Tag: ACC basketball
Update on Donnie Freeman’s status: ‘We do expect him back fairly soon’
Donnie Freeman missed his seventh straight game with an injury Wednesday but participated in warmups for the first time in nearly a month. Read More »
In win over Mercyhurst, Syracuse can’t hit maximum intensity: ‘It’s hard’
Though Syracuse defeated Mercyhurst 76-62 Wednesday night, the Orange wilted throughout the second half as their energy level depleted. Read More »
Adrian Autry says ‘there’s nothing wrong’ with Syracuse’s offense
Adrian Autry said “there’s nothing wrong” with Syracuse’s offense after it defeated Mercyhurst 76-62. But the Orange’s KenPom offensive efficiency dropped 11 spots following the win. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win vs. Mercyhurst: Starling’s 15, best FT performance
Syracuse shot a season-best 75% from the free-throw line in its 76-62 win at home over Mercyhurst. Read More »
Syracuse returns to win column with 76-62 victory over Mercyhurst
Led by J.J. Starling’s tied-for-season-high 15 points, Syracuse defeated Mercyhurst 76-62 to get back in the win column Wednesday. Read More »
Should J.J. Starling be more aggressive offensively?
J.J. Starling’s shot attempts per game have diminished from 16.0 last season to 9.5 thus far into the 2025-26 season. Our beat writer dives into whether Starling should be more aggressive offensively. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse will avenge Hofstra loss, defeat Mercyhurst
Syracuse suffered yet another fatal blow to its March Madness resume Saturday, falling 70-69 to Hofstra. Still, our beat writers predict the Orange will avenge their loss and dominate Mercyhurst Wednesday. Read More »
Everything to know before Syracuse men’s basketball hosts Mercyhurst
Searching to avenge its upset loss to Hofstra, Syracuse hosts Mercyhurst Wednesday night in its third-to-last nonconference game this season. Read More »
After 3 schools in 3 years, Bernie Blunt III finds stability leading Mercyhurst
After playing for three schools across Division I, junior college and Division II, Bernie Blunt III found stability at Mercyhurst. Read More »
Syracuse to retire Rudy Hackett, Jim Lee’s numbers in February
Rudy Hackett and Jim Lee, who both reached the Final Four with SU in 1975, will have their jerseys retired at halftime of Syracuse's matchup with UNC on Feb. 21. Read More »
Syracuse’s 70-69 upset loss to Hofstra was ‘unacceptable’
Syracuse’s 70-69 upset loss to Hofstra was indefensible as it tries to snap its longest NCAA Tournament drought in over five decades. Read More »
Naithan George held scoreless across season-low 22 minutes in Hofstra loss
“I guess you can say I'm still adjusting.” Syracuse point guard Naithan George scored zero points on just four shot attempts while playing a season-low 22 minutes Saturday, resulting in SU’s upset loss to Hofstra. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss vs. Hofstra: Starling’s strong start, PG problems
Syracuse guard J.J. Starling scored 12 of Syracuse’s first 15 points but was held to just two in the second half as Hofstra took control. Our beat writer has more observations from the Orange’s loss to the Pride. Read More »
Syracuse comeback falls short in 70-69 upset loss to Hofstra
The Orange went on a 9-0 run in the final five minutes and took the lead with 56 seconds remaining but couldn’t hold on for the victory Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will defeat Hofstra for 2nd win in 2 days
After narrowly beating Saint Joseph’s Thursday, Syracuse is in action again less than 48 hours later against Hofstra. Read More »
What to know about Syracuse's nonconference clash with Hofstra
Syracuse will look for its third straight win when it hosts Hofstra in the JMA Wireless Dome Saturday afternoon. The Pride have one of the best offensive players in the country in Cruz Davis. Read More »
Tyler Betsey, Nate Kingz shine vs. St. Joe’s: ‘They're big time for us’
“We're just shot makers, and today we made shots.” Tyler Betsey and Nate Kingz combined for 30 of Syracuse’s 71 points in its eight-point win over Saint Joseph’s on Thursday. Read More »
Syracuse lost momentum but refined its game during 9-day break
Syracuse pulled off an upset win, then had to wait nine days for its next opponent. SU lost momentum, resulting in a sluggish victory over Saint Joseph’s Thursday. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win vs. Saint Joseph’s: No ‘kill’ shots, season-low 3s
Syracuse shot a season-low 14 3-pointers, but prevailed down the stretch to defeat Saint Joseph’s 71-63. Our beat writer has more observations from the Orange’s second straight win. Read More »
Syracuse survives upset scare for 71-63 win over Saint Joseph’s
Syracuse survived an upset scare Thursday night, taking down Saint Joseph’s 71-63 for its sixth victory of the season. The Orange led by just one point with 10 minutes to play but pulled away in the closing minutes for the win. Read More »
‘Freak athlete’: William Kyle III isn’t your typical center
William Kyle III’s blend of athleticism, knack for doing the little things and undersized stature make him unlike a typical center. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s nonconference bout vs. Saint Joseph’s
Following a four-game stretch versus ranked opponents, Syracuse begins its final set of nonconference games versus Saint Joseph’s on Thursday. Read More »
Beat writers concur Syracuse will crush Saint Joseph’s at home
Our beat writers unanimously agree the Orange will defeat St. Joseph’s in their first clash with the Hawks since 1999. Read More »
4 defining stats from Syracuse men’s basketball’s Quad 1 gauntlet
Syracuse struggled to rebound and shoot from beyond the arc while point guard Naithan George had turnover issues during its Quad 1 gauntlet. Read More »