Ex-Auburn guard Chance Westry transferring to Syracuse

Former Auburn guard Chance Westry has committed to play at Syracuse next season, he told ESPN on Monday.

Westry is the second recruit committed to play for incoming head coach Adrian Autry, who replaced Hall of Famer Jim Boeheim after his 47-year tenure at Syracuse.

«I believe in what Coach Autry is building,» Westry said. «He and his staff sold me on their level of commitment to helping me develop into the player I want to be. He knows that I'm coming in ready to work and hopefully help us get to the tournament and make a run. „

Westry picked Syracuse over a final list of schools that included Creighton, St. John's, Seton Hall and Penn State.

“I'm prepared to take on any role that he and the staff feel will help put us in a position to win,» Westry said. «That being said, I feel like I'm most effective with the ball in my hands and with the freedom to create for others as well as myself. I pride myself on being a guy who makes his teammates better. Coach Autry and I discussed that a lot during my recruitment process. He let me know that he has trust in me as a lead guard and that I'll have opportunities to do what I feel like I do best.»

Westry was a highly regarded prospect from a young age who finished as ESPN's No. 39 recruit in the high school class of 2022. He made a name for himself on the Nike EYBL 17U circuit averaging 12.2 points, 4.9 assists, 4.8 rebounds and 1.7 steals for a deep, talented NY Renaissance squad in 2021.

A 6-foot-6 guard who can also play on the wing, Westry has a feel for the game operating out of ball screens, defensive versatility and an ability to play on or off the ball that give him significant long-term potential, either in lieu of Judah Mintz, who is testing the NBA draft waters, or