Chance Westry Commits to Syracuse, Discusses Decision

The Auburn transfer has picked Orange basketball as his next collegiate home.

Mike McAllister | Apr 17, 2023

Chance Westry Commits to Syracuse, Discusses Decision /

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Auburn transfer guard Chance Westry has committed to Syracuse basketball. The news was first reported by Jonathan Givony from ESPN. Westry is the second high profile transfer to pick the Orange, joining Notre Dame transfer JJ Starling. In 11 games at Auburn last season, Westry averaged 2.5 points, 1.0 assists and 0.7 steals in just over nine minutes per game. Westry ultimately took a medical redshirt after dealing with injury issues. He also had transfer offers from Creighton, Seton Hall, St. John's and Penn State.

"Great coaching, great program," Westry said. "Obviously it was my first offer (out of high school). Just Syracuse helping me develop into a better player on the court and off the court."

Syracuse recruited Westry out of high school, where he was near consensus top 40 prospect (247Sports ranked him at 44, while ESPN, Rivals and On3 had him between 34 and 37). That previous relationship, led by Associate Head Coach Gerry McNamara, played a pivotal role in Westry's transfer recruitment.

"He was always real and always transparent," Westry said. "I appreciated that because the bond only got stronger from both parties keeping it real with each other."

Part of Syracuse's pitch, including during an in-home visit with the staff, was that Westry has the ability to have a prominent role on the team regardless of whether or not Judah Mintz returns.

"My role is just coming into the team and contribute," Westry said. "Just playing really well as a combo guard, which I am because I can play the point or play without (the ball) and make it position-less."

The 6-6 Westry also believes his game can compliment both Starling and Mintz.

"We're all unselfish, that plays a big part of it," Westry said. "Judah being unselfish, JJ being able to shoot the ball and me being able to distribute and score as well."

Westry's message to Syracuse fans is simple, but effective.

"Let's get the Dome rocking," Westry said. "Let's turn up. It's about that time."

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Published Apr 17, 2023

MIKE MCALLISTER

Title: Publisher All Syracuse Education: Roberts Wesleyan College Location: Syracuse, New York Expertise: Syracuse basketball, football and recruiting. EXPERIENCE Mike McAllister has been covering Syracuse basketball, football and recruiting for more than a decade. Mike's career started with his own free blog as a way to vent following sporting events. Shortly thereafter, a network of basketball sites called Coast 2 Coast Hoops asked him to run their Syracuse site. That site was called Nation of Orange, and Mike quickly established it as a go-to for Syracuse fans. After running Nation of Orange for several months, a position with the Syracuse site on the Scout network became available. After one year as the recruiting expert with Cuse Nation, he was named the publisher. Mike oversaw the transition from Scout to 247Sports, and ran the site on that network for years. Presented with the opportunity to join one of the biggest names in the sports journalism industry, Sports Illustrated, Mike jumped at the chance. All Syracuse was started from scratch by Mike and the Fan Nation team. It has now become a staple for Orange fans of various sports. Mike has broken news on recruiting, Syracuse basketball and football team information and has established himself as the top recruiting inside in the market. He has appeared on local radio shows, television broadcasts, national radio shows and much more. Mr. McAllister has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Information Management from Roberts Wesleyan College.