Symir Torrence (Syndication: The Indianapolis Star)
The loss of freshman combo guard Kadary Richmond to the NCAA’s transfer portal certainly stings for Syracuse basketball and its fan base, but the addition of point guard Symir Torrence will help provide some depth in the Orange backcourt, according to analysts.
It’s tough to completely replace Richmond, whose defensive prowess, court vision and ability to drive to the basket are top-notch, despite him only being a freshman.
However, Torrence does bring a lot to the table for the ‘Cuse, and one of the most important things is chemistry, which I’ll discuss shortly.