Syracuse men’s basketball: PG Ryan Moesch commits to the Orange

TL;DR

Ryan Moesch, a four-star point guard from Chittenango, has committed to Syracuse Orange after initially signing with Siena. He is ranked as the 15th best point guard in his class by 247 Sports and will play under coach Gerry McNamara at the JMA Dome.

SYRACUSE, NY - DECEMBER 30: Assistant coach Gerry McNamara of the Syracuse Orange looks on prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Petersen Events Center on December 30, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh won 72-61. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Syracuse Orange picked up a commitment from four-star point guard Ryan Moesch, who hails from Chittenango.

Moesch was orginially signed to play for Siena, but he’ll follow the Orange Brick Road to the JMA Dome to play for Gerry McNamara. Moesch has played the last two seasons at Cushing Academy. He was rated a 4-star and considered the 15th best point guard in the class by 247 Sports.

The 6’ lefty had chosen Siena over Providence in his initial commitment and now he’ll return to play just a short distance away from his Madison County hometown. His prep school coach described him as resembling the college coach he committed to play for:

“He’s got a little Gerry to him,” said James Cormier, who has coached Moesch the past two seasons at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. “He’s 6 feet tall and 170 pounds and long, floppy hair. He doesn’t necessarily look the part. … (But) whoever you put in front of him he’s better than.”

Syracuse now has two incoming freshmen coming in this summer, so we’ll see what the Orange can add from the transfer portal as McNamara builds his roster for next season.

Q&A

Who is Ryan Moesch and what are his basketball credentials?

Ryan Moesch is a four-star point guard from Chittenango, ranked as the 15th best point guard in his class by 247 Sports.

Why did Ryan Moesch choose to commit to Syracuse instead of Siena?

Moesch opted to commit to Syracuse after initially signing with Siena, likely influenced by the opportunity to play closer to his hometown and under coach Gerry McNamara.

What impact could Ryan Moesch have on Syracuse's basketball team?

As a highly-rated four-star recruit, Moesch is expected to contribute significantly to Syracuse's basketball program, enhancing their roster with his skills as a point guard.