Tag: basketball
‘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 »
Ryan Moesch’s high school scoring progression sparked Siena commitment
Ryan Moesch’s 1,801 points for Chittenango High School and state-leading 36.3 points per game his junior year sparked a commitment to Siena. Read More »
Syracuse’s ACC outlook as it prepares for season-defining stretch
SU sits at 5-3 heading into its final nonconference slate. With three weeks before ACC play, here’s an outlook on its conference schedule. Read More »
Syracuse is one of D1’s worst free-throw shooting teams. A sports psychologist weighs in.
Syracuse men’s basketball’s 57.3% free-throw percentage is the third-worst among 365 Division I programs. Our beat writer spoke with Dr. Mark P. Otten, a sports psychologist who weighed in on the Orange’s struggles from the charity stripe. Read More »
Syracuse freshman Aaron Womack to redshirt for 2025-26 season
Syracuse men's basketball freshman Aaron Womack plans to redshirt for the 2025-26 season, SU Athletics announced Friday. Womack is the only player on the Orange’s roster to not appear in a game yet this season. Read More »
Gallery: Best shots from Syracuse’s win, court rush vs. No. 13 Tennessee
Gallery Syracuse stunned No. 13 Tennessee in the ACC/SEC Challenge Tuesday night for its first win over the Volunteers since 1993. Here are The Daily Orange’s best shots from SU’s narrow two-point win. Read More »
Syracuse’s 'Fighter of the Game' encapsulates new brand, winning formula
Syracuse rewards a player each game with the “Fighter of the Game” award, featuring custom boxing gloves and a championship belt. Tuesday, Adrian Autry earned the honor. Read More »
Adrian Autry desperately needed a Quad 1 win. His team found it.
After Syracuse's winless trip to Las Vegas, Adrian Autry was under immense pressure. In the biggest game of Autry’s tenure, SU captured a signature win over Tennesse. Read More »
Nate Kingz does it all to beat Tennessee: ‘That’s (who) we see every day’
“That’s the Nate Kingz we see every day in practice.” Syracuse guard Nate Kingz scored a team-best 19 points and locked down Tennessee’s Ja’Kobi Gillespie to carry the Orange past the Volunteers for a crucial upset win. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win over Tennessee: Kingz’s spark, clutch plays
Against No. 13 Tennessee, Syracuse guard Nate Kingz dropped a team-best 19 points to help lead the Orange to a stunning upset win. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s 62-60 victory over the Volunteers. Read More »
Syracuse upsets No. 13 Tennessee 62-60 for 1st Quad 1 win
Syracuse pulled off its biggest win of the season Tuesday, knocking off No. 13 Tennessee 62-60 in the final minutes. Read More »
Beat writers split on if Syracuse beats No. 13 Tennessee in ACC/SEC Challenge
After a winless trip to Las Vegas, Syracuse heads into its matchup against No. 13 Tennessee on a three-game losing streak. Our beat writers predict whether the Orange can get back in the win column against the Vols. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s conference challenge clash with No. 13 Tennessee
After dropping three Quad 1 games in Las Vegas, Syracuse returns home Tuesday for another chance at a big-time win versus No. 13 Tennessee. Read More »
Donnie Freeman ruled out for Syracuse’s matchup vs. No. 17 Tennessee
Donnie Freeman has been ruled out for Syracuse’s matchup vs. No. 17 Tennessee, an SU spokesperson told The Daily Orange. Freeman missed all three of the Orange’s losses in the Players Era Festival with a lower-body injury. Read More »
Girshon: Syracuse’s 0-3 Vegas run was a crucial missed opportunity
SU lost three Quad 1 games in the Players Era Festival. Our beat writer argues the Orange’s winless trip was a crucial missed opportunity. Read More »
Without Donnie Freeman, Syracuse disappoints in Players Era Festival
Without star forward Donnie Freeman, Syracuse went 0-3 in the Players Era Festival, punctuated by its 95-64 loss to No. 15 Iowa State. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss to No. 15 ISU: 2nd-half meltdown, poor scoring
Syracuse was crushed 95-64 by No. 15 Iowa State in its final Players Era Festival game in Las Vegas for its largest defeat since 2023. Read More »
Syracuse crushed by No. 15 Iowa State 95-64, goes winless in Players Era
Syracuse men’s basketball failed to win a game in Las Vegas at the Players Era Festival, falling 95-64 to No. 15 Iowa State Wednesday for its third straight loss. The Orange were outscored 60-30 in the second half. Read More »
Beat writers split on Syracuse’s chances against No. 15 Iowa State
Syracuse will face No. 15 Iowa State in its third and final Players Era Festival game. The Orange have fallen to No. 3 Houston and Kansas, while the Cyclones defeated No. 14 St. John’s and Creighton. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s final Players Era Festival game vs. No. 15 Iowa State
After a late-night scheduling announcement, Syracuse will face No. 15 Iowa State at 1 p.m. EST in the Players Era Festival consolation round. Here’s a preview of Syracuse’s final game in Las Vegas. Read More »
Meet the ‘Cuse Dudes’: Syracuse’s 4 viral fans at the Players Era Festival
Meet Elliot Keller, Tate Thompson, Jake Kurtz and Nate Kurtz, the four guys who have gone viral for decking themselves out in SU uniforms at the Players Era Festival. Read More »