Syracuse basketball in really great shape with elite 4-star point guard

Syracuse basketball is pursuing three point guards in the 2022 cycle, and the Orange seems to have a solid chance at landing any one of them.

For my money, though, I think the most realistic scenario is that the ‘Cuse picks up a commitment at some point from the under-rated and talented Quadir Copeland.

The 6-foot-6 Copeland has spoken in quite a positive manner about the Syracuse basketball program on numerous occasions, and his recent official visit to the Hill went extremely well, according to an interview he gave with Mike McAllister, the publisher of SyracuseOnSI.

I saw a bunch of pictures of Copeland on social media that captured his trip to Central New York. He seemed happy and right at home on the ‘Cuse campus.

Now, of course, this in no way signifies that he will select Syracuse basketball. But I do think that the Orange is in a fantastic spot with the stellar point guard.

Syracuse basketball could be the leader at this juncture for Quadir Copeland.

Besides his official visit to the ‘Cuse, Copeland has taken an unofficial visit to Maryland. The Terrapins, out of the rugged Big Ten Conference, have gotten some buzz for Copeland, based on comments I’ve read from analysts and other recruiting insiders.

For the time being, it might be that Maryland is the Orange’s biggest competition for Copeland. Then again, since it could prove a while before he announces a commitment, a lot of things can shift during his recruiting process.

Copeland recently obtained scholarship offers from Rick Pitino-led Iona and Oklahoma State. Other prior offers have arrived for him from teams such as Connecticut, Oregon, Miami, Penn State, La Salle, Saint Joseph’s and Siena.

Syracuse basketball coaches offered Copeland last November. He has exceptional court vision, athleticism and length. I have every confidence that Copeland would thrive in the ‘Cuse system, especially at the top of the 2-3 zone.

When Rivals.com recently updated its national rankings for the 2022 class, Copeland got placed as four stars, No. 85 overall and No. 22 at point guard.

He is presently No. 143 nationwide, according to the 247Sports Composite. However, Copeland should work his way into the top 50 to the top 75.

For his senior season, Copeland is transferring from the Life Center Academy in Burlington, N.J., to the powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. That development will put Copeland on a bigger stage, where I’m sure that he will shine.

The other two 2022 point guards that Syracuse basketball is targeting are four-stars J.J. Starling and Chance Westry. Interestingly enough, I’m seeing more and more Orange fans on social media and in chat rooms expressing their hope that Copeland is the player whom the ‘Cuse ultimately secures.