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Opponent Preview: What to know about Drexel

The Dragons defeated Neumann by 29 points to open the 2021-22 season, which was their first game since losing in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Read More »

November 10, 2021 at 8:19 pm

The 3 players helping Syracuse women's basketball find new identity

Our beat writers discuss the new-look Syracuse's women’s basketball team as well as key players Teisha Hyman, Jayla Thornton and Chrislyn Carr. Read More »

November 10, 2021 at 2:52 pm

In Syracuse debut, Cole Swider proves valuable even when he isn’t hitting 3s

Shooters can’t have a strong performance every single game, Boeheim said, but Swider proved valuable in other ways against Lafayette. Read More »

November 10, 2021 at 12:16 pm

Joe Girard III paces SU with 20 points in season-opening win over Lafayette

Joe Girard has improved as a facilitator and at least on Tuesday, looked very capable of leading the Orange at point guard. Read More »

November 9, 2021 at 11:54 pm

Observations from SU vs. Lafayette: Girard from deep and Syracuse in transition

Syracuse won 97-63 against Lafayette in the Orange’s season-opener. Read More »

November 9, 2021 at 9:13 pm

Syracuse’s new-look zone shuts down Lafayette in 97-63 season-opening win

Five-star freshman Benny Williams scored six points off the bench as he slowly acclimates himself to college basketball. Read More »

November 9, 2021 at 9:11 pm

Buddy Boeheim adds to preseason accolades with Wooden Award Watch List

Buddy Boeheim the first SU player to make the preseason watch list since Tyus Battle for the 2018-19 season and Tyler Lydon ahead of the 2016-17 season. Read More »

November 9, 2021 at 3:58 pm

Preview and predictions of the new faces on Syracuse men's basketball

The Daily Orange Sportscast previews the newcomers on Syracuse men's basketball before the season. Read More »

November 9, 2021 at 12:15 am

'Point Center' Neal Quinn leads Lafayette as pass-first big man

Neal Quinn only received one Division I offer, but the center blossomed into an assist leader for Lafayette. Read More »

November 8, 2021 at 9:41 pm

Beat writers agree on home-opening blowout against Lafayette

Here’s what The Daily Orange’s three beat writers predict will happen for SU in its opener. Read More »

November 8, 2021 at 8:51 pm

Opponent Preview: Everything you need to know about Lafayette

Here’s everything you need to know about the Lafayette Leopards ahead their matchup with the Orange. Read More »

November 8, 2021 at 8:39 pm

TAKING CONTROL: Basketball Guide 2021

Meet the newcomers to Syracuse basketball in The Daily Orange’s 2021 Basketball Guide. Read More »

November 8, 2021 at 12:29 am

SHOOTING HIS SHOT: Why transferring to SU was the best choice for Cole Swider's shooting skills

Cole Swider is arriving to Syracuse after playing at Villanova, where he grew and developed as a shooter. Read More »

November 8, 2021 at 12:17 am

UNLOCKED POTENTIAL: IMG Academy revealed the potential brewing in Benny Williams for years

“Him growing three inches didn't really change what we were asking him to do.” Williams grew a foot in high school, but he still kept his skills as a guard. Read More »

November 7, 2021 at 11:41 pm

THEIR OWN PATH: Buddy and Jimmy are reunited at SU. This time is different than high school.

Jimmy and Buddy Boeheim will play together at Syracuse this year, the first time the Boeheim brothers have played together since high school. Read More »

November 7, 2021 at 11:35 pm

Observations from SU vs. Le Moyne: Girard facilitates, Swider finishes and more

Syracuse beat Le Moyne by 40 points in its final exhibition game before the Orange’s season-opener. Read More »

November 1, 2021 at 10:31 pm

Observations from SU vs. Pace: Swider’s strong start, Edwards replaces Sidibe

Cole Swider’s strong start, SU’s poor and more observations from SU’s exhibition win over Pace University. Read More »

October 27, 2021 at 10:18 pm

Bourama Sidibe expected to miss about 1 month due to knee injury

Sidibe has struggled to stay in good health for much of his career, and he will not play during SU’s exhibition game against Pace. Read More »

October 27, 2021 at 6:22 pm

3 takeaways from media day, Orange Tip-Off

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim showcases new team filled with transfers at the Orange’s 2021 Tip-Off event. Read More »

October 22, 2021 at 10:49 pm

4-star Chris Bunch commits to SU, 2022 recruiting class ranking jumps to No.10

Syracuse’s class of five commits also serve as its largest group of incoming freshmen since 2019. Read More »

October 21, 2021 at 10:24 pm

Buddy Boeheim named to preseason All-ACC 1st team, SU picked to finish 7th

Syracuse’s projected finish of seventh sits one spot lower than its placement heading into the 2020-21 season. Read More »

October 19, 2021 at 10:38 am

Class of 2022 center Peter Carey commits to Syracuse

Carey joins a Class of 2022 that includes Quadir Copeland and Justin Taylor, but not Kamari Lands, who reopened his commitment in August. Read More »

September 28, 2021 at 5:34 pm

Bourama Sidibe participating in workouts, cleared for practice, Boeheim says

Bourama Sidibe started at center for Syracuse during the 2019-20 season, but he appeared in just two games last year due to a torn meniscus. Read More »

September 23, 2021 at 1:19 pm

Syracuse men’s basketball releases 2021-22 ACC schedule

Syracuse released its conference schedule for this year, with 18 games featured on ESPN throughout the season. Read More »

September 16, 2021 at 8:04 pm