The Re-Melo-Ing Of Syracuse Basketball Nears

by Sean Keeley on Jul 30, 2009 8:40 PM EDT

Back on July 10th, D.A. over at Orange Fizz (where hyperlinks are forbidden!!!) spoke with Adam Ross, high school coach of one Fabricio De Melo. Ross mentioned that Melo, one of the most highly-touted recruits in the 2010 class, has whittled his list down to four schools and Syracuse was among them (scroll down a little more than halfway to see the article):

"He's basically down to four schools now. Those being Louisville, Syracuse, UConn and Florida State. There are a bunch of other schools that he has not visited. They're not totally out of the question. But right now we're spending a lot of time focusing on those four schools that he visited."

Melo was on-hand for Syracuse's win over Stephen F. Austin the NCAA Tournament and by all accounts had a great visit to SU a couple months back.

Now comes word that a final decision is expected from Fab next week and that "the consensus among AAU coaches and recruiting analysts is that Melo is heavily leaning toward Syracuse." Giddy the f*** up.

Why should you be so concerned about this 7-foot, 267 pound Brazilian? As D.A. puts it, "What if [Hasheem] Thabeet added 25 pounds, a handful of low-post moves and a smooth 20-foot jumper?" I want to go to there.

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Nice.

Also, Sagemont HS is about a 10-15 minute drive from where I live. May have to do a little scouting next season if he decides to head up to Syracuse…

by wildcatlh on Jul 30, 2009 8:57 PM EDT reply actions

or

some serious recruiting in the next week. Perhaps an orange range rover in front of his house?

by ryanwk628 on Jul 31, 2009 8:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Fine, but when the NCAA comes calling, you’re the one getting blamed for the tournament ban.

by wildcatlh on Jul 31, 2009 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions

unfortunately

i bet he goes to the UConvicts. They have a history of turning out big men.

by jimbowolbs on Jul 30, 2009 9:12 PM EDT reply actions

the linked article to today’s Post-Standard has the final four teams as being: SU, L’Ville, Florida, and Miami. It sounds like UConn and Florida State are no longer in the running. Other reports say it’s really down to us and Louisville.

If he doesn’t come to Syracuse, then I’d much rather he go to a school outside of the Big East.

by stumpycuse on Jul 30, 2009 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Fizz re-confirmed

Florida State still on the list, not Florida.

Troy Nunes Is An Absolute Magician - The Syracuse blog that cares.

by Sean Keeley on Jul 31, 2009 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Fuck yes!

Also, nice 30 Rock quote. I also want to go to there.

by NOLACuse on Jul 30, 2009 9:13 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Will he also replicate Thabeet's amazing ability

To not get called for body checks on 2/3rds of his blocks? That would be helpful.

Homer: Aw, twenty dollars! I wanted a peanut!
Homer's Brain: Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts!
Homer: Explain how!
Homer's Brain: Money can be exchanged for goods and services!
Homer: Woo-hoo!

by bigbluethruandthru on Jul 31, 2009 9:33 PM EDT reply actions