Tag: basketball
No SU players test positive for COVID-19 following exposure from Virginia game
A player on Virginia's men's basketball team tested positive for COVID-19, but no one on SU tested positive since returning to Syracuse from Greensboro, according to John Wildhack. Read More »
The next day: What the final play against UVA says about Syracuse, then and now
Syracuse lost at the buzzer against Virginia in the quarterfinals on Thursday. Now, the waiting game begins for SU to see if it'll make the Tournament. Read More »
Film review: How SU’s ball screens opened up offense in ACC Tournament
The Orange recorded 19 and 16 assists in their two ACC Tournament games, primarily the result of effective ball-screens. Read More »
Buddy Boeheim’s career-high 31 points not enough as Syracuse loses to Virginia
Buddy Boeheim recorded a career-high 31 points in Syracuse's ACC quarterfinal lost to Virginia. When the two teams met in January, he went 1-for-7 from 3. Read More »
Boeheim gives injury updates on Kadary Richmond, Marek Dolezaj after UVA loss
Richmond told team trainer Brad Pike before the game that he didn’t know if he could play because of his knee injury, a similar pregame situation to the North Carolina game on March 1. Read More »
Virginia's buzzer-beater ends Syracuse's ACC Tournament run in 72-69 loss
Syracuse led by as many as 11 points, but Virginia's Reece Beekman made the game-winning shot at the buzzer to end the Orange's ACC Tournament run. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's 72-69 last-second loss to No. 1 seed Virginia
Despite a career-high 31 points from Buddy Boeheim, Syracuse fell to Virginia at the buzzer. Read More »
Our beat writers expect Syracuse to lose in ACC quarterfinals
After defeating NC State Wednesday, Syracuse will face Virginia Thursday in the ACC quarterfinals. Our beat writers predict an SU loss. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about Virginia before ACC quarterfinals
Syracuse defeated NC State in the second round of the ACC Tournament and will now face No. 1 seed Virginia in the quarterfinals. Read More »
After NC State win, SU's zone may have turned a corner heading into March
Syracuse held NC State to 68 points on Wednesday in the ACC Tournament, hinting that the strength of the 2-3 zone may be back just in time. Read More »
Offensive barrage against NC State propels Syracuse into ACC quarterfinals
Syracuse scored its most-ever points in an ACC Tournament game and will advance to play No. 1 seed Virginia in the quarterfinals. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's 89-68 win over NC State in ACC Tournament
The Orange shot 14-for-29 from 3, nearly a season-high. Here are three takeaways from Syracuse’s 89-68 second round ACC tournament victory. Read More »
A look at Syracuse’s future at the center position
The Orange have three backup centers that Jim Boeheim has frequently said are “not ready,” but SU faces the potential departure of Bourama Sidibe and Marek Dolezaj after the season. Read More »
Roundtable: Evaluating Syracuse’s regular season, and what lies ahead
Our beat writers analyze Syracuse’s Tournament chances, its X-factor from the regular season, its defense and more. Read More »
Beat writers split if SU can beat NC State in 2nd round of ACC Tournament
No. 8 seed Syracuse plays No. 9 seed NC State in the second round of the ACC Tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina on Wednesday afternoon. Read More »
Faegan's has reopened, but it looks different
Since reopening earlier this month, the pub looks forward to welcoming back longtime customers and adding more dining options back to their menu. Read More »
Bubble watch: Conferences, teams that will help decide SU's Tournament fate
While the Orange play in the ACC tournament in Greensboro, there are a handful of other teams competing with them for the last few NCAA Tournament spots. Read More »
Roundtable: Drafting the best players ahead of the ACC Tournament
Our beat writers have watched all but one ACC team play against Syracuse. We had them each draft a team with the conference’s biggest difference-makers. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about NC State before ACC Tournament opener
The Orange won both meetings with the Wolfpack in the regular season, with a 3-point win at home and a nine point win on the road. Read More »
Quincy Guerrier, Alan Griffin named to All-ACC teams
Quincy Guerrier received All-ACC third team honors and Alan Griffin was given an honorable mention for their play this season. Read More »
How Jim Boeheim became the ‘master’ of big game preparation
For the rest of the season, Syracuse will be fighting for its life. Jim Boeheim’s been in this spot countless times before, and he handles it the same way as he would any other game. Read More »
Emerman: Boeheim’s unprofessionalism reflects poorly on his program and SU
Jim Boeheim told a reporter that they weren't qualified to have an opinion about basketball because they'd never played the sport. Read More »
Improved 1st-half defense propels Syracuse to 64-54 win over Clemson
The Orange allowed 22 first half points, the second-fewest first-half points this season. Read More »
2nd-half run buries Clemson to keep lifting Syracuse's once-sinking season
Syracuse held Clemson to 33.9% shooting in SU's final game before the ACC tournament next week. Read More »