Point guard Tyler Ennis fits Syracuse’s style of play like a hand fits in a well-worn glove. Coach Jim Boeheim has had many young, talented lead guards over the years and has done a great job of allowing those players the opportunity to be creative, play their game and showcase their talents. This goes all the way back to the days of Dwayne "Pearl" Washington, who was as creative as a guard can get at making plays off the bounce, or more recently with wing/guard Dion Waiters, who was hard to handle in the open court and when slashing to the basket.

Ennis, No. 41 in the ESPN 100 and the nation’s No. 7 PG, will put the Orange fast break in overdrive with his ability to push the ball with great pace on makes and misses. Playing at the top of the Syracuse’s patented zone on defense, he will be in great position to catch the outlet and attack with a full head of steam.

On the break, Ennis scores by finishing at the rim with acrobatic layups or pull-ups and has range to the arc. But he doesn’t just score. He can penetrate and drop off, or kick out to an open shooter on the arc, or put a teammate in a position to attack with a shot or second layer of dribble penetration.

In the half court, Ennis can set up the offense and he understands his options. When all else fails he has the ability to attack the defense off the bounce and create an opportunity for himself or a teammate. He has good vision to see when defenders have come off teammates and finds the open man.

Defensively, at the top of the 2-3 zone, Ennis can anticipate passes for steals in the passing lanes and run down deflections and long rebounds and be off to the races.

Ennis picked a school where his talents can be displayed at the highest level of college basketball and on one of the biggest stages in the CarrierDome. It’s a great fit and I am looking forward to seeing him perform.