The last time Carey played double digit minutes was January 12th against Georgia Tech. "The turnovers were a little too high for him last year in the minutes he played. 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. Autry was Carey's primary recruiter for Syracuse, and the two bonded quickly. This was the roller coaster ride of Jalen Carey's freshman season. During the hour long workout Carey had with coach McNamara, there were no bright lights, national television broadcast or 30,000 screaming fans. He signed with Syracuse over offers from Arizona, Indiana, Kansas, Texas, Villanova and many others. Being age 19, a lot of people aren’t able to do that. 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 … I actually got a chuckle out of it because that seems to be a common theme of late when players transfers away from Syracuse. That is true in all walks of life. I always felt like I should be out there, but coach always sees something that I might not see. 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. "I feel like if you don’t believe in yourself, nobody will. And then just being able to make plays for our guys. Jalen Carey is a consensus 4-star recruit in the class of 2018, who is originally from New York City. Far too low. 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. 61 overall player according to the 247Sports Composite. Senior and starting point guard Frank Howard was out with an injury, and Carey was forced into action. It is to be the best version of himself in order to be the point guard Syracuse needs for the team to be successful. "He does a really good job of throwing it ahead. To become selfish and put your personal needs in front of the team's. "He’s done everything possible to be prepared for it.". Carey was always one of, if not the, best player on the teams he played for in high school and in AAU ball. "That it was a dramatic change and a great increase. "He advances the ball," McNamara said. 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. "Throughout the season, I just continued to work harder in practice and not be afraid to push myself because I know my time is going to come. "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. Jalen was tagged in the video "Jalen Carey's highlights vs. Muncie Central." WATCH: Jalen Carey - Heat NBPA highlights . Carey was ranked as the No. It’s can we get to be consistent in the way we do it. "In the game where we’re living now where guys want instant satisfaction, they want that reward right away," McNamara said. How he could create shots for him and get in the paint and kick to him. He credits his support system for being able to fight through some of those frustrating times. Especially with some of those schools having previously recruited him, like UConn? What he experienced as a freshman, along with his offseason development, has him ready for what's ahead. McNamara informed him of the time constraints and Carey went to work. He did score 26 points and 7 rebounds ve UConn as a freshman. Something didn’t click at SU. 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.". If at any point he was called upon to suddenly play a major role, he believed he would excel. New, 41 comments. First, he showed flashes of brilliance early in the season when starting point guard Frank Howard missed the first seven games. Being able to get our guys easy shots. At the AAU level, he was the primary offensive weapon for the NJ Playaz. Junior Jalen Carey of Immaculate Conception (NJ)/NJ Playaz Early '16-'17 season highlights. So there was definitely flashes. The work Carey puts in is not simply to improve as an individual player. We’ve got a lot of guys coming back and a couple guys leaving. OrangeExtremist said... (original post)He did score 26 points and 7 rebounds ve UConn as a freshman. "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 . Advance it to him. Assistant coach Gerry McNamara took notice. Trey Townsend added 12 points and nine rebounds. Become an Annual VIP member today and get access to VIP content, ad-free forums & more. 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. 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. Sign up now!. Carey was the No. The easy decisions are not always the correct ones, however. Carey says nothing could be further from the truth. That’s one thing is he puts the fun in it, but always makes sure you put the work in.". It was really just frustrating.". Syracuse transfer guard Jalen Carey committed to the Rams on his personal Instagram page. While there are many positives to that level of access, there are also negatives. Two players I like to watch are Russell Westbrook and Damian Lillard. I want to be able to fight through this and show the coaches that I deserve to be out there. ", Point guards are the quarterbacks of basketball. Or is it that he is overrated ? Turnovers and shooting. Sometimes that is the easy way out and not necessarily the best decision. 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. During the 60 minutes he worked out with coach McNamara, he worked on both extensively. Posted on Apr 26th, 12:03 PM, , User Since 36 months ago, User Post Count: 777 Within that are some lighter moments as well. He’s A to B as fast as anybody you’re going to find. McNamara does not accept less than Carey's best, because he knows the talent he is attempting to mold. © 2005-2021 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. Add New. "The thing I always think about with Jalen was the first time I worked him out last summer," McNamara said. … Carey knows exactly what he has to work on individually in order to be ready to make the team better. The only thing that’s going to come from me being frustrated is more frustration. He played 38 minutes against the Huskies while scoring 26 points, grabbing seven rebounds and picking up three steals. So before I got up here, one of the guys I talked to a lot and felt real comfortable with was coach Autry. He was the go to man at Immaculate Conception high school and the one with the ball in his hands the entire game. 247’s Andrew Slater was first on Twitter. What Carey did not do, however, was let that frustration effect his attitude or his preparation in practice. He has some things he needs to work on, obviously, just like everybody. It is a new way for fans to connect with other fans, their favorite teams and players on those teams. "I feel like I would’ve broke down by now with just being frustrated and not playing in back to back games. He knows that and it is why he is working so hard on both this offseason. February 21, 2018: Unofficial Visit. That’s really hard for some kids and unless you've experienced you can’t appreciate what it’s like (again, for some kids). The Harlem native selected URI ahead of reported … Transferred from Maryland: 2020 recruiting class. Sometimes that means sacrificing part of yourself. Play. 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. Carey averaged 1.5 points in 11.5 minutes last season in just two games while battling a thumb injury. https://twitter.com/matthewgut21/status/1257394580699447298?s=21, I dont believe that list. McNamara had contact with Carey as well, and player's generally do not commit with some level of comfort with their future position coach. That would be over five turnovers per 40 minutes. Former top 50 recruit with three years of eligibility left. When a team is experiencing success and winning games. Just staying focused. One thing I want to do now is playing faster. 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. Moore hit all 10 of his free throws. Check out some highlights of Jalen Carey from the Heat NBPA. But prior to arriving on campus, it was coach Autry with whom Carey felt the most comfortable. Jalen Carey was the man. I 100% believe it. Yet if you simply watched Carey during those 60 minutes, you would never know that. As McNamara instructs Carey during the workout, that belief is evident. "One way I always looked at it as was me being frustrated was selfish to my teammates and selfish to myself. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. 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Just looking forward to next year. “I wouldn’t blame it on injuries, it just didn’t work out,” he said of his time at Syracuse. The role of coaches is often times more than just simple x's and o's. That would quickly change when Carey enrolled last summer. Coming together as a team, going on a deep run and hopefully competing for a National Championship.". Not many guys can go out as freshmen and put up 26 points. © 2005-2021 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. His 1.6 turnovers in just 12 minutes per game is an alarming rate. Posted Mon, Nov 16 2015 @ 08:02 PM Jalen Carey's highlights vs. Muncie Central 1:24 The Harlem native selected URI ahead of reported … Just learning how to stay composed. CuseNation.com was able to watch Carey during a one hour workout with assistant Gerry McNamara. Carey showed that mindset every day in practice, in individual workouts and when interacting with his teammates. Jalen Carey. "We have a great coaching staff, I have great parents and great friends that just kept me motivated," Carey said. Rutgers Basketball Continues To Change Narrative On Recruiting Trail After Making Final Six For 4-Star Jalen Carey. "I believe in Jalen Carey," McNamara said. Transferred from Maryland: Makhel Mitchell : 22: C: 6'10" 245: Sophomore: Washington, D.C. Romantic relationships, employment relationships, friendships, familial relationships and in athletics. Not a slow tempo, high ball screen exclusive offense. Cusefootball32 said... (original post)The bench. Through Syracuse's first four games of the season, true freshman Jalen Carey was making a name for himself at the collegiate level as well. 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. Rashad Williams had 18 points for Oakland (3-10, 3-3 Horizon League). Combined with McNamara's belief is respect and trust from both sides. Priority number one is Jalen Carey, an old school type of guard known for his toughness, scoring streaks, and high-motor abilities. Jalen Carey, showing a mature mindset beyond his years, has that proper perspective. Syracuse, Miami and Kansas are the other primary favorites, but things have been tracking toward a battle between the Orange and the Huskies. Cusefootball32 said... (original post)Don't take my comment to serious, I'm joking lol. Maybe creighton and uri, caliorangephan said... (original post)I dont believe that list. He worked on spot up shooting off of screens. Far too many. That confidence and his willingness to work is something assistant coach Gerry McNamara loves. 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. He showed that during his extensive minutes at Madison Square Garden early in the season. Carey followed that up with 14 points, three rebounds and three steals against Oregon in 36 minutes the next night. Playing at that pace is something Syracuse fans have been clamoring for over the last few seasons, and should have them looking forward to the 2019-20 campaign. Jalen Carey enrolls at Syracuse Orange. Being in that situation as a coach and being able to relay what happened with guys in the past to guys in the present. It is much more difficult to stick with your current situation and turn things around. 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." His three point percentage was just 17.4%. While Syracuse lost both, a seven point defeat to UConn and 15 point loss to Oregon, Carey was one of the few bright spots. He was the go to man at Immaculate Conception high school and the one with the ball in his hands the entire game. "With his speed, I think the next thing is he has to protect the ball at a higher rate," McNamara said. On the flip side, in the bad times, it is easier to go the other way. Jalen didn’t work out here but he’s a great athlete and showed flashes. The goal was to make 10 in a row. The reasons were two fold. It takes a special kind of person to continue to understand how one's selfishness can negatively impact a team. Jalen Carey is looking forward to pushing the tempo as well. That is always a far easier mindset to have when things are going well. I said, ‘what are you smiling at?’ He said, ‘I love it. Elijah, he’s coming back and he’s been a leader and been in big games. He goes some place that plays with tempo and pace, and probably man, he will be fine. McNamara used that experience to help Carey deal with the lack of playing time. "Never really a thought," Carey said. As a freshman, he averaged 3.5 points in 25 games. 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. Carey certainly felt that frustration as his playing time diminished. https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4395673/jalen-carey Jalen didn’t work out here but he’s a great athlete and showed flashes. It’s always fun playing the game of basketball. Syracuse, N.Y. -- Jalen Carey sees big things ahead at Syracuse. 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. Daniel Oladapo had 11 points. Did he not perform well with the Orangemen before he was injured ? For Jalen Carey, he bonded first with assistant Adrian Autry. June 01, 2018: Enrollment. While discussing Jalen Carey, McNamara stated multiple times how much he loves Carey's attitude and energy. He hit his 10th in a row with 12 seconds left in the session. 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. "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. "We’re going to play 10 times faster than we did this year," Carey said. Highlights of class of 2018 guard Jalen Carey from the fourth Nike EYBL session in the spring of 2017. All the while soaking in the knowledge as McNamara provided the instruction. Last season, Carey committed 41 turnovers with only 25 assists. We know what he’s capable of. The bond was obvious within a few minutes of the workout. It’s interesting to watch him and Buddy. 61 overall recruit by 247 Sports’ Composite Rankings. 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? But, like I said, I’ve got great people in my corner that prepared me for situations like this.". The No. Jalen was selected the Player of the Match in the volleyball match against Vacaville Christian on Mon, Aug 20 2018. Carey felt comfortable with coach Autry, and was able to talk to him about things beyond basketball. Rhode Island (Kingston, RI) PG; 6-3; 170; 2020 - SYR 100%; Interests . The Villanova Wildcats staff has extended their first new offer of the July LIve Period to 4-star point guard Jalen Carey. jekelish said... (original post)I 100% believe it. "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. Point guard Jalen Carey. That’s pretty good. Bad relationships compound frustration situations. 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. With him coming back and being a leader, I feel like we can be real good. We just want to work every day and try to get better.". "Coach Autry mainly recruited me. Carey plays high school ball for Immaculate Conception in Montclair, New Jersey. His talent, production and potential made him an elite recruit. I’ve always loved that about him.". 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.". Pushing tempo and getting guys shots. "Letting me know who I am as a player.". "You see five, six, seven hundred transfers per year, it’s easy to do that.". TV: NBCSN Stream College Basketball all season on ESPN+. He wants to be worked with.". Jalen Moore had 24 points and 12 assists as Oakland topped Wright State 81-71 on Saturday. Transfers have essentially created free agency in college athletics, especially with the new transfer portal. He’s a bad fit for SU and that’s not necessarily a knock on him. He’s a point guard in the right system. The 6-foot-3 guard chose the Orange over UConn, Villanova, Kansas and Miami in 2018. The ability to maintain those when things are not going your way comes from having a passion for what you are doing. 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. "I look at that as someone facing adversity and they just give up. Maybe creighton and uri. I know we’ll have a great team and just being able to come in and have an impact.". Also in the modern game is social media. Trying to be a leader for the guys. Jay Bilas shreds NCAA during Illinois-Duke game . Despite that, Carey had only one game with over 20 minutes played for the rest of the season. "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. Carey worked on free throws, three-pointers, coming off of screens with and without the ball, ball handling and more. caliorangephan said... (original post)Everyone says hes out of position at point guard, but he cant shoot. — Adam Zagoria (@AdamZagoria) March … Tweets by 247Sports. 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. I just want to be ready for that moment. "We’ve been through this before as coaches," McNamara said. "Just being the guy in high school and coming to where I’m not the focal point of the team. Posted Wed, Oct 24 2018 @ 01:58 PM Congratulations to #6 Jalen Carey for being selected the Vacaville Volleyball Player of the Match. I hope it works out for him. He was never getting his starting job back. "Then putting up a lot of shots to work on my form. 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. Just taking everything in and using that as motivation for next year. He averaged 27 minutes and 12 points per game during that stretch, including two strong performances at Madison Square Garden. www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/224166 "One thing I want to work on is limiting turnovers," Carey said. 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. "Number one, I think you have to believe in the work you’re doing," McNamara said. Being able to joke with him. Jalen Carey transfers to Rhode Island Rams. Syracuse, N.Y. -- Syracuse University basketball player Jalen Carey will be out indefinitely with an injured thumb. He showed flashes but couldn’t put it together consistently and obviously missed his window this year due to an injury. That was a December 8th victory over Georgetown in which he logged 23 minutes. It reminded me a lot of the Tyler Ennis and Trevor Cooney combination. Also defensively, belongs in a man in my opinion. "My confidence level is always going to be real high," Carey said. Guys who didn’t necessary play, talented guys, as much as they wanted to their freshmen year. Those who play at a high level need to have that in order to succeed, and Carey certainly does. I love this.’ He loves the work. So there was definitely flashes. 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.". Carey, a native of New York City who played at Immaculate Conception High School in Montclair, New Jersey, appeared in 25 games as a freshman. 7 combo guard in the Class of 2018 per 247Sports.com’s composite rankings. McNamara cracking a joke every now and then, with Carey busting out laughing before continuing his work. Tweets by 247Sports. Jalen’s the type of guy who wants to play at a quick pace. That speed should allow the Orange to play a more up-tempo style. "From the first time I got up here, me and him had a great relationship," Carey said of coach McNamara. 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. "He just smiled. "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. Even more so when that person is young and inexperienced. With each correction or directive from his coach, Carey showed immediate improvement in that drill. 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. One of Jalen Carey's best attributes is his speed. That’s more points than Howard washing scored all season as a junior. "One thing I learned was just staying mentally prepared," Carey said. They difficult situations nearly impossible to deal with. Jalen Carey, Howard Washington and Brycen Goodine are all transferring from Syracuse, per sources. Anyone who thinks he’s a fit as a two doesn’t know what they are looking at. 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. I think the greatest thing about him last year was that he never stopped working.". Carey is comfortable asking questions if clarification is needed while McNamara shows a level of excitement and pride when Carey performs as desired. That is exactly what Jalen Carey is doing. So when I have that open shot or we need someone to knock that shot down, I'm ready to take it.". 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 he was during the workout session. At the AAU level, he … But we saw what he’s capable of when he had the ball in his hands for an entire game in New York. But in terms of transferring, that’s never been something that I looked at.". That’s really my type of pace. "I love to get the ball up and down the court. Carey responds with high level performance during various drills. Frustrated was selfish to myself has him ready for that moment think you to! 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