Tag: basketball
READY TO GO: With Jesse Edwards, Syracuse has the scoring center it’s been missing for years
For years, Jesse Edwards heard he wasn’t ready. Now, he’ll have the chance to prove his development has paid off. Read More »
NATURAL 2: Joe Girard looks to return as SU’s top scorer following move to shooting guard
Joe Girard played point guard for three years, drawing attention as a 3-point scorer and playmaker from the point. But with the addition of Judah Mintz, Girard is moving to the No. 2 position. Read More »
RELENTLESS: Judah Mintz is ‘ready’ to be the next great Syracuse guard
“When you look at the great Syracuse guards, they’re complete players.” Judah Mintz is ready to become the next big thing at SU. Read More »
FAMILY AFFAIR: Lexi McNabb, daughter of Donovan McNabb, wants to build her own legacy at Syracuse
Lexi McNabb is the daughter of legendary SU quarterback, Donovan McNabb, and four-year SU women’s basketball starter, Roxy Nurse, but she's determined to create her own legacy at Syracuse. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse will outmatch Lehigh in season opener
Lehigh hasn’t had a winning season since 2018-19, and our beat writers agree that Syracuse will start its season with a win when the Mountain Hawks visit the Dome on Monday. Read More »
Observations from SU’s exhibition: Edwards explodes, lack of early long ball
Edwards flashed his length and skill grabbing rebounds, while also scoring 13 points. Fellow center Mounir Hima also emerged as a dynamic backup center. Read More »
Le Moyne men’s basketball looks to rebound following 1st losing season since 2015
Last season, Le Moyne men’s basketball suffered its first losing season since 2015. This year, a solid core of veterans could help the Dolphins rebound. Read More »
Observations from SU’s exhibition win over IUP: Zone returns, new additions
The Orange utilized both a zone and man-to-man defense and Judah Mintz made his first appearance for Syracuse. Read More »
Syracuse men’s and women’s basketball hosts Orange Tip Off at JMA Wireless Dome
Both teams took part in scrimmages and shooting contests as it gave fans their first looks at the new squads. Read More »
For football fans who bleed orange, tailgates are the soul of game day
Syracuse tailgating has been bringing people together for years and that tradition continues, as tailgaters reminisce about their love and experiences with Orange football. Read More »
The top 5 most unforgettable moments Syracuse’s class of 2023 has experienced
From watching Pete Davidson get boo-ed at the Carrier Dome to the closing of Acropolis, the class of 2023 has certainly seen it all. Read More »
Syracuse skaters of all ages congregate in memory of Andrew Grabowski
The Flowers Skate Shop, in conjunction with Skate4Drew, hosted a skate competition in commemoration of the late Andrew Grabowski who was a beloved pillar of the Syracuse skate scene. Read More »
Syracuse men’s basketball announces ACC schedule for 2022-23 season
The Orange will begin ACC play on Dec. 3 at Notre Dame and will end their regular season at the JMA Wireless Dome against Wake Forest on March 4. Read More »
‘He’s earned it’: Luke Paragon gains Division-I scholarship
Paragon will attend Blair Academy in New Jersey before heading to Brown University to play on a Division-I scholarship. Read More »
Jimmy Boeheim to play professionally for AS Karditsas in Greek Basket League
Jimmy Boeheim departs for Greece in a week to join AS Karditsas, which recently earned a promotion to the first-division of the Greek Basket League. Read More »
Jimmy Boeheim reportedly signs summer league deal with the Detroit Pistons
Jimmy Boeheim averaged 13 points per game and had a 46.7% field-goal percentage in one season at Syracuse. Read More »
Buddy Boeheim, Cole Swider sign with NBA teams after going undrafted
Buddy signed with the Detroit Pistons, while Swider joined the Los Angeles Lakers after neither player heard their name called. Read More »
Duquesne transfer Mounir Hima commits to Syracuse
Hima averaged 1.9 points per game and 9.6 minutes per game during the 2021-22 season at Duquesne. Read More »
Buddy Boeheim reportedly receives NBA G-League Elite Camp invite
Buddy Boeheim led the ACC in scoring during the regular season, averaging 19.2 points per game. Read More »
Former Syracuse center Frank Anselem transfers to Georgia
Frank Anselem transferred after filling in for Jesse Edwards throughout last season and posting strong games against Virginia Tech and Florida State. Read More »
Chaz Owens, son of SU legend Billy Owens, reportedly enters transfer portal
Owens saw very limited playing time during his two seasons at Syracuse. Read More »
A look into Cole Swider’s preparation ahead of the NBA draft
Cole Swider's preparation includes playing in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. Read More »
Baldwinsville native J.J. Starling's ascent as highly touted high school prospect
Starling is the first McDonald's All-American call-up from central New York since DaJuan Coleman in 2012. Read More »
Cole Swider forgoes final year of eligibility, declares for NBA draft
Cole Swider announced his declaration for the NBA draft on Sunday via Twitter. He becomes the fifth Syracuse player that will not return from this season. Read More »