Rakeem Christmas picks Syracuse
Words. Austin Burton
In their storied history, Syracuse basketball hasn’t exactly been known for elite big men. That could change in the next few years.
With 2010 All-American center Fab Melo currently preparing for his freshman season at Syracuse, the Orange just landed a commitment from Class of 2011 star center Rakeem Christmas, considered one of the best big man in the country.
“I had a lot of great options, but I fell in love with Syracuse,” Christmas told Fox Sports. “I know a lot of the guys on the team and that made a difference in my decision. I also felt that I could fit in well with their system.”
At 6-9, the Philadelphia (via St. Croix) product is a defensive and rebounding force. While Christmas’ list also included Georgetown and Florida International, a big influence on his decision was AAU teammate Trevor Cooney, who’d committed to the ‘Cuse months ago.
