On a separate note, its worth pointing out here thatWichita State is looking to addAlabama senior transfer James Rojas, a power forward/center, per a tweet fromStadium analystJeff Goodman. Come on, give him a break. Quincy Ballard - Wichita State Shockers - C Quincy Ballard Claim This Profile 2020 C / 6-11 / 240 Wichita State Shockers Exp2022 - 2022 Age- 2022 Wichita State As a Recruit Consensus Natl. Wichita State had a promising pairing at center last season with starter Morris Udeze (10.2 points, 6.1 rebounds) and rookie Kenny Pohto (5.4 points, 2.7 rebounds). ins.className = 'adsbygoogle ezasloaded'; Hes like the most personable, trusting and caring coach. * This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship. He did produce a 15.8% block rate in a small sample size this past season, which suggests his shot-blocking skills could translate right away. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Quincy Ballard makes it official, he's going to Florida State@CNYCentral pic.twitter.com/9lNTqGPYJC, Niko Tamurian (@NikoTamurian) April 11, 2020. container.appendChild(ins); Ballard trimmed his list to four schools Friday and it included the following schools: Florida State, Maryland and Syracuse. Coach IB is fantastic, he really is, Regina Ballard said. The reason that level of contribution wouldnt appease Ballard is he has already shown that with minimal playing time, he is willing to transfer at the blink of an eye. On Saturday, Florida State transfer Quincy Ballard chose to become a Shocker instead of returning home, committing to Wichita State. The only other center on the 2022-23 roster for the Cuse is 2022 three-star commit Peter Carey, who most recently suited up for the Northfield Mount Hermon School in Mount Hermon, Mass. Ballard. Sean Marty is the Sports Editor for The Sunflower. But, there have been seasons where little depth has hurt Syracuse. Trimming the list from five to threeeliminated NC State and Cincinnati. Quincy Ballard Class of 2029 - Player Profile | Perfect Game USA THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE SCOUTING ORGANIZATION Create Account 0 of 2 minutes, 3 secondsVolume 0% 00:05 02:03 02:03 PG Showcase Benefits 00:30 Introducing PerfectGame.tv 03:43 We Are Perfect Game WANT VIDEO? Job Expectations: * Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Quincy Ballard - 7'0 240 transfer from Florida State (verbal to WSU) March 25, 2022, 08:24 PM. Syracuse Basketball: 4-star wing recruit scores big honor, big offers roll in, Syracuse Football: Three living legends Id like to converse with over pizza, Ranking Every First Round Football Draft Pick, 10 Syracuse Jerseys Which Should Be Retired, has hosted a former big-man recruit on the Orange campus, Frank Anselemrecently entered into the NCAAs transfer portal, and SU coaches are showing interest in him, Maryland may also be displaying interest in Ballard, Syracuse Basketball: Big-time offers to pour in for a 4-star big-man recruit, Fan Arrested For Punching Police Officer at Toronto Blue Jays Home Opener, Syracuse Basketball: 4 teams showing 4-star big-man recruit the most love, Syracuse Basketball: At onset of AAU, 4-star & 5-star recruits crush things. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'orangefizz_net-medrectangle-3','ezslot_3',107,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-orangefizz_net-medrectangle-3-0');But prior to breaking down the chances of this happening or diving into what Ballard brings to next years team, lets explore who Quincy is as a player. Quincy Ballard, a 7-foot center from Quality Education Academy in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, chose Florida State after a flurry of recruiting activity surrounded the previously under-the-radar big man. Look at the 2018 Round of 32 against Michigan State. Quincy Ballard, Center, Quality Education Academy | SicEm365 Basketball Recruiting News Commits Offers Predictions All Recruits Status: Uncommitted HIGH SCHOOL Quincy Ballard Center 70 / 240 lbs Syracuse, NY Quality Education Academy Class of 2020 Rating: n/a ? They left even more impressed than they were before they came to Wichita. With Covid giving players an extra year, would he be a junior or sophomore next year? Its a Syracuse basketball just gained the commitment of class of 2024 guard Elijah Moore over We figured out how the 23 slate looks for Syracuse Football yesterday evening. According to media reports, Ballard just made an official visit to the Hill. is an 01 Syracuse graduate from the Newhouse School with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. This kid has no bounce or explosion. Latest on Wichita State Shockers center Quincy Ballard including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Ballards originally from Syracuse, and he told Syracuse.com this week that while he cant take campus visits during the coronavirus pandemic, hes really looking for team chemistry. Ballard makes sense as he has experience playing for an ACC program and was targeted by the Orange as a high school recruit. Grabbing Ballard would add a significant talent to Syracuse's center spot. 16, 2022. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. National Avg Rating: n/a ? College Park, MD 20742, Newsroom: 301-314-8200
if(ffid == 2){ If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. The Orange coaching staff is likely looking to add another center to the 2022-23 roster, given that sophomore Frank Anselemrecently entered into the NCAAs transfer portal. Look at 2020 and 2022. We need contributors not bench warmer types. Ballard averaged 0.9 points in 18 games played this past season with the Seminoles and will have three years of eligibility remaining. Quincy Ballard, a 7-footsophomore center who has competed for Florida State over the past two campaigns, entered into the transfer portal not too long ago, and SU coaches are showing interest in him. With sophomoreFrank Anselem having recently entered the portal, Orange coaches apparently wanted to add another center to back upjunior Jesse Edwards, who is coming off an injury this past February. The Shockers, led by third year head coach Isaac Brown, play their home games at Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kansas as members of the American Athletic Conference . Did they just offer a hidden gem from North Carolina in Quincy Ballard? Howard fouled out late, so walk-on Braedon Bayer had to play the last six minutes of the game and even forced a crucial jump ball to earn Syracuse an upset win a trip to the Sweet 16. var cid = '1630336828'; The Florida State transfer did play sparingly for FSU, averaging 4.7 minutes a game in 2021-22 and 3.3 minutes per contest in 2020-21,according to ESPN. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. According to On3's RPM, UCF is the favorite to land Parker at 34.4%. A two-minute span in the debut performance of Quincy Ballard showcased so many of the reasons why those inside the Wichita State men's basketball program are ecstatic about the future for the 7 . Source: me on line behind them #Journalism. Syracuse is in need of an experienced center to backup starter Jesse Edwards. For better Now that Elijah Moore has committed, we can all take one big sigh of Liam Griffin and Ethan Frank hop behind the mic on this weeks edition of Ian Unsworth and Liam Griffin recap the unfortunate situation Syracuse basketball finds itself in After another demoralizing performance by Syracuse against Georgia Tech on Tuesday night, its time At this point, can you blame him? But then again, Symir Torrence did the exact same thing, so its not 100% out of the conversation. So despite adding Boston College transfer Jairus Hamilton wholl have two years of eligibility remaining the Terps frontcourt is thin. He averaged 16 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks per game. The following students were named to the principal's honor roll for the first marking period: NINTH GRADE: Jacie Aorilio, Ahmed Babiker, Alexandra . Heres Former Henninger Star Quincy Ballard Picks Florida State for College Hoops, HIGHLIGHTS: 7' Quincy Ballard from 0 Offers to HIGH MAJORS in 1 MONTH; PHR x HSN Weekend Highlights. According to reports, Alabama transfer James Rojas is expected to commit to WSU as well. He appeared in 35 games for the Vols last year, averaging 3.9 ppg and 3.0 rpg and is now in the portal. Joshua Tomaic, Chol Marial and Donta Scott are the lone returning big men, and that frontcourt will be inexperienced. Syracuse Beats Boston College to Continue Roller Coaster Season, Syracuse Mens Laxs Three Most Important Players. Florida State transfer Quincy Ballard has committed Wichita State over Syracuse, he announced. Wichita State athletics beat reporter. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Q was really impressed by that. Additionally,Ballard is expected to make his next collegiate destination knownat noon this Saturday on hisInstagram page, perMcAllister. Ballard stars at Quality Education Academy in North Carolina but is a native of Syracuse, N.Y. Ballard, listed as a 7-foot, 240-pound center, will be immediately eligible for the Shockers. Thats a good thing. At 70 and 240 pounds, Syracuse needs a guy who can spell Edwards 10-15 minutes a game, and bang bodies on the inside. @BrentAxeMedia @MikeWatersSYR I can confirm that Quincy Ballard has started his official visit. I'd much rather try a 7 footer that ends up sitting on the bench than leave a scholarship open like we did this year. During the three-game stretch, Ballard averaged 16 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 5.3 blocks per game. Biography. Yes, the opener is seven months away. The program has had just one true 7-footer (Asbjorn Midtgaard) in the last 10 seasons and Ballard, who measured this weekend with a 7-foot-7-inch wingspan, fits the mold of what WSU is looking for. lo.observe(document.getElementById(slotId + '-asloaded'), { attributes: true }); WSU is expected to have five scholarships remaining, following Ballard's commitment. Men's Basketball Recruiting Forum Class of 2020 C Quincy Ballard (NY) Transferring from FSU to Wichita St Cusesky8214 Apr 7, 2020 Prev 1 43 44 45 46 47 68 Next SUFan44 Hall of Fame Joined Aug 15, 2011 Messages 8,083 Like 14,913 Apr 1, 2022 #1,101 CousCuse said: 2 and then everyone else. He was ranked about #333 coming out of high school by a recruiting service. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Ballards ability to score with both hands in a smooth manner shows his comfortability even when hounded from down low, and double teamed from a help defender at the post. With the 2021 recruiting cycle coming to an end, it's Alabama at No. The remainder of his top five had beenCincinnati and N.C. State. A late riser in the 2020 recruiting cycle, Ballard ultimately chose the Seminoles over other finalists the Cuse and Maryland in the spring of 2020. Syracuse will now have to look elsewhere. For almost the entire season, Frank Howard and Tyus Battle were playing 40 minutes a game. Its an aspect of Syracuse basketball that lacks, beyond the improved play of Jesse Edwards, but even the Dutchman has yet to incorporate the low post moves that Ballard has in his arsenal. Gotta remember we have 5 Likely 6 scholarships to fill this spring. Florida State transfer center Quincy Ballard will announce his transfer destination at noon on Saturday, April 16th via his Instagram page according to his mother Regina Ballard. Required fields are marked *, Diaz Donald Apr 16, 2022 at 12:31 pm, 1845 Fairmount St, Campus Box 134, Wichita, Kansas 67260, https://thesunflower.com/62682/sports/quincy-ballard-commits-to-wichita-state/#comment-6551. OFallon played Quincy in a semifinal game of the Moline Class 4A sectional, which was played at Alton High School in . Yes it would mean there are four on the roster, but Sidibe is leaving after next season and who becomes the starter after that is very much up in the air. This page was generated at 1 minute ago. The Orange targeted graduate transfer Patrick Tap out of Columbia. He wants to go a place where he can show out and show his ability and work as part of a team. I need a school thats going to take care of the players. University of Maryland
Ballard, Bill Georgia Tech Research Institute Copy of FY-09 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) UNIVERSITY REPORT. 10-F-0896 Dawkins, Clive Evergreen Helicopters Inc. Maryland men's basketball coach Mark Turgeon during his team's 52-48 loss to Seton Hall on Dec. 19, 2019 in Newark, New Jersey. That fan support is so important and clearly (Wichita State) has it, so thats great.. Ballard is set to announce his final decision on Saturday around noon eastern. And for a player who wants to wrap up his recruitment as soon as possible, Wichita State making the first impression on the 7-foot sophomore center just days after entering the NCAA transfer portal from Florida State could be important. Ballard, a 7-footsophomore center who has competed for Florida State over the past two seasons, recently entered into the NCAAs transfer portal, and Cuse coaches began showing interest in him. D.A. Personally, he would thrive in a role like Baye Moussa Keita, who backed up Rakeem Christmas for multiple years during the last significant stretch of successful Syracuse regular season basketball. That was everything, Regina Ballard said. National Avg Rating: n/a ? He spent a lot of time with Q and I was really impressed by that as well. Teams of Interest Recruited By Distance Class Rank Prediction C Drafted (5yr) Total Drafted (5yr) School Preferences School Interest Offer Official Visit Updates All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. ins.dataset.fullWidthResponsive = 'true'; View Comments (1) check out the. After playing just four minutes per game in 36 appearances over two seasons, Ballard entered the portal this offseason. The family was blown away by the conversation. Location: * 1819 NW Market St. SEATTLE, WA 98107. Bringing you closer to the Shockers you love and inside the sports you love to watch. The Shockers won the two-team race for the 7-foot center, beating out Ballards hometown school, Syracuse. 16Isaac Brown has his first recruiting upset of the spring. var lo = new MutationObserver(window.ezaslEvent); 3150 South Campus Dining Hall
(Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback). If thats not appealing, then there are plenty of other landing spots that would be more than willing to house a 7-foot freak of nature that features controlled and crafty footwork on offense, as well as a fear factor on the defensive end. Beat out by a walk on at fsu. Ballard has been one of the hottest prospects in the country recently, picking up offers from each of the schools who made his top five over a five day period. The former Seminole visited the SU campus last weekend and should be making a decision soon. Ballard, a Central New York native and a three-star prospect in the 2020 class, was recruited by the 'Cuse out of high school, and he played for Henninger High School in Syracuse and then the Quality Education Academy in Winston-Salem, N.C. WuShock Head Coach . He does have other visits lined up, but he was definitely very impressed with his visit, so things may be changing, Regina Ballard, Quincys mother, told The Eagle. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onSyracuse Orange and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. As a high school prospect, Ballard held offers from Cincinnati, Florida State, Maryland, NC State, Syracuse and several mid majors. Plus, his defense is suffocating. Ballard, a Syracuse-area native and a three-star prospect in the 2020 class, was recruited by Syracuse basketball out of high school. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Syracuse is in need of an experienced center to backup starter Jesse Edwards. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'orangefizz_net-box-4','ezslot_6',140,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-orangefizz_net-box-4-0');if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'orangefizz_net-box-4','ezslot_7',140,'0','1'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-orangefizz_net-box-4-0_1'); .box-4-multi-140{border:none !important;display:block !important;float:none !important;line-height:0px;margin-bottom:7px !important;margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-top:7px !important;max-width:100% !important;min-height:250px;padding:0;text-align:center !important;}The appeal for the Orange is there, and the relationships are as well, but when it comes to Ballards decision, there is little reason to believe that hed choose against his hometown team the first time when the grouping of centers was poorer, but go all in for the Orange when the 5 position is so loaded. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. A recent report by Taylor Eldridge on kansas.comsaid that Maryland may also be displaying interest in Ballard, in addition to Wichita State and Syracuse basketball.