Skip to content

Tag: basketball

Inside the 48 hours that put Syracuse basketball’s succession plan into motion

Syracuse had planned the ending of Jim Boeheim’s reign as head coach — and the beginning of Adrian Autry’s tenure — for months, but it still nearly went awry. Read More »

March 20, 2023 at 1:05 am

Jim Boeheim's 1st season as SU's head coach foreshadowed next 46 years of success

Jim Boeheim’s first ever team won 26 games and made a Sweet 16 appearance. The season set up a 47 year reign as SU’s head coach, who became the second-winningest coach in college basketball. Read More »

March 19, 2023 at 10:39 pm

Syracuse guard Symir Torrence reportedly enters the transfer portal after 2 seasons

Symir Torrence has reportedly entered the transfer portal. He previously transferred from Marquette to SU in 2021 after two seasons. Read More »

March 14, 2023 at 5:21 pm

JJ Starling, former McDonald's All-American, transfers to Syracuse

Starling averaged 11.2 points per game in his freshman year at Notre Dame and was the highest-ranked recruit in program history. Read More »

March 14, 2023 at 12:10 pm

'RED'S READY': To Adrian Autry's colleagues, he is prepared to be SU's next head coach

Adrian Autry was announced as Syracuse’s head coach on Friday, following in the footsteps of Jim Boeheim after a 47-year career. Read More »

March 12, 2023 at 4:27 pm

Smith: The ending was bizarre, and Jim Boeheim deserved better

Jim Boeheim’s 47-year tenure as Syracuse’s head coach ended on Wednesday afternoon with a pre-written press release from university officials. Read More »

March 9, 2023 at 6:28 pm

The Daily Orange’s top stories on Jim Boeheim

The Daily Orange revisits some of its best stories on Hall of Famer Jim Boeheim. Syracuse announced Boeheim's tenure with the Orange is done after the team's loss to Wake Forest in the ACC Tournament. Read More »

March 9, 2023 at 11:38 am

Gallery: Following Jim Boeheim's tenure, a look back at his time as SU's head coach

Following the defeat by Wake Forest in the first round of the ACC Tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina, Syracuse announced Jim Boeheim would no longer continue as head coach. Adrian Autry, one of Boeheim's assistant coaches, will be taking over in the 2023-2024 season. Read More »

March 9, 2023 at 2:35 am

Sports world reacts as Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim's career ends

As news broke of the 47-year head coach no longer being at the helm of the program, the sports world took to social media to express their thoughts. Boeheim is the second winningest coach in college basketball. Read More »

March 8, 2023 at 8:38 pm

Syracuse announces head coach Jim Boeheim's tenure is done after 47th season

Boeheim, who has been with the program as a player or coach since 1963, will no longer coach Syracuse. He coached the Orange for 47 seasons. Read More »

March 8, 2023 at 5:10 pm

Before announcement, Jim Boeheim said decision to return was ‘up to the university’

Jim Boeheim faced a flurry of questions postgame on whether he’ll be Syracuse’s head coach again next season, something he said is up to the university. Read More »

March 8, 2023 at 4:19 pm

Observations from SU’s ACC Tournament loss to Wake Forest: Big 3 limited, 2 new scorers emerge

Wake Forest was able to limit Jesse Edwards, Joe Girard III and Judah Mintz for the majority of its second-round win in the ACC Tournament. Read More »

March 8, 2023 at 2:35 pm

Syracuse loses all-too-familiar close matchup to end season

“It’s just unfortunate that we couldn’t come out on top.” Daivien Williamson scored the game-winning 3 in the final seconds after Joe Girard III missed a step back 3 on Syracuse's last possession. Read More »

March 8, 2023 at 2:25 pm

Opponent Preview: What to know about SU’s ACC tournament 2nd round opponent Wake Forest

The Orange match up against the Demon Deacons in the second round of the ACC tournament on Thursday. Read More »

March 8, 2023 at 1:26 am

Our beat writers are split on whether SU will defeat Wake Forest in ACC Tournament

In the second round of the ACC Tournament, Syracuse matches up with Wake Forest. Our beat writers are undecided on whether Syracuse will advance to the quarterfinals. Read More »

March 7, 2023 at 9:21 pm

Syracuse has never made a deep ACC Tournament run. Could this finally be the year?

Syracuse has compiled a 5-7 record in the ACC Tournament since joining the conference 10 years ago, and has never advanced past the tournament’s quarterfinal round. Read More »

March 6, 2023 at 10:30 pm

Jesse Edwards, Judah Mintz earn All-ACC seasonal honors

Edwards notched 13 double-doubles and was named to the All-ACC Third Team while Mintz was named in the All-ACC Freshman Team. Read More »

March 6, 2023 at 8:13 pm

'THE MAYOR OF SCRANTON': Gerry McNamara’s illustrious Syracuse career is finally honored with jersey retirement

Gerry McNamara felt that Syracuse was everything he wanted college to be, going on to have a record-setting career honored with a jersey retirement. Read More »

March 6, 2023 at 1:09 am

HAK ATTACK: Hakim Warrick was known for ‘the block’ in 2003. But he was so much more at Syracuse

Teammates called Hakim Warrick as “Mr. Go-Go gadget arms.” He used his athleticism to rank top five in points and rebounds for Syracuse all-time. Read More »

March 6, 2023 at 12:34 am

After 3 straight games allowing 90+ points, SU wins with 'active' defensive game

The Orange forced 16 turnovers and held the Demon Deacons to 40% shooting from the field in their 72-63 win. Read More »

March 4, 2023 at 9:16 pm

Observations from Syracuse's win over Wake Forest: Edwards' explosion, 3-point defense

Syracuse staved off Wake Forest 72-63, ending a four-game losing streak behind 27 points and 20 rebounds from Jesse Edwards. Read More »

March 4, 2023 at 7:27 pm

Jesse Edwards’ 27 points, 20 rebounds help SU end 4-game skid with win over Wake Forest

“Jesse was a monster tonight.” Jesse Edwards tied a career-high with 27 points, and posted at least 20 rebounds for the second time in his career on his senior night. Read More »

March 4, 2023 at 7:12 pm

John Bol Ajak to enter transfer portal following end of the season

After redshirting his freshman season, Ajak finishes his career with Syracuse appearing in 35 total games. Read More »

March 3, 2023 at 12:54 pm

Our beat writers predict Syracuse will lose its final regular season game against Wake Forest

In its final regular season game of the year, Syracuse will lose its fifth straight game against Wake Forest according to our beat writers. Read More »

March 2, 2023 at 12:37 am