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Observations from SU’s loss to Clemson: Frontcourt disparity, Quiet Bell

Syracuse’s four-game win streak came to an abrupt halt as Clemson notched 38 points in the paint behind PJ Hall’s 25 and Ian Schieffelin’s impressive double-double. More observations on SU's defeat. Read More »

March 5, 2024 at 9:51 pm

Orange Tip-Off: Fans get 1st look at Syracuse’s 2023-24 basketball teams

On Friday, Syracuse basketball fans had the chance to see the 2023-24 men's and women's teams in action. Both squads participated in scrimmages and a variety of skills competitions. Read More »

October 14, 2023 at 11:02 am

Joe Girard to test NBA draft waters, enters transfer portal

Joe Girard will maintain college eligibility, but has also entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal after four seasons with the Orange. Read More »

March 24, 2023 at 12:33 pm

Jim Boeheim departs, Adrian Autry introduced in press conference

Jim Boeheim said that it was time to retire, setting in motion the long-time plan to elevate Adrian Autry to head coach. Read More »

March 10, 2023 at 2:05 pm

Benny Williams’ 18 points, 11 rebounds nearly lift Syracuse to win over Wake Forest

Benny Williams played one of his best games of the season in Syracuse’s loss to Wake Forest despite not making any shots in pregame warmups. Read More »

March 8, 2023 at 6:38 pm

Judah Mintz wins ACC Rookie of the Week for the 5th time this season

Mintz shot 4-for-4 from deep, finishing with 23 points in a loss to Clemson before dropping 16 and six assists against Pittsburgh. Read More »

February 27, 2023 at 3:59 pm

Observations from Syracuse’s 82-72 win: Success from deep, Maliq Brown shines

Syracuse shot 50% from deep in the first half and Jesse Edwards returned to form with 13 points, 6 assists and 9 boards in the win over Virginia Tech. Read More »

January 11, 2023 at 9:24 pm

Besides Pinstripe Bowl, here are 9 SU sporting events to look out for over break

Along with the Pinstripe Bowl, Syracuse men’s basketball will take on No. 2 Virginia on Jan. 7. Read More »

December 12, 2022 at 11:51 pm

Syracuse forces 26 turnovers to seal 112-110 win over Indiana

While losing the rebounding battle by 15 to Indiana, Syracuse finished with 18 steals and four blocks in double-overtime win. Read More »

December 1, 2021 at 12:20 am

Beat writers agree on SU loss to Auburn in Battle 4 Atlantis finale

Our beat writers agree that Auburn will prevent Syracuse from picking up a resume-boosting win to end the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. Read More »

November 26, 2021 at 1:38 pm

Maliq Brown commits to Syracuse as 4th commit from Class of 2022

Class of 2022 forward Maliq Brown from Virginia will join the Orange. He’s the fourth commit from his class to select Syracuse. Read More »

October 16, 2021 at 3:39 pm

Syracuse adds 3-star guard Quadir Copeland to 2022 recruiting class

Copeland becomes the third Class of 2022 commit for the Orange, joining Justin Taylor and Kamari Lands. Read More »

August 10, 2021 at 7:26 pm

4-star forward Justin Taylor commits to Syracuse

The Charlottesville, Virginia native joins Kamari Lands as the two players who have committed to Syracuse's class of 2022 so far. Read More »

June 26, 2021 at 5:33 pm

'JUST ANOTHER ACC SCHOOL': Inside SU’s recruiting successes and its recent failures

Syracuse has made three Sweet 16's in the last five years, but has also been plagued by recruiting sanctions and early departures. Read More »

April 14, 2021 at 11:34 pm

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 »

March 9, 2021 at 11:10 pm

LASTING IMPRESSIONS: A look at Jim Boeheim’s 1st moments with 5 decades of recruits

A look at how Jim Boeheim makes an impression on recruits through his five decades at Syracuse. Read More »

February 7, 2021 at 9:31 pm

Syracuse men’s basketball to end quarantine Thursday, play Bryant on Friday

Syracuse men’s basketball’s quarantine will end Thursday morning, in time for its first game of the season on Friday, Director of Athletics John Wildhack said. Read More »

November 24, 2020 at 4:38 pm

2022 5-star guard Dior Johnson decommits from Syracuse

Five-star guard Dior Johnson was the Orange's best recruit since Carmelo Anthony. Read More »

November 10, 2020 at 5:58 pm

SU men’s basketball continues recruiting for 2021, 10 on scholarship

Currently the Orange have 10 players on their 2021 scholarship list. Read More »

August 24, 2020 at 10:32 pm

Syracuse lands 2021 4-star recruit Benny Williams

Four-star forward Benny Williams joins Syracuse's class of 2021, choosing the Orange over Maryland, Georgetown and Miami. Read More »

June 4, 2020 at 7:46 pm

Syracuse recruit Roddy Gayle Jr.’s journey shaped by his late cousin

Roddy Gayle Jr., a Class of 2022 four-star recruit, has impressed high major programs including Syracuse. Read More »

April 4, 2020 at 12:26 pm

5-star Class of 2022 point guard Dior Johnson commits to Syracuse

Dior Johnson announced his verbal commitment to Syracuse on Friday night. Read More »

February 7, 2020 at 6:32 pm

Gallery: Syracuse loses 2nd-straight game at Barclays Center to Penn State

The best shots from Syracuse's 85-64 loss to Penn State. Read More »

December 1, 2019 at 5:43 pm

Syracuse handles Seattle, 89-67, behind best offensive performance of season

Joe Girard III and Marek Dolezaj each had season-highs in SU’s near blowout win. Read More »

November 16, 2019 at 9:08 pm