Syracuse latest to offer Joe Girard

The legend of Joe Girard continues to grow.

Syracuse became the latest school to offer the 6-foot-1 Class of 2019 combo guard from Glens Falls (N.Y.) High school.

“Coach [Jim] Boeheim called me directly,” Girard said. “They said I can come in and be just like Gerry McNamara.

“I’ve visited multiple times before and will probably visit again. I feel really great about the offer and to have such a storied program that is in state offer me feels amazing.”

Very Honored to have Received a Scholarship Offer from Coach Jim Boeheim and Syracuse University! #GoOrange ??? pic.twitter.com/tkK2jg9MQd

— Joseph Girard III (@JG3_____) February 2, 2018

A two-sport star, Girard earlier this week surpassed Lance Stephenson to become New York State’s all-time leading scorer. He’s averaging 50 points per game and will now shoot for 3,000 career points in his career.

ICYMI: @JG3_____ broke the NYS scoring record earlier this week. Tomorrow, he’ll shoot to become the state’s first 3,000 point scorer.https://t.co/krC7Xwwi8M

— Chet Davis (@ChetDavisCBS6) February 2, 2018

Oklahoma and Michigan also offered Girard this past week.

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