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Syracuse Basketball: Benny Williams projected starter, impact ACC newbie

Syracuse basketball, Benny Williams (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Syracuse basketball freshman forward Benny Williams will soon embark on his first season in Central New York, and to say that Orange fans are excited about this is a massive understatement.

The 6-foot-8 Williams comes to the Hill as one of the highest-rated recruits for the ‘Cuse program in recent years. He is a unanimous four-star prospect in the 2021 cycle, as well as a consensus top-40 overall player across the country.

One recruiting service, Rivals.com, places Williams as five stars and in the top-25 nationally within his class.