The commitment of 5-star recruit Sadiq White is important on the court and off it. The obvious value of White choosing Syracuse is the sheer talent added to the roster. He’s 6’7″, can run, is athletic, finish around the basket, and has the body NBA scouts target. He also gets added to a crew that has 5-star Donnie Freeman coming as well. But there’s effects off the court. The vibe around the program had fizzled. Jim Boeheim, for all his Hall of Fame success, was constantly sniping at media and complaining about the future of the sport. Adrian Autry immediately paid dividends in the win-loss record, but White’s commitment shows a change in the expectations around the program. Here’s a video deep dive.
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