— Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) March … "I think that’s the one constant you have to relay to these guys, the guys in the past worked their tales off to put themselves in this position.". Carey plays high school ball for Immaculate Conception in Montclair, New Jersey. 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. McNamara had contact with Carey as well, and player's generally do not commit with some level of comfort with their future position coach. Rutgers Basketball Continues To Change Narrative On Recruiting Trail After Making Final Six For 4-Star Jalen Carey. "In the beginning, it was tough," Carey said. Syracuse guard Jalen Carey (5) sits on the bench between center John Bol Ajak (left) and guard Howard Washington (right) on the bench during a … jekelish said... (original post)I 100% believe it. When Jalen Carey was experiencing his most frustrating or down moments of his freshman season, it was the support of the Syracuse coaches, along with friends and family, that helped him keep the proper perspective. On the flip side, in the bad times, it is easier to go the other way. © 2005-2021 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. That would quickly change when Carey enrolled last summer. We’ve had guys in the past who have had a tremendous amount of success, not just here but professional success, who have gone through the ringer a little bit. Even more so when that person is young and inexperienced. His three point percentage was just 17.4%. "One thing I was always taught was not to be selfish," Carey said. Being able to joke with him. © 2005-2021 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He knows that and it is why he is working so hard on both this offseason. And then just being able to make plays for our guys. That’s really my type of pace. 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. Being able to get our guys easy shots. CuseNation.com was able to watch Carey during a one hour workout with assistant Gerry McNamara. The 6-foot-3 guard chose the Orange over UConn, Villanova, Kansas and Miami in 2018. That was a December 8th victory over Georgetown in which he logged 23 minutes. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4395673/jalen-carey Headlines. "The turnovers were a little too high for him last year in the minutes he played. He credits his support system for being able to fight through some of those frustrating times. Become an Annual VIP member today and get access to VIP content, ad-free forums & more. He did score 26 points and 7 rebounds ve UConn as a freshman. Jalen didn’t work out here but he’s a great athlete and showed flashes. McNamara does not accept less than Carey's best, because he knows the talent he is attempting to mold. Combined with McNamara's belief is respect and trust from both sides. Had to wait their turn and they all worked through it. During the hour long workout Carey had with coach McNamara, there were no bright lights, national television broadcast or 30,000 screaming fans. I said, ‘what are you smiling at?’ He said, ‘I love it. He hit his 10th in a row with 12 seconds left in the session. "We’ve been through this before as coaches," McNamara said. "I feel like if you don’t believe in yourself, nobody will. The role of coaches is often times more than just simple x's and o's. … I won’t be surprised if it does. Not a slow tempo, high ball screen exclusive offense. "We’re going to play 10 times faster than we did this year," Carey said. OrangeExtremist said... (original post)He did score 26 points and 7 rebounds ve UConn as a freshman. "Number one, I think you have to believe in the work you’re doing," McNamara said. Jalen Moore had 24 points and 12 assists as Oakland topped Wright State 81-71 on Saturday. Transferred from Maryland: 2020 recruiting class. But, like I said, I’ve got great people in my corner that prepared me for situations like this.". "He just smiled. The Harlem native selected URI ahead of reported … That is what happens when you love what you are doing. He was never getting his starting job back. I always felt like I should be out there, but coach always sees something that I might not see. Tweets by 247Sports. Posted on Apr 26th, 12:03 PM, , User Since 36 months ago, User Post Count: 777 The only thing that’s going to come from me being frustrated is more frustration. His 1.6 turnovers in just 12 minutes per game is an alarming rate. Just looking forward to next year. Priority number one is Jalen Carey, an old school type of guard known for his toughness, scoring streaks, and high-motor abilities. Coming together as a team, going on a deep run and hopefully competing for a National Championship.". He wants to be coached. Jalen Carey was the man. Far too low. Carey says nothing could be further from the truth. What he experienced as a freshman, along with his offseason development, has him ready for what's ahead. Elijah, he’s coming back and he’s been a leader and been in big games. Last season, Carey committed 41 turnovers with only 25 assists. So before I got up here, one of the guys I talked to a lot and felt real comfortable with was coach Autry. 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. Syracuse, Miami and Kansas are the other primary favorites, but things have been tracking toward a battle between the Orange and the Huskies. That’s pretty good. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Now, after dealing with an admittedly frustrating freshman campaign, Carey is looking to lead the Orange as the potential starting point for the 2019-20 season. "One way I always looked at it as was me being frustrated was selfish to my teammates and selfish to myself. McNamara cracking a joke every now and then, with Carey busting out laughing before continuing his work. 7 combo guard in the Class of 2018 per 247Sports.com’s composite rankings. Once Buddy established himself in practice as this elite level knock down shooter, I think it opened the eyes of Jalen to what he could do with Buddy on the wing. Syracuse, N.Y. -- Jalen Carey sees big things ahead at Syracuse. Carey was ranked as the No. "Just from then on, seeing how much he believes in me and seeing that as a player, that just gives me a boost from that. "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. Daniel Oladapo had 11 points. That’s more points than Howard washing scored all season as a junior. He was the go to man at Immaculate Conception high school and the one with the ball in his hands the entire game. When a team is experiencing success and winning games. Syracuse transfer guard Jalen Carey committed to the Rams on his personal Instagram page. Carey must become a UConn commit for the Huskies to have a good year. Something didn’t click at SU. Especially with some of those schools having previously recruited him, like UConn? He is rated as the nation’s 11th best point guard in the Class of 2018 by 247Sports.Com Carey is a four-star player and ranked as the nation’s 51st best player overall. Moore hit all 10 of his free throws. 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. He’s a point guard in the right system. 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. We’ve got a lot of guys coming back and a couple guys leaving. Jalen Carey was the man. Posted Mon, Nov 16 2015 @ 08:02 PM Jalen Carey's highlights vs. Muncie Central 1:24 We know what he’s capable of. His talent, production and potential made him an elite recruit. Watching those guys get up and down the court, that’s the type of intensity I want to bring to this team and just have everybody follow suit.". The Harlem native selected URI ahead of reported … It was really just frustrating.". Transferred from Maryland: Makhel Mitchell : 22: C: 6'10" 245: Sophomore: Washington, D.C. The goal was to make 10 in a row. Carey certainly felt that frustration as his playing time diminished. 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." I actually got a chuckle out of it because that seems to be a common theme of late when players transfers away from Syracuse. He’s a bad fit for SU and that’s not necessarily a knock on him. Carey is comfortable asking questions if clarification is needed while McNamara shows a level of excitement and pride when Carey performs as desired. caliorangephan said... (original post)Everyone says hes out of position at point guard, but he cant shoot. Trying to be a leader for the guys. "I think he’s a really good player and has the potential to be a great player. He is transferring and was a 4 star recruit . Former top 50 recruit with three years of eligibility left. That is exactly what Jalen Carey is doing. While discussing Jalen Carey, McNamara stated multiple times how much he loves Carey's attitude and energy. It is to be the best version of himself in order to be the point guard Syracuse needs for the team to be successful. "I love to get the ball up and down the court. Cusefootball32 said... (original post)The bench. But prior to arriving on campus, it was coach Autry with whom Carey felt the most comfortable. Play. 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.". That speed should allow the Orange to play a more up-tempo style. "My confidence level is always going to be real high," Carey said. Junior Jalen Carey of Immaculate Conception (NJ)/NJ Playaz Early '16-'17 season highlights. Cusefootball32 said... (original post)Don't take my comment to serious, I'm joking lol. Autry was Carey's primary recruiter for Syracuse, and the two bonded quickly. 247’s Andrew Slater was first on Twitter. ", Point guards are the quarterbacks of basketball. Yet if you simply watched Carey during those 60 minutes, you would never know that. "Then putting up a lot of shots to work on my form. At the AAU level, he was the primary offensive weapon for the NJ Playaz. That confidence and his willingness to work is something assistant coach Gerry McNamara loves. 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. Jalen Carey, Howard Washington and Brycen Goodine are all transferring from Syracuse, per sources. Jalen Carey, a four-star point guard from New York, was heavily considering Miami before the Hurricanes were caught up on the new FBI college basketball corruption investigation. Even when playing time was at its most scarce, when the frustration level was at its highest, Jalen Carey always maintained the utmost confidence in his abilities. 61 overall recruit by 247 Sports’ Composite Rankings. I think it’s fit and struggle with the leash. "Just being the guy in high school and coming to where I’m not the focal point of the team. Jalen Carey is looking forward to pushing the tempo as well. It’s always fun playing the game of basketball. Carey averaged 1.5 points in 11.5 minutes last season in just two games while battling a thumb injury. He hit at least eight in a row on six different occasions, but could not quite get to 10 as the one minute mark left in the workout approached. Syracuse, N.Y. -- Syracuse University basketball player Jalen Carey will be out indefinitely with an injured thumb. While there are many positives to that level of access, there are also negatives. He has some things he needs to work on, obviously, just like everybody. "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. That led to some questioning whether or not Jalen Carey was considering transferring from Syracuse, or even that he had already decided to do so. 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. So i get that hes long and quick, but I dont see it no matter what syste... ballycuse said... (original post)Who said he’s out of position at the 1? One of Jalen Carey's best attributes is his speed. The Villanova Wildcats staff has extended their first new offer of the July LIve Period to 4-star point guard Jalen Carey. McNamara used that experience to help Carey deal with the lack of playing time. It reminded me a lot of the Tyler Ennis and Trevor Cooney combination. Despite that, Carey had only one game with over 20 minutes played for the rest of the season. "It’s a big weapon to have on the wing. Many times it is playing the role of mentor, advisor and sometimes even father figure. "That’s one thing I felt like when I got in there, I had a hard time with turning the ball over. The reasons were two fold. Jalen Carey transfers to Rhode Island Rams. New, 41 comments. That’s one thing is he puts the fun in it, but always makes sure you put the work in.". "He does a really good job of throwing it ahead. It can lead to reading into every post, perceived body language during games. It takes a special kind of person to continue to understand how one's selfishness can negatively impact a team. "Letting me know who I am as a player.". 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. "I look at that as someone facing adversity and they just give up. 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.". "From the first time I got up here, me and him had a great relationship," Carey said of coach McNamara. He showed flashes but couldn’t put it together consistently and obviously missed his window this year due to an injury. https://twitter.com/matthewgut21/status/1257394580699447298?s=21, I dont believe that list. "I feel like I would’ve broke down by now with just being frustrated and not playing in back to back games. "The thing I always think about with Jalen was the first time I worked him out last summer," McNamara said. February 21, 2018: Unofficial Visit. He’s A to B as fast as anybody you’re going to find. WATCH: Jalen Carey - Heat NBPA highlights . June 15, 2020: Transfer. 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. I love this.’ He loves the work. I just want to be ready for that moment. 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. Romantic relationships, employment relationships, friendships, familial relationships and in athletics. Carey followed that up with 14 points, three rebounds and three steals against Oregon in 36 minutes the next night. Sometimes that is the easy way out and not necessarily the best decision. Jalen Carey enrolls at Syracuse Orange. Jalen Carey unofficially visits Syracuse Orange. "Michael Carter-Williams, Dion Waiters. But he’s willing to do whatever it takes to try and do it. Highlights of class of 2018 guard Jalen Carey from the fourth Nike EYBL session in the spring of 2017. It’s a been a … Jalen was selected the Player of the Match in the volleyball match against Vacaville Christian on Mon, Aug 20 2018. I think he can still become a good player in the right situation. Or is it that he is overrated ? TV: NBCSN Stream College Basketball all season on ESPN+. He signed with Syracuse over offers from Arizona, Indiana, Kansas, Texas, Villanova and many others. That is always a far easier mindset to have when things are going well. Rhode Island (Kingston, RI) PG; 6-3; 170; 2020 - SYR 100%; Interests . Jalen Carey is a consensus 4-star recruit in the class of 2018, who is originally from New York City. 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. Two players I like to watch are Russell Westbrook and Damian Lillard. He showed that during his extensive minutes at Madison Square Garden early in the season. Jay Bilas shreds NCAA during Illinois-Duke game . If at any point he was called upon to suddenly play a major role, he believed he would excel. At the AAU level, he … Add New. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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"He’s willing to put in the work so when it’s his opportunity, he’s prepared," McNamara said. When an individual is having success and/or being recognized. Also defensively, belongs in a man in my opinion. Far too many. Tweets by 247Sports. As a freshman, he averaged 3.5 points in 25 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. Syracuse transfer guard Jalen Carey committed to the Rams on his personal Instagram page. So when I have that open shot or we need someone to knock that shot down, I'm ready to take it.". This was the roller coaster ride of Jalen Carey's freshman season. Within that are some lighter moments as well. He wants to be worked with.". With him coming back and being a leader, I feel like we can be real good. It’s can we get to be consistent in the way we do it. Second, as playing time diminished, there was concern he would leave the program. 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. I feel like that would be tough for a lot of players coming in who were in my position. I hope it works out for him. Fatts Russell, Antwan Walker, Jeremy Sheppard and Jalen Carey have combined to account for 58 percent of Rhode Island's scoring this season and 54 percent of the team's points over its last five games. Those who play at a high level need to have that in order to succeed, and Carey certainly does. That would be over five turnovers per 40 minutes. That is true in all walks of life. It is a new way for fans to connect with other fans, their favorite teams and players on those teams. Why wouldn’t someone with a different system want to take a shot at him? 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. He goes some place that plays with tempo and pace, and probably man, he will be fine. Jalen Carey, showing a mature mindset beyond his years, has that proper perspective. I think the greatest thing about him last year was that he never stopped working.". Just staying focused. Guys who didn’t necessary play, talented guys, as much as they wanted to their freshmen year. Rashad Williams had 18 points for Oakland (3-10, 3-3 Horizon League). Than developing players or working on things in practice. Carey knows exactly what he has to work on individually in order to be ready to make the team better. "One thing I want to work on is limiting turnovers," Carey said. Senior and starting point guard Frank Howard was out with an injury, and Carey was forced into action. The No. First, he showed flashes of brilliance early in the season when starting point guard Frank Howard missed the first seven games. Pushing tempo and getting guys shots. "He’s done everything possible to be prepared for it.". Maybe creighton and uri. So there was definitely flashes. That he was during the workout session. I’ve always loved that about him.". Putting the needs of the whole ahead of the needs of yourself. Posted Wed, Oct 24 2018 @ 01:58 PM Congratulations to #6 Jalen Carey for being selected the Vacaville Volleyball Player of the Match. He averaged 3.5 points and 1.6 rebounds. "With his speed, I think the next thing is he has to protect the ball at a higher rate," McNamara said. While Syracuse lost both, a seven point defeat to UConn and 15 point loss to Oregon, Carey was one of the few bright spots. That’s really hard for some kids and unless you've experienced you can’t appreciate what it’s like (again, for some kids). 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