Tag: basketball
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about 18-8 Duke
Syracuse faces Duke in the JMA wireless dome this weekend. Led by their forwards, the Blue Devils are 18-8 with a 9-6 record in the ACC. Read More »
Our beat writers are split on whether Syracuse will beat Duke at the Dome
Our beat writers are split on if Syracuse beats Duke at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday. Read More »
In his 1st year as Duke head coach, Jon Scheyer’s roots are on full display
Even though Jon Scheyer is in his first year at the helm of Duke basketball, Mike Krzyzewski knew his then-recruit was exactly the Blue Devils needed. Read More »
Duke’s Dereck Lively grew from AAU benchwarmer to top recruit in high school
Dereck Lively went from 6-foot-5 in eighth grade, but unable to dunk, to a 7-foot-1 center and one of the top recruits in the country. Read More »
Along with unwavering shooting ability, Chris Bell has fleshed out his game
Chris Bell has always been a shooter, putting up 500 to 600 shots a day in high school. At Syracuse, has nearly doubled his rebounding average in Syracuse’s last six games. Read More »
Jesse Edwards' 18 points, 16 rebounds lift Syracuse to win over No. 23 NC State
Syracuse rallied behind Jesse Edwards' double-double in the win over the Wolfpack, including a 3-pointer in the second half. Read More »
Observations from SU's win: Mintz excels, Terquavion Smith's turbulent performance
In its 75-72 win over No. 23 NC State, Syracuse struggled on the boards but still pulled out its first ranked win in almost two years. Read More »
Syracuse secures signature win with 75-72 victory over No. 23 NC State
Syracuse finally got the signature win it had lacked all season, picking up its first ranked win since January 2021. All five Syracuse starters finished with double-digit points. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about No. 23 NC State
NC State is ranked No. 23 and has won five of their last six games. Read More »
Our beat writers agree that No. 23 NC State will be too much for Syracuse
Our beat writers predict No. 23 NC State to beat Syracuse in the JMA Wireless Dome on Tuesday. Read More »
Syracuse's Judah Mintz wins ACC Rookie of the Week for 4th time
Mintz scored 16 points and recorded six assists in Syracuse’s win over Florida State, helping the Orange pick up their second straight win. Read More »
Alex Simmons galvanizes Syracuse's 20-goal performance with 4 assists
Syracuse attack Alex Simmons exploited open lanes against UAlbany, leading him to rack up four assists in an offensive onslaught Read More »
Judah Mintz comes alive in 2nd half, leads Syracuse to 2nd straight win
Judah Mintz overcame a lackluster first half to convert down the stretch in the second as Syracuse won 76-67 Read More »
Through work in the 'lab,' Syracuse commit Elijah Moore has become a prolific shooter
“Syracuse for me is like another home,” 2024 commit Elijah Moore felt Syracuse was the right place for him, developing his game through what he called the "lab." Read More »
Observations from Syracuse's win over Florida State: Girard leads, Mintz closes out
Although Naheem McLeod tore apart Syracuse's defense in the first half, Joe Girard III and Judah Mintz powered the Orange to a comeback Read More »
Syracuse's defense clamps down on high-post in 2nd half, beats Florida State 76-67
“Our defense went better as the game went along.” Jim Boeheim said Syracuse was less spread out in the second half, leading to a comeback 76-67 win over Florida State. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about 8-16 Florida State
Florida State team in the midst of its worst season since 2005 but can jump Syracuse in the ACC standings with a win. Read More »
Our beat writers unanimously pick Syracuse to defeat struggling Florida State
Our beat writers feel Syracuse will beat Florida State for its second straight road win. Read More »
Former SU star Preston Shumpert returns to coach Liverpool JV boys’ basketball
Former SU basketball player Preston Shumpert is now the head coach of Liverpool JV boys' basketball. Read More »
As his minutes increase, Justin Taylor has become a top option off the bench
Taylor went from being one of the less-touted incoming freshmen off the bench to a dynamic shooting threat. On a team that collects just 25% of its points from beyond the arc, Taylor, a 44% 3-point shooter, has blossomed into an outside threat. Read More »
Need some ideas for Valentine's Day? Check out these 6 activities
Impress your date on Valentine’s Day with one of these six ‘winter-friendly’ activities. Read More »
Jim Boeheim issues apology to ACC teams, clarifies thoughts on NIL
“We have a strong NIL for our current players … that’s obviously the future of college basketball and it’s only going to grow.” Boeheim apologized for his previous remarks on some ACC teams and addressed the media in a weekly ACC coaches call. Read More »
Jesse Edwards dominates Quentin Post, scores 27 in win over Boston College
"It was Jesse's day." Jesse Edwards returned to form against Boston College, notching a season-high 27 points on 12-of-15 shooting. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse vs. Boston College: Edwards dominates, Williams returns
Syracuse trailed with less than eight minutes to go but closed out Boston College, catalyzed by 27 points from Jesse Edwards Read More »