One of Jalen Carey's best attributes is his speed. The 6-foot-3 guard chose the Orange over UConn, Villanova, Kansas and Miami in 2018. Jalen was tagged in the video "Jalen Carey's highlights vs. Muncie Central." Jalen was selected the Player of the Match in the volleyball match against Vacaville Christian on Mon, Aug 20 2018. He averaged 3.5 points and 1.6 rebounds. I won’t be surprised if it does. Jalen Carey unofficially visits Syracuse Orange. So when I have that open shot or we need someone to knock that shot down, I'm ready to take it.". — Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) March … One of the most discussed players on last season's Syracuse basketball team was a true freshman who played fewer and fewer minutes as the season went along. Senior and starting point guard Frank Howard was out with an injury, and Carey was forced into action. Did he not perform well with the Orangemen before he was injured ? Jalen Carey, Howard Washington and Brycen Goodine are all transferring from Syracuse, per sources. "That starts from the repetitions in how we shoot to the percentages in what we’re making to taking care of the basketball on a daily basis. He showed that during his extensive minutes at Madison Square Garden early in the season. Rutgers Basketball Continues To Change Narrative On Recruiting Trail After Making Final Six For 4-Star Jalen Carey. We’ve got a lot of guys coming back and a couple guys leaving. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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"My confidence level is always going to be real high," Carey said. Not only does that give Carey something to point to as he looks towards his sophomore season, but it gave the coaching staff invaluable experience in exactly how to navigate these types of situations. "One thing I was always taught was not to be selfish," Carey said. That’s more points than Howard washing scored all season as a junior. For Jalen Carey, he bonded first with assistant Adrian Autry. I actually got a chuckle out of it because that seems to be a common theme of late when players transfers away from Syracuse. Sign up now!. But prior to arriving on campus, it was coach Autry with whom Carey felt the most comfortable. That’s pretty good. It was really just frustrating.". "He’s done everything possible to be prepared for it.". "He just smiled. The goal was to make 10 in a row. "That it was a dramatic change and a great increase. Ball handling drills (pictured above) where he dribbled one ball low to the ground with a different ball in his off hand or dribbled two basketballs low to the ground were a couple of examples. "Number one, I think you have to believe in the work you’re doing," McNamara said. Carey worked on free throws, three-pointers, coming off of screens with and without the ball, ball handling and more. Being able to get our guys easy shots. Carey says nothing could be further from the truth. So there was definitely flashes. As McNamara instructs Carey during the workout, that belief is evident. Posted on Apr 26th, 12:03 PM, , User Since 36 months ago, User Post Count: 777 He showed flashes but couldn’t put it together consistently and obviously missed his window this year due to an injury. CuseNation.com was able to watch Carey during a one hour workout with assistant Gerry McNamara. "Then putting up a lot of shots to work on my form. The work Carey puts in is not simply to improve as an individual player. He hit his 10th in a row with 12 seconds left in the session. "Just being the guy in high school and coming to where I’m not the focal point of the team. June 15, 2020: Transfer. Carey was the No. New, 41 comments. Jalen Carey enrolls at Syracuse Orange. Advance it to him. It’s a been a … www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/224166 That he was during the workout session. How he could create shots for him and get in the paint and kick to him. "I think he’s a really good player and has the potential to be a great player. TV: NBCSN Stream College Basketball all season on ESPN+. https://twitter.com/matthewgut21/status/1257394580699447298?s=21, I dont believe that list. In the beginning, there were some things just had me thinking a lot. Despite that, Carey had only one game with over 20 minutes played for the rest of the season. "Coach Autry mainly recruited me. Also in the modern game is social media. "I feel like I would’ve broke down by now with just being frustrated and not playing in back to back games. This was the roller coaster ride of Jalen Carey's freshman season. His talent, production and potential made him an elite recruit. Jalen Carey was the man. Or is it that he is overrated ? "Coach Autry and all of the assistant coaches stayed in my ear and compared me a lot to Dion (Waiters) and Michael Carter-Williams in terms of the production they had from their first to their second year," Carey said. Former top 50 recruit with three years of eligibility left. ", Point guards are the quarterbacks of basketball. He is transferring and was a 4 star recruit . He has some things he needs to work on, obviously, just like everybody. The last time Carey played double digit minutes was January 12th against Georgia Tech. Not a slow tempo, high ball screen exclusive offense. "You see five, six, seven hundred transfers per year, it’s easy to do that.". "He advances the ball," McNamara said. Trying to be a leader for the guys. That is exactly what Jalen Carey is doing. Especially with some of those schools having previously recruited him, like UConn? Headlines. Being able to joke with him. It’s always fun playing the game of basketball. That’s more points than Howard washing scored ... caliorangephan said... (original post)A common position amongst syracuse fans is, "he would have been better served playing off the ball." He worked on spot up shooting off of screens. Carey also went through a drill over the last five minutes of the workout taking standstill three-point jumpers from the top of the key. He knows that and it is why he is working so hard on both this offseason. Tweets by 247Sports. First, he showed flashes of brilliance early in the season when starting point guard Frank Howard missed the first seven games. "With me going through those frustrating times and having my head down a lot, he was one of those guys who was always talking to me," Carey said. Something didn’t click at SU. "Never really a thought," Carey said. When an individual is having success and/or being recognized. Also defensively, belongs in a man in my opinion. It is much more difficult to stick with your current situation and turn things around. "With his speed, I think the next thing is he has to protect the ball at a higher rate," McNamara said. I hope it works out for him. Saint Joseph's Hawks (0-6) at Rhode Island Rams (4-5) The Line: Rhode Island Rams -12.5 -- Over/Under: 155Click to Get Latest Betting Odds. All the while soaking in the knowledge as McNamara provided the instruction. Elijah, he’s coming back and he’s been a leader and been in big games. Being in that situation as a coach and being able to relay what happened with guys in the past to guys in the present. The more we can get the ball ahead, and he’s willing to throw it away, the faster we’re going to play in the open court.". He signed with Syracuse over offers from Arizona, Indiana, Kansas, Texas, Villanova and many others. WATCH: Jalen Carey - Heat NBPA highlights . But he’s willing to do whatever it takes to try and do it. McNamara informed him of the time constraints and Carey went to work. That is what happens when you love what you are doing. He approaches an offseason workout with the same passion, energy and effort as he does a showdown with the number one team in the country. Priority number one is Jalen Carey, an old school type of guard known for his toughness, scoring streaks, and high-motor abilities. If at any point he was called upon to suddenly play a major role, he believed he would excel. Jalen didn’t work out here but he’s a great athlete and showed flashes. Jalen Carey. That’s really hard for some kids and unless you've experienced you can’t appreciate what it’s like (again, for some kids). While there are many positives to that level of access, there are also negatives. 61 overall recruit by 247 Sports’ Composite Rankings. They have to know everyone else's job on the floor, make sure everyone is on the same page, put his teammates in the right position and make others around him better. Carey followed that up with 14 points, three rebounds and three steals against Oregon in 36 minutes the next night. But, like I said, I’ve got great people in my corner that prepared me for situations like this.". Jalen was in that situation. He was the go to man at Immaculate Conception high school and the one with the ball in his hands the entire game. "In the game where we’re living now where guys want instant satisfaction, they want that reward right away," McNamara said. The easy decisions are not always the correct ones, however. With G-Mac, he works with the guards, so just being with him every day from the first time I got up there, he contacted me and got me in the gym right away. If he’s able to do those things, shoot it at a high rate, protect the basketball and still create, he’s going to be a heck of a player.". Those who play at a high level need to have that in order to succeed, and Carey certainly does. Junior Jalen Carey of Immaculate Conception (NJ)/NJ Playaz Early '16-'17 season highlights. He played 38 minutes against the Huskies while scoring 26 points, grabbing seven rebounds and picking up three steals. At the AAU level, he … The bond was obvious within a few minutes of the workout. During the hour long workout Carey had with coach McNamara, there were no bright lights, national television broadcast or 30,000 screaming fans. McNamara had contact with Carey as well, and player's generally do not commit with some level of comfort with their future position coach. Far too many. Just looking forward to next year. Jalen Carey: 15: G: 6'3" 186: RS-Sophomore: Harlem, New York: Transferred from Syracuse: Makhi Mitchell: 21: C: 6'9" 230: Sophomore: Washington, D.C. What Carey did not do, however, was let that frustration effect his attitude or his preparation in practice. Carey is comfortable asking questions if clarification is needed while McNamara shows a level of excitement and pride when Carey performs as desired. One thing I want to do now is playing faster. It’s can we get to be consistent in the way we do it. Just learning how to stay composed. “I wouldn’t blame it on injuries, it just didn’t work out,” he said of his time at Syracuse. OrangeExtremist said... (original post)He did score 26 points and 7 rebounds ve UConn as a freshman. And then just being able to make plays for our guys. "I look at that as someone facing adversity and they just give up. When a team is experiencing success and winning games. Moore hit all 10 of his free throws. "From the first time I got up here, me and him had a great relationship," Carey said of coach McNamara. Carey was ranked as the No. Not many guys can go out as freshmen and put up 26 points. Than developing players or working on things in practice. So before I got up here, one of the guys I talked to a lot and felt real comfortable with was coach Autry. Jay Bilas shreds NCAA during Illinois-Duke game . Head coach Jim Boeheim said multiple times over the course of the season that Carey's been a hard worker and great presence in practice and in the locker room. From the highs of scoring 26 points at Madison Square Garden for a kid from Harlem to the lows of DNPs (did not play) and three minutes or less outings down the stretch, it would be easy to get frustrated. That speed should allow the Orange to play a more up-tempo style. Jalen’s the type of guy who wants to play at a quick pace. Tweets by 247Sports. On the flip side, in the bad times, it is easier to go the other way. If a player is dissatisfied with their role, the way they perceive their treatment or a plethora of other factors, they simply transfer to another program and start over. The role of coaches is often times more than just simple x's and o's. Romantic relationships, employment relationships, friendships, familial relationships and in athletics. He’s a bad fit for SU and that’s not necessarily a knock on him. With him coming back and being a leader, I feel like we can be real good. Jalen didn’t work out here but he’s a great athlete and showed flashes. Rhode Island (Kingston, RI) PG; 6-3; 170; 2020 - SYR 100%; Interests . caliorangephan said... (original post)Everyone says hes out of position at point guard, but he cant shoot. Maybe creighton and uri, caliorangephan said... (original post)I dont believe that list. What he experienced as a freshman, along with his offseason development, has him ready for what's ahead. We know what he’s capable of. Carey felt comfortable with coach Autry, and was able to talk to him about things beyond basketball. The reasons were two fold. He’s a point guard in the right system. Jalen Carey was the man. But we saw what he’s capable of when he had the ball in his hands for an entire game in New York. "Even though you’re not seeing the amount of time on the court, you’ve got to believe on the work you’re doing behind the scenes to prepare yourself when you get the opportunity and be ready for it. Second, as playing time diminished, there was concern he would leave the program. In addition, we spoke with Carey and coach McNamara about his first year in the program, his relationship with the coaching staff, preparing for next year and much more. "We’ve been through this before as coaches," McNamara said. Maybe creighton and uri. His 1.6 turnovers in just 12 minutes per game is an alarming rate. Transfers have essentially created free agency in college athletics, especially with the new transfer portal. I always felt like I should be out there, but coach always sees something that I might not see. That would quickly change when Carey enrolled last summer. That’s really my type of pace. The Syracuse backcourt just became even more thin as two more guards, Jalen Carey and Howard Washington, are going to transfer from Syracuse, according to a report from Adam Zagoria. He credits his support system for being able to fight through some of those frustrating times. That is true in all walks of life. That was a December 8th victory over Georgetown in which he logged 23 minutes. The relationship between position coach and player is as critical to the success of the individual, and the team, as the relationship with the head coach. During the 60 minutes he worked out with coach McNamara, he worked on both extensively. Carey believes that with him taking on a bigger role on the court and in leadership, along with who is returning, the Orange can be pretty good next season. He wants to be coached. The ability to maintain those when things are not going your way comes from having a passion for what you are doing. Those two players, Dion Waiters and Michael Carter-Williams, are great examples of players who have been in the exact situation Carey is in now and have flourished at Syracuse. Play. Carey averaged 1.5 points in 11.5 minutes last season in just two games while battling a thumb injury. Daniel Oladapo had 11 points. As a freshman, he averaged 3.5 points in 25 games. McNamara used that experience to help Carey deal with the lack of playing time. He averaged 27 minutes and 12 points per game during that stretch, including two strong performances at Madison Square Garden. Check out some highlights of Jalen Carey from the Heat NBPA. 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