Syracuse Daily Links: Jonny Flynn & Carmelo, Together At Last?

by Sean Keeley on Feb 7, 2012 3:13 PM EST

Jonny Flynn Rumors: Knicks Interest In Former Syracuse Guard? - SB Nation New York
"No deal is imminent with either team, but both clubs are in desperate need of a point guard and have Flynn on their radar, said Broussard.

Syracuse Orange Basketball Alumni Team Up in New York? | Bleacher Report
Now imagine if Anthony and Flynn, arguably two of the most popular and most productive players Syracuse has seen, team up in New York City. The two would play in Syracuse's home away from home called Madison Square Garden and would not hurt the Syracuse athletics' brand of "New York's college team."

CuseConfidential.com - Top recruiters by conference
Adkins, the Syracuse recruiting coordinator, was instrumental in bringing numerous prospect to the Orange in 2012, including many of their three-stars. Adkins brought in three-stars Ashton Broyld, Zian Jones, Josh Manley, Joshua Parris, Markus Pierce-Brewster and James Washington, while adding an assist on Kyle Knapp and George Morris. Adkins' recruits came from all over the country, including New York, California, Michigan, Georgia and Florida.

Will Michael Carter-Williams' friendship with Nerlens Noel give Syracuse an advantage with the top recruit? | syracuse.com
"He’s one of my best friends," Carter-Williams said. "We’ve been playing AAU ball together since my sophomore year of high school. I just knew him from around. Then, after, we played on the same AAU team. We just hung out with each other all summer and he comes to my house all of the time."

Hotel business booms with upcoming Big East rivalries | syracuse.com
Rooms at The Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel have been booked for months in anticipation of Saturday's game against UConn, said David Heymann, the hotel's general manager. As of Friday afternoon, the Sheraton was also fully booked for SU's game against Georgetown on Wednesday.

Rothstein Files: Boeheim Likes Feel Of Balanced Syracuse Attack " CBS New York
"We’re 20 something games into the season so we’re going to play who we’re going to play," Boeheim said on Monday. "We’re not going to change things."

Poliquin: Dean Smith will be the next to fall for Syracuse University basketball coach Jim Boeheim | syracuse.com
"With all due respect, I don’t look at the numbers like you do," he offered, almost with a sigh. "I’ve had a lot of really good players and a lot of help along the way and I’ve been able to coach longer than I ever thought I would. I’m proud that I’ve lasted this long in coaching because that’s hard to do. And that’s a lot of wins. I recognize that."

Q&A with SU alumna Heather Dubrow, new star on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of Orange County." - Feature - The Daily Orange
Syracuse University alumna and Westchester, N.Y., native, Heather Dubrow is the newest addition to this season of Bravo's "Real Housewives of Orange County,"

College Basketball Power Rankings: Kentucky Still On Top Heading Into Rivalry Week - SBNation.com
Digger Phelps called "Fab Melo" "Thad Matta" on ESPN Monday night. This doesn't really have any bearing on the Syracuse basketball team, but it happened, and the sad thing is that zero people were surprised. He receives a large paycheck for his work.

Syracuse University Athletics - Fair Nominated for GEICO Play of the Year
Sophomore forward C.J. Fair has been nominated for the GEICO Play of the Year for his dunk against Pittsburgh on January 16.

Kenny: Here Comes The Gauntlet

Some familiar faces around Syracuse weigh in on a word to describe this year's Syracuse University men's basketball team (via Syracuse.com). "Gevaldick!"

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“Now imagine if Anthony and Flynn, arguably two of the most popular and most productive players Syracuse has seen, team up in New York City.”

I would argue with this point.

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by MikeyGreen on Feb 7, 2012 3:29 PM EST reply actions

I don't want to see Flynn to the Knicks

Flynn’s time in Syracuse was great, and I love the guy to death. But he’s really underachieved in the NBA and he’s a shoot-first point guard. The Knicks may have something in Jeremy Lin – I only want to see Flynn there if they can give up some baggage like Balkman/Bibby, two guys the Rockets have no interest in.

by Menotti on Feb 7, 2012 4:14 PM EST reply actions

The Rockets don't seem to have much interest in Flynn, either.

Flynn has gotten a bit of a bad rap. He had a serviceable rookie season, got hurt, and then punted to the bench.

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by Fly Rodder on Feb 7, 2012 4:50 PM EST up reply actions

Plus he hated the triangle offense in Minnesota.

He would fit well with LA’s Dribble drive style.

by fatmofo55 on Feb 7, 2012 4:59 PM EST up reply actions

I'll agree

He didn’t really get a real shot. But the whole, “you never lose your job because of injury” thing doesn’t really apply in sports any more. If your replacement catches fire, then he’s going to stay there until he cools off, gets injured, whatever. A servicable rookie season doesn’t exactly compel a coach to stick with him after injury.

I will say though, at the risk of sounding bitter, Jonny could have used another year of seasoning at the ‘Cuse. He was a guy that got by mostly on quicks and athleticism, attributes that are largely negated in the League for a guy that’s prolly no taller than 5’10". Another year of college to actually learn how to play PG and maybe a servicable rookie year turns into a good, or even great, one and he doesn’t lose his spot to Luke Ridnour.

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by FeloniousPhunk on Feb 8, 2012 2:39 PM EST up reply actions

Lin isn't a long term answer

He’s a liability on defense and even the Seven Seconds or Less Suns proved that you can’t win titles without a little bit of defense. Now, you could say the same thing about Steve Nash, who everyone agrees is the PG the Knicks need….but Lin is no Steve Nash.

Really, there are only 3 PG I can think of who can effectively run D’antoni’s system: Nash, Jason Kidd and Chris Paul. Pass-first PG who can make a jump shot when you need them to. Otherwise, most young PG nowadays are looking to score, and that’s not the PG primary job in that system. I’d love to see Syracuse alums teaming up, but NY isn’t the place for Jonny.

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by FeloniousPhunk on Feb 8, 2012 2:34 PM EST up reply actions