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Could some one please post the ESPN INSIDER ARTICLE CBB Summer Buzz, Syracuse Orange? thanks
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[h2]CBB Summer Buzz: Syracuse[/h2] [h3]The Orange have many holes to fill and some young talent hoping to answer the call[/h3]
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By Mike Hume
ESPN Insider
Archive
Insider knows you're hot for hoops during the summer, so we bring you a closer look at five programs on the rise, five on the way down and five at acrossroads. On Friday, we conclude this week's look at five schools that are down from a year ago by checking in with Syracuse. StartingMonday, we move on to five schools at a crossroads, beginning with North Carolina.
[h3]Syracuse Orange[/h3]28-10 (NCAA Sweet 16)
For two seasons, Jonny Flynn's impossibly wide, ear-to-ear grin left anindelible imprint on the Syracuse program. Now his absence, along with the departures of Eric Devendorf and PaulHarris, will leave an immeasurable hole in the Orange offense.
Even if his sideline expressions aren't the best indicator of a bright-side point of view, head coach Jim Boeheim is trying to accentuate the positiveheading into the new season. But you don't accumulate the kind of Big East success he's enjoyed by banking on blind optimism.
"The good thing is we have three starters returning," Boeheim says. "But certainly we have tremendous losses to replace as well."
To that end, he's looking for increased contributions from those returning starters -- seniors Arinze Onuaku and AndyRautins and junior Rick Jackson. And a few assists from some relatively unsungnewcomers wouldn't hurt either.
To read about the super-transfer who could be a lottery pick, the battle to replace Jonny Flynn at the point, and more reasons why Boeheim isunusually optimistic, you must be an ESPN Insider.
[h3]Welcome to Campus[/h3]
Brandon Triche, 6-foot-3, PG/SG
While Triche hasn't commanded star-in-the-making pub from recruiting services, Boeheim recently told the Syracuse Post-Standard that he pursued the guard,who is the nephew of former Syracuse forward Howard Triche, "as hard as anyone I've ever recruited." That urgency was partly driven by a sensethat Flynn would bolt for the NBA, but Boeheim also appreciated Triche's court savvy and leadership.
"Brandon has won two state championships, and we think he knows how to play the point. He's a very good passer," Boeheim says.
Triche will likely share time at the point with redshirt sophomore Scoop Jardinein trying to replace Flynn's 17.4 points and 6.7 assists per game. One factor in Triche's favor: He's played over his head most of his youngcareer, suiting up for his brother Mike's 9- to 13-year-old team at age 6.
Wesley Johnson, 6-foot-7, F (Transfer)
After two seasons as a starter with the Cyclones, Wesley Johnson blew out of Iowa State and into upstate New York. Averaging over 12 ppg in both his freshmanand sophomore seasons, the deep-shooting, big-boarding former member of the Big 12's All-Rookie team figures to be an immediate pick-me-up fortalent-sapped Syracuse. In fact, Boeheim not only thinks he'll be a top-10 pick in next season's draft, but he also believes Johnson would have gone inthe top 15 this June, even after sitting out a year. And a few big performances in past big games bode well for future Big East success, including a20-point showing (five 3-pointers) in 2008 against eventual national champ Kansas.
DaShonte Riley, 6-11, C (No. 58 ESPNU 100)
The big man might be the most ballyhooed frosh joining the program, but he'll play behind Onuaku at the 5. That depth could be key, however, as theincumbent big man's PT was often limited last year by troublesome knees. "Arinze should be fine," says Boeheim, noting his center's offseasonsurgery. "But it's good to have another big guy out there, too. We're very pleased with the depth we have at center."
An added bonus: Riley originally committed to nemesis Georgetown before reversing course. So is Boeheim reveling in his rival's plight? "Hasn'teven crossed my mind," he says with a chuckle. Suuuure it hasn't.
[h3]Hole to Fill: The Basket[/h3]
While the Orange lose their top 3 scorers from a team that barely ran eight-deep, Cuse still has some juice. Per Kenpom.com, Rautins posted a higher offensive rating than Devendorf last season -- thanks to a lower turnover rateand better assist rate -- and Johnson's scoring averages in his two seasons in the Big 12 compare quite well with those of the departed Harris.
The biggest potential leap however could be made by Jackson, who steadily earned more playing time as last season progressed. The burly (if notsmooth-moving) power forward averaged 11 ppg and 7 rpg in the NCAA tournament.
Syracuse won't likely find many points at the foul line, however. Kris Joseph,Jackson and Onuaku all shot less than 50 percent from the stripe last season, particularly burdened by Onuaku's 29.8 percent anchor. And while Rautinsshoots free throws at a career 71 percent clip, he seldom gets to the line (just 45 FTA in 2008-09), preferring to rely on his perimeter shooting.
Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesScoop Jardine has his work cut out for him trying to fill Syracuse's hole at PG.
[h3]New Role: Jardine[/h3]
Even once Triche's training wheels come off, expect Jardine to fill Flynn's vacated PG slot. The shifty, 6-1 Jardine averaged almost 20 minutes pergame his freshman season, earning a starting role by season's end after an injury to Devendorf.
Replacing Flynn's production won't be easy, but bet on Jardine to equal his fellow guard's grit. In the Orange's final game of the 2007-08season, Jardine recorded 12 points, four assists and four boards while playing on a stress fracture in his left tibia. That injury shelved him for all of lastyear's campaign, but now on the mend, Scoop is ready to dish out a little pain of his own.
[h3]Summer Buzz[/h3]
While Boeheim joined Coach K in the Vegas desert to work with Team USA, one of his players was suiting up for the Great White North. Rautins spent this pastweek running with Team Canada in Italy's Trentino Cup. One of two collegiate players on a roster that includes NBA types Joel Anthony (Heat) and SamuelDalembert (76ers), Rautins is getting an increased dose of ballhandling duties in the team's dynamic system.
Primarily a long-range shooter, Rautins recently told the Post-Standard he's also been working on his pull-up jumper. Not that he's abandoning hissweet stroke from deep. In Canada's final game against New Zealand, Rautins posted a game-high 20 points, 12 of them coming from behind the arc.
[h3]Team Twitter[/h3]
TheMikeHopkins: Coach Boeheim is an official warrior!!! He came in on a redeye this morningfrom attending USA stuff and he went right to watching games!
That sort of dedication, courtesy of assistant coach Mike Hopkins, could be why the Orange have already inked Dion Waiters and C.J. Fair, which currently ranks Cuse No. 6 on ESPNU's 2010 class rankings. Even if this season turns sour for Syracuse, newslike that could turn a one-year frown upside down.
Mike Hume is a contributing editor for ESPN Insider.
[h2]CBB Summer Buzz: Syracuse[/h2] [h3]The Orange have many holes to fill and some young talent hoping to answer the call[/h3]
Comment Email Print
By Mike Hume
ESPN Insider
Archive
Insider knows you're hot for hoops during the summer, so we bring you a closer look at five programs on the rise, five on the way down and five at acrossroads. On Friday, we conclude this week's look at five schools that are down from a year ago by checking in with Syracuse. StartingMonday, we move on to five schools at a crossroads, beginning with North Carolina.
[h3]Syracuse Orange[/h3]28-10 (NCAA Sweet 16)
For two seasons, Jonny Flynn's impossibly wide, ear-to-ear grin left anindelible imprint on the Syracuse program. Now his absence, along with the departures of Eric Devendorf and PaulHarris, will leave an immeasurable hole in the Orange offense.
Even if his sideline expressions aren't the best indicator of a bright-side point of view, head coach Jim Boeheim is trying to accentuate the positiveheading into the new season. But you don't accumulate the kind of Big East success he's enjoyed by banking on blind optimism.
"The good thing is we have three starters returning," Boeheim says. "But certainly we have tremendous losses to replace as well."
To that end, he's looking for increased contributions from those returning starters -- seniors Arinze Onuaku and AndyRautins and junior Rick Jackson. And a few assists from some relatively unsungnewcomers wouldn't hurt either.
To read about the super-transfer who could be a lottery pick, the battle to replace Jonny Flynn at the point, and more reasons why Boeheim isunusually optimistic, you must be an ESPN Insider.
[h3]Welcome to Campus[/h3]
Brandon Triche, 6-foot-3, PG/SG
While Triche hasn't commanded star-in-the-making pub from recruiting services, Boeheim recently told the Syracuse Post-Standard that he pursued the guard,who is the nephew of former Syracuse forward Howard Triche, "as hard as anyone I've ever recruited." That urgency was partly driven by a sensethat Flynn would bolt for the NBA, but Boeheim also appreciated Triche's court savvy and leadership.
"Brandon has won two state championships, and we think he knows how to play the point. He's a very good passer," Boeheim says.
Triche will likely share time at the point with redshirt sophomore Scoop Jardinein trying to replace Flynn's 17.4 points and 6.7 assists per game. One factor in Triche's favor: He's played over his head most of his youngcareer, suiting up for his brother Mike's 9- to 13-year-old team at age 6.
Wesley Johnson, 6-foot-7, F (Transfer)
After two seasons as a starter with the Cyclones, Wesley Johnson blew out of Iowa State and into upstate New York. Averaging over 12 ppg in both his freshmanand sophomore seasons, the deep-shooting, big-boarding former member of the Big 12's All-Rookie team figures to be an immediate pick-me-up fortalent-sapped Syracuse. In fact, Boeheim not only thinks he'll be a top-10 pick in next season's draft, but he also believes Johnson would have gone inthe top 15 this June, even after sitting out a year. And a few big performances in past big games bode well for future Big East success, including a20-point showing (five 3-pointers) in 2008 against eventual national champ Kansas.
DaShonte Riley, 6-11, C (No. 58 ESPNU 100)
The big man might be the most ballyhooed frosh joining the program, but he'll play behind Onuaku at the 5. That depth could be key, however, as theincumbent big man's PT was often limited last year by troublesome knees. "Arinze should be fine," says Boeheim, noting his center's offseasonsurgery. "But it's good to have another big guy out there, too. We're very pleased with the depth we have at center."
An added bonus: Riley originally committed to nemesis Georgetown before reversing course. So is Boeheim reveling in his rival's plight? "Hasn'teven crossed my mind," he says with a chuckle. Suuuure it hasn't.
[h3]Hole to Fill: The Basket[/h3]
While the Orange lose their top 3 scorers from a team that barely ran eight-deep, Cuse still has some juice. Per Kenpom.com, Rautins posted a higher offensive rating than Devendorf last season -- thanks to a lower turnover rateand better assist rate -- and Johnson's scoring averages in his two seasons in the Big 12 compare quite well with those of the departed Harris.
The biggest potential leap however could be made by Jackson, who steadily earned more playing time as last season progressed. The burly (if notsmooth-moving) power forward averaged 11 ppg and 7 rpg in the NCAA tournament.
Syracuse won't likely find many points at the foul line, however. Kris Joseph,Jackson and Onuaku all shot less than 50 percent from the stripe last season, particularly burdened by Onuaku's 29.8 percent anchor. And while Rautinsshoots free throws at a career 71 percent clip, he seldom gets to the line (just 45 FTA in 2008-09), preferring to rely on his perimeter shooting.
Jim McIsaac/Getty ImagesScoop Jardine has his work cut out for him trying to fill Syracuse's hole at PG.
[h3]New Role: Jardine[/h3]
Even once Triche's training wheels come off, expect Jardine to fill Flynn's vacated PG slot. The shifty, 6-1 Jardine averaged almost 20 minutes pergame his freshman season, earning a starting role by season's end after an injury to Devendorf.
Replacing Flynn's production won't be easy, but bet on Jardine to equal his fellow guard's grit. In the Orange's final game of the 2007-08season, Jardine recorded 12 points, four assists and four boards while playing on a stress fracture in his left tibia. That injury shelved him for all of lastyear's campaign, but now on the mend, Scoop is ready to dish out a little pain of his own.
[h3]Summer Buzz[/h3]
While Boeheim joined Coach K in the Vegas desert to work with Team USA, one of his players was suiting up for the Great White North. Rautins spent this pastweek running with Team Canada in Italy's Trentino Cup. One of two collegiate players on a roster that includes NBA types Joel Anthony (Heat) and SamuelDalembert (76ers), Rautins is getting an increased dose of ballhandling duties in the team's dynamic system.
Primarily a long-range shooter, Rautins recently told the Post-Standard he's also been working on his pull-up jumper. Not that he's abandoning hissweet stroke from deep. In Canada's final game against New Zealand, Rautins posted a game-high 20 points, 12 of them coming from behind the arc.
[h3]Team Twitter[/h3]
TheMikeHopkins: Coach Boeheim is an official warrior!!! He came in on a redeye this morningfrom attending USA stuff and he went right to watching games!
That sort of dedication, courtesy of assistant coach Mike Hopkins, could be why the Orange have already inked Dion Waiters and C.J. Fair, which currently ranks Cuse No. 6 on ESPNU's 2010 class rankings. Even if this season turns sour for Syracuse, newslike that could turn a one-year frown upside down.
Mike Hume is a contributing editor for ESPN Insider.
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They are going to suck hard this season.
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