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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 »

November 10, 2020 at 10:13 am


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 »

October 14, 2020 at 6:14 pm


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 »

October 11, 2020 at 11:24 pm


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 »

October 1, 2020 at 4:32 pm


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 »

September 16, 2020 at 8:28 pm


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 »

September 2, 2020 at 12:19 pm


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 »

August 31, 2020 at 4:49 pm


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 »

August 28, 2020 at 4:59 pm


Illinois transfer Alan Griffin granted immediate eligibility

The NCAA granted 2020-21 eligibility for Alan Griffin, who transferred to Syracuse this offseason. Read More »

August 18, 2020 at 4:05 pm


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 »

July 27, 2020 at 3:12 pm


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 »

July 1, 2020 at 10:54 pm


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 »

June 18, 2020 at 11:09 am


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 »

June 6, 2020 at 10:46 am


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 »

June 3, 2020 at 7:26 pm


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 »

April 20, 2020 at 9:00 pm


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 »

April 6, 2020 at 2:51 pm


Illinois transfer Alan Griffin reportedly commits to Syracuse

Griffin chose the Orange over Arizona, Dayton, Iowa State, Miami and Texas after spending his first two years at Illinois. Read More »

April 4, 2020 at 11:24 pm


Syracuse Athletics draws record $99.8 million in revenue

SU’s basketball and football programs combined for 80.9% of all athletic revenue Read More »

March 26, 2020 at 1:11 am


Inside the modesty that guides Elijah Hughes on and off the court

Syracuse’s star player has now entered the draft, a step he has long avoided speaking about. But why? Read More »

March 23, 2020 at 7:32 pm


Elijah Hughes details NBA Draft decision, 'weird' pre-draft process in Q&A

Hughes said the Orange “were ready to make a crazy run” before the ACC Tournament was canceled. Read More »

March 23, 2020 at 8:51 am


Syracuse forward Elijah Hughes enters NBA Draft

In 32 games with the Orange this season, Hughes averaged 19.0 points per game and was always the focal point of SU's offense. Read More »

March 21, 2020 at 7:35 pm


Point guard Howard Washington enters the transfer portal

The junior guard from Buffalo dealt with injuries during his Syracuse career, and he'll look elsewhere for his senior year. Read More »

March 15, 2020 at 10:58 am


Freshman guard Brycen Goodine enters transfer portal

The freshman guard thanked Syracuse, but said "it is time for me to seek out a new beginning." Read More »

March 13, 2020 at 8:06 pm


NCAA cancels all postseason championship events in response to coronavirus spread

The NCAA canceled all men's and women's championships for the winter and spring seasons on Thursday afternoon. Read More »

March 12, 2020 at 4:53 pm