Words. Patrick Cassidy
So is Syracuse still in the running for Brooklyn sophomore Isaiah Whitehead (Lincoln HS) or not? Reports hit yesterday that the 6-4 star guard had crossed the ‘Cuse off of his list of schools because of the allegations of molestation against Syracuse assistant Bernie Fine, but now the reports of Whitehead’s decision are being refuted by his Lincoln coach, Dwayne Morton.
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Words. High School Hoop
Seventeen of the nation’s top 19-and-unders, including seven possessing prior USA Basketball experience, have accepted invitations from the USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Committee to attend the 2011 USA Basketball Men’s U19 World Championship Team training camp. The training camp, which will be held June 17-24 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., will be used to select the 12-member team that will represent the USA at the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship. MORE >
Words. Trevor Kapp
Trevor Cooney knows the Andy Rautins comparisons are inevitable. They’re about the same size, have in the gym range and are highly valued by Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim. But the Wilmington, Del., native isn’t settling for a pre-determined fate. While he admits the Rautins comparisons are flattering, the high school junior has his own goals. We caught up with him this weekend at the Boo Williams Invitational following a tough loss to E1T1 Elite (featuring Austin Rivers) to discuss his AAU team, his Syracuse future and some of his other interests. MORE >
Words. Aron Phillips
The last time a Melo suited up for Syracuse, the Orange won the National Championship. And I’m sure Jim Boeheim hopes the same will happen when Fabricio de Melo a.k.a. Fab Melo suits up in 2010. Earning perhaps the biggest recruiting coup of the summer, the 7-foot, 267-pound center has committed to the Orange. MORE >
