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Writer: Billy Heyen

Heyen: Hack recalls the 5 words that began quite the journey

Senior staff writer Billy Heyen looks at his travels for The Daily Orange through the five words that brought him to Syracuse. Read More »

April 24, 2019 at 9:43 pm

Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry reportedly extended for 2 more seasons

The Orange have played their former Big East opponent 94 times in their histories. Read More »

April 23, 2019 at 5:34 pm

Rajai Davis still ‘specializes’ in speed, even as the Syracuse Mets’ oldest player at 38

Davis said he still feels 25, and he’s already stolen two bases this season. Read More »

April 9, 2019 at 10:52 pm

Chris Flexen drops 30 pounds, commits to four-seam fastball to find return to majors

Flexen has a career MLB earned-run average of more than 8.00 but refined his fitness in the offseason. Read More »

April 8, 2019 at 10:59 pm

Tim Tebow struggles in Syracuse Mets’ season-opening loss

Tebow went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and two groundouts in his Triple-A debut. Read More »

April 4, 2019 at 7:53 pm

Tim Tebow’s debut with Syracuse Mets on Thursday will be one step closer to big league dream

The former Heisman Trophy winner, Tebow is one call-up away from the major league New York Mets. Read More »

April 3, 2019 at 11:21 pm

Oshae Brissett to reportedly test NBA Draft process

Brissett would have until June 10 to withdraw his name from the NBA draft. Read More »

March 28, 2019 at 6:30 pm

Syndergaard’s Syracuse moment, deGrom’s extension and more takeaways from New York Mets’ Carrier Dome workout

The New York Mets worked out in the Carrier Dome two days before MLB Opening Day. Read More »

March 26, 2019 at 6:24 pm

Heyen: Tyus Battle should be remembered for his willingness to take, and make, clutch shots

SU head coach Jim Boeheim has called Battle one of the best late-game players in Syracuse history. Read More »

March 23, 2019 at 4:28 pm

Tyus Battle to reportedly leave Syracuse for the NBA Draft

Battle declared for the draft last year before returning to SU. Read More »

March 22, 2019 at 1:27 pm

Heyen: Syracuse, despite flashes, didn’t reach its full potential

The Orange fell in the first round of the NCAA Tournament despite a better team than a year ago’s Sweet 16 group. Read More »

March 22, 2019 at 2:19 am

Tyus Battle ‘isn’t worrying about’ his future right now

Battle entered his name into the NBA Draft process a year ago before withdrawing. Read More »

March 22, 2019 at 12:58 am

Hot shooting, Elijah Hughes and more takeaways from Syracuse’s season-ending loss

The Orange lost a 78-69 decision in the first round of the NCAA Tournament to Baylor. Read More »

March 21, 2019 at 11:59 pm

‘No idea this would happen’: Freddie Gillespie’s rise from a D-III player to an important Baylor big

Gillespie started basketball late and had two major injuries in high school but is now playing on the biggest stage. Read More »

March 20, 2019 at 11:12 pm

4 things Baylor said ahead of Thursday’s NCAA Tournament opener with Syracuse

The Bears spoke about zones, Frank Howard, experience and Scott Drew’s first game as a head coach. Read More »

March 20, 2019 at 9:10 pm

‘Oh Canada’: Oshae Brissett 1 of 24 Canadians to reach the NCAA Tournament stage

There are four players hailing from Canada in Salt Lake City this weekend alone, including Syracuse’s Brissett. Read More »

March 20, 2019 at 8:20 pm

2-3 zone, NBA Draft and more takeaways from Syracuse ahead of NCAA Tournament opener

Jim Boeheim spoke about how the NBA wants offense, and that’s what he sells to recruits. Read More »

March 20, 2019 at 6:46 pm

Frank Howard out for 1st-round matchup against Baylor, suspended indefinitely

Howard "won't be" with Syracuse for tomorrow night's game. Read More »

March 20, 2019 at 5:18 pm

Heyen: Another NCAA Tournament run would cement Frank Howard’s legacy

Howard is closing in on 1000 career points and has one final shot to make another March Madness run. Read More »

March 19, 2019 at 10:56 pm

Oshae Brissett could be Syracuse’s difference maker in the NCAA Tournament

Brissett has had an up-and-down season, just as Syracuse has, but he trusts his process Read More »

March 19, 2019 at 10:43 pm

Syracuse’s 1st NCAA Tournament opponent: What to know about Baylor

The Orange play the Bears in the round of 64 on Thursday in Salt Lake City. Read More »

March 19, 2019 at 11:45 am

Syracuse to take part in NIT Season Tip-Off in November

The Orange are joined in the field by Ole Miss, Oklahoma State and Penn State. Read More »

March 19, 2019 at 10:32 am

Film review: Finding the vulnerabilities in Baylor’s morphing defense

The Bears utilize both man-to-man and zone on the defensive end of the floor. Read More »

March 18, 2019 at 11:52 pm

Syracuse selected to NCAA Tournament as No. 8 seed, will play No. 9 seed Baylor

This is the first time Syracuse has made the NCAA Tournament after four nonconference losses. Read More »

March 17, 2019 at 6:23 pm