Celebrated Syracuse football signee Calvin Russell III to hoop, too

One of the most celebrated recruits in Syracuse football history may actually make an impact first for the Orange men's basketball team.

The university on Sunday announced that five-star wide receiver Calvin Russell III, who enrolled early for the spring semester, has joined the hoops squad as well.

A two-sport star at Miami's Northwestern High School, Russell was rated the No. 2 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 23 overall player by 247Sports in the Class of 2026.

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