Tag: ACC basketball
PROVING IT: Alan Griffin was the most efficient scorer in the nation. At SU, his role will grow.
As a sophomore at Illinois, Griffin averaged 19.9 points, 10 rebounds and a steal on 41.6% 3-point shooting per 40 minutes. Read More »
TAKING CHARGE: Marek Dolezaj's undersized frame shapes his 'sneaky' style of play
As a freshman, Marek Dolezaj was the lightest player on the team. Now, he's gained 20 pounds and will be an important part of SU's offense. Read More »
Elijah Hughes becomes first SU player drafted to NBA since 2017
Hughes becomes the first SU player selected since 2017 and the 13th former player selected within the past decade. Read More »
Breakdown: A look at the numbers that will define Syracuse basketball's year
Last season the Syracuse men’s basketball team finished in the middle of the ACC and lost four of its five starters. Read More »
Jim Boeheim tests positive for COVID-19, men's basketball pauses activities
Boeheim said he isn't experiencing symptoms and is quarantining at home. Read More »
Boeheim details practice adjustments, reacts to 2022 recruiting class
During his first press conference of the season, Jim Boeheim explained how Syracuse is utilizing new contact-tracing technology for COVID-19. Read More »
Emerman: Dior Johnson’s decommitment is unfortunate, but not surprising
Johnson, the Class of 2022's top point guard who committed to Syracuse back in February, reopened his recruitment process on Tuesday night. Read More »
SU won’t offer season tickets for basketball, shifts to single-game model
The pivot comes amid “the many uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the release said. Read More »
ACC announces Syracuse's conference schedule for 2020-21 season
Out of the Orange’s 20 conference games, 10 will take place in the Carrier Dome and 10 will be on the road. Read More »
NCAA grants winter sport athletes additional year of eligibility
NCAA will grant the additional year regardless of whether an athlete plays this winter. Read More »
Eric Devendorf organizes back-to-school charity clinic for local children
Syracuse basketball alumni Eric Devendorf organized a back-to-school charity basketball clinic for local children. Read More »
Syracuse withdraws from 2020 Gotham Classic
The Orange’s original commitment was three for games in the Carrier Dome and one in Madison Square Garden. Read More »
What the NCAA’s college basketball guidelines mean for Syracuse’s season
The NCAA pushed back the start date for college basketball to Nov. 25 and will require teams to play between 13 and 25 games. Read More »
Chaz Owens, son of former SU star Billy Owens, joins Orange’s roster
Owens most recently spent a postgraduate year at Scotland Campus in Pennsylvania after graduating from The Shipley School. Read More »
Boeheim: John Thompson, who died at 78, ‘was one of a kind’
Jim Boeheim called John Thompson "the most impactful coach we've ever had," after Thompson passed away Sunday night. Read More »
SU transfer Alan Griffin addresses police brutality and athlete activism
Illinois transfer Alan Griffin dedicated his introductory press conference to addressing police brutality and athlete activism after police shot Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Read More »
Illinois transfer Alan Griffin granted immediate eligibility
The NCAA granted 2020-21 eligibility for Alan Griffin, who transferred to Syracuse this offseason. Read More »
Elijah Hughes receives NBA Draft Combine invite
Despite the invitation, the draft combine’s date, location and format remain unknown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read More »
Dior Johnson reportedly considering reclassifying from 2022 to 2021
If Johnson reclassified, the fifth-overall prospect would join four-star Benny Williams in Syracuse's 2021 recruiting class. Read More »
Former SU assistant Troy Weaver reported to become Detroit Pistons GM
Weaver was an assistant coach at Syracuse for four seasons, and helped Jim Boeheim lead the program to its only national championship in 2003. Read More »
What to know about Benny Williams, Syracuse’s 1st 2021 commit
Williams averaged 16 points and 10 rebounds per game last season and helped St. Andrew's Episcopal School win its second-ever conference title. Read More »
4-star 2020 center Frank Anselem commits to Syracuse
4-star center Frank Anselem committed to Syracuse on Wednesday, choosing the Orange over Georgia, New Mexico and San Diego State. Read More »
Elijah Hughes officially won't return to Syracuse
Elijah Hughes will remain in the 2020 NBA Draft instead of returning to Syracuse for a final year. Read More »
What to know about Alan Griffin, Syracuse’s newest addition
The Daily Orange talked to Alan Griffin’s high school coach, who said Griffin has “a chance to be a star.” Read More »