No Goggles Required: Get an Early Look at an SU Recruit

by Jeremy Ryan on Jan 14, 2012 11:32 AM EST in Syracuse Basketball

Horace Grant, not Harvey... as least I think it is. They're twins, you see. Still no goggles.

Fine… it’s actually Harvey Grant who is Jerami Grant’s father, not Horace. Who said headline writing was easy?

Anyway, if you’ve been hankering for a glimpse at one of next season’s two prized Orange basketball recruits, ESPN will help to sate your appetite this coming Monday. I know, I know. We hate ESPN. But hear me out.

Jerami Grant, a 2012-13 Syracuse Orange freshman-to-be and top 100 ranked forward from Hyattesville, Maryland, will lead his DeMatha Catholic team into Springfield, Mass. for an early afternoon tilt on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Grant and company will face off against Bishop Gorman out of Las Vegas, which features consensus Class of 2012 #1 ranked forward Shabazz Muhammad. It may be the toughest head-to-head match-up Grant faces all season, and will be a prime opportunity for Orange fans to get a long look at a potential replacement for outgoing senior Kris Joseph in the fall of 2012.

The game is part of the Spalding Hoophall Classic, and is scheduled to air live on ESPNU at 1:00. If you aren’t lucky enough to be off from work or school, now’s the time to set your DVR. We’ll have a recap of the game and analysis of the future Orange man right here on TNIAAM.

Here is some Grant and Muhammad YouTubery to whet your appetite for their showdown this coming Monday.

Jerami Grant:

(via SportsOnTheSide)

Shabazz Muhammad:

(via Ballislifedotcom)

Jeremy Ryan is a writer and editor for CNYcentral.com in Syracuse. You can follow him on Twitter @JeremyRyan44.

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21 on Dematha is a 2013 potential recruit, Beejay Anya.

I didn’t realize he was shorter than Grant though, I hope he grows a few more inches because that’s an undersized 5 if we land him, not sure Beejay would be a wing player in the 2-3

by noro on Jan 14, 2012 12:12 PM EST reply actions

Good tip

Thanks for the tip. I’ll keep an eye out for him.

by Jeremy Ryan on Jan 14, 2012 4:33 PM EST up reply actions

Anya would be akin to a poor man's AO.

I’d rather go after Nerlens and Goodluck.

by Anon5QADEtU4 on Jan 14, 2012 8:17 PM EST up reply actions

Nice highlights

But i’m looking forward to see him in game action. Basketball highlights are fine and dandy, but I’d really like to see him in the flow of a game. Instead of dunks, 3’s and blocked shots. Kid seems real quick off his feet tho!

by Mike Will is DoubleDown on Jan 14, 2012 12:38 PM EST reply actions

Agreed

It will be interesting to see him not only in live comp but against one of the best in his class.

by Jeremy Ryan on Jan 14, 2012 4:35 PM EST up reply actions

I really like Grant's game.

I think he translates to a Damone Brown type of player. Or if he really tops out, John Wallace.

by Anon5QADEtU4 on Jan 14, 2012 8:19 PM EST up reply actions

Wait, we have a recruit coming in named "Shabazz?"

That’s going to be a lot of fun.

Go Tartans!

by voteprime on Jan 14, 2012 12:44 PM EST reply actions

Nope, we are getting Jerami Grant, The #8 SF prospect in this years class - Shabbaz is ranked #1 SF

Shabazz is as yet undeclared, but sounds like Kentucky. He already looks like he’s been playing college ball for two years. While Im looking forward to seeing what Grant is capable of after some seasoning (looks like a beast on defense) that Shabazz is a man among boys out there already.

Muhammad said he took official visits to Texas A&M in September and Kentucky in October. He spoke highly of both programs, in particular the Wildcats, whose Big Blue Madness impressed him. Of the coaches he’s met, UK’s John Calipari stands out, Muhammad said.

“I think it’s probably because it was my last official visit,” he said, “but Coach Cal’s personality is great. He pushes his players in practice. That’s the thing I’m looking for. I’m trying to get better and get to the next level.”

by Pinker on Jan 14, 2012 1:49 PM EST up reply actions

Correct

Pinker is correct. Sorry if I was unclear, Voteprime. I don’t know if SU has any scholarships left for next year even if they were recruiting Muhammad, unless someone leaves early for the pros.

by Jeremy Ryan on Jan 14, 2012 4:38 PM EST up reply actions

We got 12 right now

Dashonte leaving opened up one. Scoop and Kris both graduate to open up for the two we have coming in.

by actioncuse on Jan 14, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions

Good news for todays cuse game...

Higgins already did the cincy game, burr is doing the pitt.marq game

Bad news….neither were there for the first prov.cuse game…

You keep chanting one more year, I thought college was four years

by PointBlankPeriodPeriod on Jan 14, 2012 2:45 PM EST reply actions

Grant is projected as a power forward who will work around the rim.

He won’t replace KrisJo.

by NoXCUSE99 on Jan 14, 2012 3:02 PM EST reply actions

I see Grant as more

of a CJ Fair type. He’ll come in ready to contribute, but his skill set will grow each year.

Cuse fan in ACC country.

by petecarp on Jan 14, 2012 3:38 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

Ready to contribute to a roster with little room.

I’d like to see him RS next season. The frontcourt is absolutely STACKED.

by Anon5QADEtU4 on Jan 14, 2012 8:23 PM EST up reply actions

Perhaps

In the 2-3 zone the SF and PF are fairly interchangeable. It’s possible that Fair could start at SF next year with Southerland and Grant coming off the bench.

by Jeremy Ryan on Jan 14, 2012 4:44 PM EST up reply actions

O/T

Florida State 61

North Carolina 36

12 minutes to go.

Dictated, but not read.

http://atlanticcoastconfidential.wordpress.com/

by ezcuse on Jan 14, 2012 3:37 PM EST reply actions

Now 65-36

Though Ron Morris thinks… well, you know what he thinks.

Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

by wildcatlh on Jan 14, 2012 3:38 PM EST up reply actions

BTW

Anyone know the most that Syracuse has trailed by in any game so far this season? Have they trailed by double digits at any time?

by kd bart on Jan 14, 2012 3:44 PM EST reply actions

I have saved every game on my TiVO, but I just don't have the time...

…But weren’t they down 9 to Stanford?

by ex-Townie on Jan 14, 2012 3:48 PM EST up reply actions

Final in Tallahassee

FSU 90
North Carolina 57

Never argue with an idiot. They'll bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

by wildcatlh on Jan 14, 2012 4:13 PM EST reply actions

“I think today we saw a different side of UNC. How many other teams in the country can put 5 walk ons out there in a pressure situation like that? I think with that kind of total team depth and talent they are clearly the #1 team. Maybe when Syracuse recruits some better walk ons and runs the table I will vote them #1.”

-Ron Morris

by actioncuse on Jan 14, 2012 4:37 PM EST reply actions 2 recs

things to take away from the vid.

As stated above.. highlight vids are tough to judge, but you need to look for certain tendencies and underrated aspects, here’s what i got.

made a driving layup with his left hand
blocked shots with both hands
went to the rim STRONG, dunked when he could
good footwork in post(the reverse layup was nice)
shooting stroke is…ok…doesn’t seem fluid, little too high. But its not scoop freshman year
not afraid of driving.. but definitely want to see it more
head up when dribbling, can create for others using the dribble

Obviously.. hoping i can watch that game on monday.

by Acera on Jan 14, 2012 5:21 PM EST reply actions

Agree

but i’ll say you want players to shoot the ball high. I think his shot looks ok as well, but too high is a good thing. I think he flicks it a little too much and seems to fall back a step when shooting rather then going straight up. Could use some work but definitely seems capable.

by Mike Will is DoubleDown on Jan 15, 2012 12:33 PM EST up reply actions