caught up. Frank Anselem C 2020 Anselem is a slender center from Georgia who has recently reclassified to 2020, meaning he would join Woody Newton, Kadary Richmond and Illinois transfer…
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How will the Prep-to-Pro Trend Affect Syracuse?
This is not what Syracuse fans want to think about right now. The silver lining to SU‚Äôs recent woes has been the Dior Johnson commitment for 2022. Not only was the plan for Johnson to shine on the Hill, but also for him to bring fellow premier prospects with him. The reasonable fear is that…
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The State of Syracuse Basketball after Louisville Exposes Them, 90-66.
Even if you are someone who is positive it is hard not to feel deflated after last night‚Äôs, 90-66, loss at Louisville. It wasn‚Äôt even like Louisville did anything incredible. Sure, they are a good team at home that had the pieces to beat the zone. They were hungry after dropping two in a row…
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Syracuse Target Isaiah Jackson’s Decision Remains a Mystery
Five-star forward/center Isaiah Jackson is set to announce his decision to play for either Syracuse, Kentucky or Alabama this Saturday around 2:30. Jackson currently sits number 22 in the ESPN 100 for the 2020 class. He would be the highest rated recruit on ESPN to pick Syracuse since 2013‚Äôs Tyler Ennis (#20). Although, Chris McCullough…
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With Voids to Fill, Syracuse Basketball’s Incoming Class is Incredibly Crucial
Syracuse will hurt far more from its departures heading into the 2019-2020 season than it did coming into this past one. With Tyus Battle NBA bound, Frank Howard and Paschal Chukwu are graduating, and there is also no guarantee that Oshae Brissett will be back either. Because of how much more painful the departures after…
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Class of 2019 Recruiting Rankings Loaded with NY Area Studs
Note to the rest of the ACC: don‚Äôt let the Orange get hot on the recruiting trail. With a loaded class featuring two blue-chippers already on the way next year, Syracuse may have a chance to bring in another high-profile group in 2019 ‚Äî thanks in large part to geography. We‚Äôve heard plenty about Joe…
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Syracuse basketball offers three elite prospects with ties to program
After a disappointing 2017 recruiting cycle (zero top 100 recruits), Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball has seemingly found a way to turn things around for the class of 2018. With already committed players shooting up recruiting boards and other highly-touted prospects considering SU for next season, there‚Äôs a lot of reason to be excited for the future…
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Syracuse Basketball Lands ECU Transfer Elijah Hughes
Syracuse lands its fourth transfer in three years.
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Syracuse Basketball And Football Offer List
Both the SU Basketball and Football coaching staffs have been busy hitting the recruiting trail. Here‚Äôs who Syracuse is after. 2018 Point Guard David Duke Over the weekend the Orange officially entered the David Duke sweepstakes. The 2018 combo-guard is rated as a three-star player on 247Sports.com. He is from Massachusetts and attends Cushing Academy,…
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Fizz Five: Highlights From Interview With Oshae Brissett
Class of 2017 hoops commit Oshae Brissett came on Fizz Radio this week to discuss all things Orange. Read what Syracuse‚Äôs newest forward has to say about the Boeheim to Hopkins transition, his favorite NBA player and much more below. On why he chose SU‚Ķ ‚ÄúWhen they first started recruiting me, they came to my…
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Recruiting Updates On Four SU Prospects
A number of SU football and basketball targets have made headlines in the past few days. Here‚Äôs what you need to know. Raheme Fuller Early Monday, the 2017 cornerback from Florida tweeted out a list of his top eight schools with Syracuse listed first. Fuller was offered by SU in May and told the Fizz…
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Where Should Syracuse Direct Their Recruiting?
With a lot of departures on the way, Syracuse needs to look towards the future.
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Who Has Been Offered By Syracuse So Far This Week?
Jim Boeheim and Dino Babers have both offered recruits.
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Monday Recruiting: Yurtseven Chooses N.C. State And A Football Note
SU’s pursuit of Omer Yurtseven falls short.
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Monday Recruiting: SU Still Looking To Strengthen D-Line, Basketball Targets Visiting
Three recruiting stories to know heading into the week.
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Monday Recruiting: Sherrod Commits, Moyer Visits and Jaret Patterson Discusses SU
All the info from a major recruiting weekend at SU.
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Matthew Moyer Talks Recruiting, Jim Boeheim and Paul Pierce
SU’s first 2016 commit visit the Hill this weekend.
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