Scoop Jardine: A Syracuse Basketball Story In Five Years
by Sean Keeley on Mar 1, 2012 6:17 PM EST
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Donna Ditota ha posted the definitive Scoop Jardine piece over at Syracuse.com and I won't say much other than that you should go read it.
When you really think about it, it's been an impressive story arc for Scoop. The goofy freshman who almost got booted over CheesesteakGate, rode the pine during a key stretch of his college career, transformed his body and his psyche by the time he was a junior and truly became a team leader as a senior.
As for Donna's story, there's a couple notes worth mentioning:
- Scoop Jardine is from Philadelphia. FINALLY, we know.
- As a reminder, "Scoop" comes from his grandmother, who said his head resembled an ice cream scoop growing up. If my grandmother did that to me, I'd be in therapy nine times a week.
- One of Scoop's best friend growing up was Ernest Davis. How did we not know this? Of course he was destined to come to Syracuse.
- "I know people whose grandmom sells drugs, whose mom sells drugs." My grandmom made homemade matzo ball soup, which may or may not count as a drug, so I know what Scoop went through.
- One gets the sense that no matter what happens the rest of the way, Scoop will be getting standing O's and handshakes in Syracuse for years to come.
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Great Piece!
With all the crap hes gone through and been given from his fans through the years hes always kept his head up. This story explans a lot to that quality and I really believe he"ll be the reason we are playing deep into March. I know a lot of you wouldnt have ever said that last year…
Scoop
Definitely cracks my top 5 favorite Orange players of all time.
"If I ain't gonna be part of the greatest, I gotta be the greatest myself." Busta Rhymes
Scoop
it’s amazing to see what he’s undergone, and amazing to see where he is right now. I hope he can latch on somewhere and be a successful pro player, whether that’s here or in Europe. The fact is that we’ve won a lot of games since he’s been here and he’s a big reason why. Good luck man, we’ve enjoyed your time here and wish you the best.
Without Gerry McNamara we wouldn't have won 10 f-- games, not 10
I said this in another thread
I really think Scoop has a good chance to play himself onto an NBA roster after this upcoming draft. He’s certainly not a first round pick and might not get a second round look either, but he’ll definitely get a summer league invite. I think that once coaches can see for themselves how he can run an offense, he can earn a spot on someone’s bench.
You know where I think he could fit? The Knicks. D’Antoni’s system doesn’t need a PG who can score, despite what Lin and Steve Nash have done. The system needs a PG who can run a break, run pick and roll and make an open jump shot. Scoop can do all those things. Lin looks like their PG of the near future, but Iman Shumpert and Toney Douglas are more SG and I don’t see Baron Davis sticking past this season. Scoop could easily take Andy’s old spot at the end of the bench in the Garden.
"If I ain't gonna be part of the greatest, I gotta be the greatest myself." Busta Rhymes
by FeloniousPhunk on Mar 2, 2012 10:22 AM EST up reply actions
Considering how many NBA teams need a better PG
I think he has a chance. I think he is very close to his ceiling, but as you said, he is a good distributer, and that is what a few teams need.
by Gregory Tuers on Mar 2, 2012 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly
I don’t think he’ll ever be a star, but the NBA season is a grind. A player that can give you a solid 15 MPG has value.
"If I ain't gonna be part of the greatest, I gotta be the greatest myself." Busta Rhymes
by FeloniousPhunk on Mar 2, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
To me, Scoop is the one, and only
Jade Scorpion.
The most fitting nickname for him possible.
Go Orange(men)!
I love Scoop. I love KrisJo. I love CJ.
This team is special. It’s not quite the same as the year we would have won it all if Onuaku hadn’t been injured (GEORGETOWN!!) – that team was something really special — but these guys are a tight team and somehow have found ways to continually win. Can’t wait for March (or can I? I’m scared).
Fantastic article.
Amazing how far Scoop has come. Saturday is gonna be emotional.
I can see Scoop coming back to Coach in the future
Hes got a story that a lot of recruits can buy into. He is a hard worker and a heady point guard, exactly the kind of coach Boeheim would bring back.
Kind of like an Allen Griffen
Same type of guy with smarts and the ablility to lead
Scoop and Kris (and Wes) were very kind to a friend of mine that is usually mocked. For that alone, they’re some of my favorite Orangemen ever.
by Mike I. on Mar 1, 2012 7:34 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
This is good stuff.
I’m not surprised at all. Earlier today, KrisJo posted a nice anti-bullying message on twitter. It’s a very easy team to root for – is there a bad kid among them? I really don’t think so. Then again, that Brandon Reese kid seems like he’s up to no good…
by DMF on Mar 1, 2012 8:40 PM EST up reply actions
Why is he mocked?
Does he go to Georgetown?
by Rocklionheart on Mar 2, 2012 8:56 AM EST up reply actions
Im sure its nothing that bad!
he probably just looks like a human version of the muppets
May Doug Marrone bless you and keep you.
NIGHTMARE FUEL
Thanks
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Despite a career that has had plenty of all three, Scoop Jardine will always be a memorable and unique player in Syracuse basketball lore.
I think that’s the highest compliment you can give a player, and Scoop’s earned it.
"Grind now, shine later." - Wesley Johnson
Sean
Cuse is spelled wrong in headline.
Without Gerry McNamara we wouldn't have won 10 f-- games, not 10
How did it take nearly 3 hours for someone to notice that?
And how, at 12:33am (ET) is this not fixed?
Go Cuse!
....And Georgetown still sucks!
CRS/HST '05
by nymetsfan1226 on Mar 2, 2012 12:34 AM EST up reply actions
Our two best players should get a fantastic ovation
They deserve it. Kris and Scoop have been two great role models, hard workers and quality ambassadors to the school and hoops program. They have both been maddening at times, but both have been huge in many wins and it’s easy to root for them. It’s always nice watching kids who enjoy playing for their school and really appreciate it and understand how much they can mean to fans. Kudos to them and here’s to a big win Saturday.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I heart Scoop
Stuck it out, played 5 years, dealt with a lot of BS, always has a smile on his face and busts his ass out there. Its guys like him that give programs stability.
May Doug Marrone bless you and keep you.
Great job by Donna
One of her better articles IMO
http://cusepulp.blogspot.com/
by Lots of Pulp on Mar 2, 2012 3:58 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
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