Let’s hope Syracuse avoids the epitome of brutality this season
You know the Syracuse Orange basketball season is close when CBS Sports college basketball reporter Jon Rothstein hits the 315 for a practice.
Some of you will never forget when Rothstein gave us Kaleb Joseph: Bloodshooter, so what did he have to say about the 24-25 Orange?
Palpable Buzz in the 315 regarding Hofstra transfer Jaquan Carlos. Going to give Syracuse a true “table setter” at PG. The staff already loves him.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) October 21, 2024
You knew someone was getting the “Palpable Buzz” moniker but did you have Jaquan Carlos as your selection? Carlos gives the Orange what feels like their first true point guard in a few years.
Like the makeup of Syracuse’s PF/C combo with Donnie Freeman and Colorado transfer Eddie Lampkin. Should be able to match up with any opponent. Lampkin should get better shots for the perimeter, which should shoot a higher percentage.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) October 21, 2024
With Syracuse retooling the roster, it will be interesting to see how this frontcourt will perform. Lampkin gives the Orange a post scorer while Freeman’s athleticism should match up well against opponents.
Under-The-Radar ACC Freshman: Syracuse’s Petar Majstorovic. 6-8 F looks primed to be in the Orange rotation. Remember The Name.
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) October 21, 2024
Well now you’ve got our attention. Majstorovic getting this endorsement already has Orange fans talking about Marek 2.0. It’s probably better if you try and remember first year Marek and not Senior Marek when ramping up your expectations, but we know how much we all miss our Slender Slovak.
Here’s Jon’s recap of his practice visit.
ROTHSTEIN REACTION: SYRACUSE. pic.twitter.com/hZowzwqs8f
— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) October 21, 2024