Tag: basketball
Quadir Copeland broke out, but he's stayed true to his game
"That’s why he’s special, because he doesn’t think about what’s normal.” Quadir Copeland is breaking out as a sophomore while displaying his signature flashy style of play. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about NC State
Syracuse and NC State are fighting to stay near the bubble. Saturday night holds a huge contest for both teams’ journey to the NCAA tournament. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse will defeat NC State
Our beat writers make their predictions ahead of Syracuse’s matchup against NC State Saturday night in the Dome. Read More »
Syracuse improves inside scoring, but Florida State's was much better
SU scored 40 points in the paint against FSU after only recording 22 points inside versus Miami on Saturday. But Florida State’s 50 inside points led to Syracuse’s first loss at home this season. Read More »
Observations from SU's loss to FSU: Sloppy 1st half, defensive struggles
After a heroic game-winning shot just three days prior, Quadir Copeland scored just five points in Syracuse's 85-69 loss to Florida State. More observations. Read More »
Syracuse concedes late run, falls 85-69 to Florida State
Syracuse’s last lead against Florida State came with 11:54 left in the game. But from there, FSU embarked on a dominant 34-15 run to defeat SU 85-69. Read More »
Syracuse commit Donnie Freeman named 2024 McDonald’s All-American
Donnie Freeman is the first Syracuse commit to become a McDonald’s All-American since Malachi Richardson in 2015. Read More »
Data Dive: SU’s statistical inconsistencies leading into final half of the season
Syracuse’s -1.8 rebounding margin ranks second-worst in the ACC, while it leads the conference in steals per game. Breaking down the statistics behind the Orange’s 13-5 start. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse will narrowly defeat Florida State
Following a thrilling last second win against Miami on Saturday, Syracuse will welcome Florida State to the JMA Wireless Dome. Our beat writers agree that the Orange will defeat the Seminoles and move to 10-0 at home. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about FSU
Syracuse hosts Florida State Tuesday. The Orange are coming off of a thrilling 72-69 win over Miami while the Seminoles lost to Clemson last time out. Read More »
Film Review: Analyzing the crucial, game-clinching possessions in SU’s 72-69 win over Miami
Timely outside jumpshooting and a furious back-and-forth down the stretch resulted in the Orange capturing their second straight conference win. Here’s a breakdown of the final possessions which propelled Syracuse to a 72-69 victory over Miami. Read More »
Smart passing, decision making helps Syracuse defeat Miami 72-69
Judah Mintz's 13th and final assist against Miami found Quadir Copeland for a game-winning 3-pointer as Syracuse defeated Miami 72-69. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s buzzer-beater win over Miami: Depth tested, sharing the ball
The Orange finished with 19 assists, their most in an ACC game this season. More observations from Syracuse's buzzer-beating win over Miami. Read More »
Quadir Copeland's buzzer-beating 3 seals SU's 72-69 win over Miami
Syracuse guard Quadir Copeland hit a 3-pointer with time expiring to stun Miami 72-69. Read More »
SU’s static half-court offense limits chances for statement win
Syracuse’s 69-58 victory at Pittsburgh displayed flashes of its ability to execute in the half-court. But for most of this season, directionless offensive sets have been the bane of SU’s success. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Miami
Syracuse is set to face one of the top 3-point shooting teams in the country Saturday in Miami, which shot 40.7% from 3 through its first 16 games. Read More »
Beat writers split on Syracuse's chances against Miami
Fresh off of a season-sweep of Pittsburgh Tuesday, Syracuse hosts Miami. The Hurricanes enter on a 84-75 loss to Florida State, but our beat writers are split on Saturday’s outcome. Read More »
J.J. Starling drops team-high 17 points in 'best game' with Syracuse
J.J. Starling’s 17 points on 64% shooting led Syracuse to a 69-58 win over Pitt. He said he knew a good game was coming after his first shot. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Pitt: Depth shines, Defense limits Carrington
Syracuse featured seven different 3-point scorers while holding Pitt's Carlton Carrington to zero points. More observations on SU's win over Pitt. Read More »
Syracuse secures Quad 1 win via 3-point barrage against Pittsburgh
Against Pittsburgh, Syracuse shot 47% from the field and a season-high 58% from 3, leading to its first road ACC victory of the year, defeating Pittsburgh 69-58. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Pittsburgh ahead of 2nd matchup with SU
After a 36-point loss to North Carolina, Syracuse looks to bounce back against Pittsburgh. The Orange face a Panthers team that is 1-4 in the ACC. Read More »
Our beat writers are split if Syracuse will defeat Pittsburgh
After the Orange fell 103-67 against North Carolina on Saturday, out beat writers are split on whether they will bounce back against Pitt. Read More »
The Next Day: Adrian Autry hopes Syracuse can 'move forward' from blowout loss to UNC
"We just got to move forward, we got to flush this out.” Syracuse's historic, blowout loss to UNC questions whether SU can bounce back against the ACC teams it can, and should, beat. Read More »
Syracuse gets bullied down low in blowout loss to No. 7 North Carolina
All-ACC center Armando Bacot bullied Maliq Brown and anyone that got in his way. The Tar Heels played aggressively down low, finishing with 19 offensive rebounds and 22 second chance points. Read More »