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Beat writers split on Syracuse's chances to beat Arizona in 1st round of NCAA Tournament

Our beat writers are undecided on if No. 6 seed Syracuse will defeat No. 11 seed Arizona in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Read More »

March 22, 2024 at 9:07 pm


Opponent Preview: What to know ahead of SU's NCAA Tournament 1st-round matchup with Arizona

In its first NCAA Tournament game since 2021, No. 6 seed Syracuse faces No. 11 seed Arizona, which forces the 22nd-most turnovers per game in the country. More on SU’s round of 64 matchup. Read More »

March 22, 2024 at 7:01 pm


Syracuse emphasizes fast-paced offense ahead of NCAA Tournament 1st-round battle vs. Arizona

Felisha Legette-Jack stressed that Syracuse must display a fast-paced offense to get past an aggressive Arizona defense. More takeaways from SU’s press conference before the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Read More »

March 22, 2024 at 6:37 pm


Keys to success for No. 6 seed Syracuse in the 2024 NCAA Tournament

To have a chance at advancing past a likely round of 32 matchup versus UConn, Syracuse will need to create open space on the perimeter for Dyaisha Fair. More keys to success for SU ahead of the NCAA Tournament. Read More »

March 21, 2024 at 12:45 am


Syracuse Common Council to honor Jim Boeheim with street sign near JMA Wireless Dome

The Syracuse Common Council will vote Monday to place an honorary sign for former SU men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim near the southern approach of the JMA Wireless Dome, according to syracuse.com. Read More »

March 20, 2024 at 4:24 pm


Dyaisha Fair named AP 3rd Team All-American

Syracuse point guard Dyaisha Fair has been named an AP Third Team All-American. It’s Fair’s first-ever All-American selection after she averaged the 10th-most points per game (22.0) in the nation. Read More »

March 20, 2024 at 2:30 pm


Adrian Autry named finalist for 2024 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year

Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry has been named a finalist for the 2024 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year, which honors the top rookie head coach in Division I basketball. Autry helmed SU to a 20-win season in 2023-24. Read More »

March 20, 2024 at 11:21 am


Wolf: Syracuse’s unsustainable play style will lead to early exit in March

Column: Despite tying a program record for regular-season wins, Syracuse’s play style is unsustainable. Its overreliance on Dyaisha Fair and slow starts to games will lead to an early exit in March. Read More »

March 19, 2024 at 11:18 pm


Syracuse guard Quadir Copeland enters transfer portal

Syracuse guard Quadir Copeland is the second SU player to enter the transfer portal, following Justin Taylor. Copeland averaged 9.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.8 assists and finished second in ACC Sixth Man of the Year voting this season. Read More »

March 18, 2024 at 8:49 pm


Syracuse forward Justin Taylor enters transfer portal

Syracuse forward Justin Taylor has entered the transfer portal, confirming the news on social media. Taylor, a former four-star recruit, started all 32 games for the Orange this season. Read More »

March 18, 2024 at 6:40 pm


Syracuse women’s basketball stays at No. 22 in final AP Poll before NCAA Tournament

Syracuse women’s basketball has remained at No. 22 in the final AP Poll before the NCAA Tournament. Read More »

March 18, 2024 at 12:21 pm


Syracuse denied bid to 2024 NIT after missing NCAA Tournament

SU's athletic department announced in a statement to syracuse.com that the Syracuse men's basketball team denied a bid to the 2024 NIT prior to Selection Sunday. Read More »

March 17, 2024 at 10:00 pm


Syracuse women’s basketball named No. 6 seed in NCAA Tournament

Syracuse women’s basketball has earned a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament. The Orange will play in Storrs, Connecticut, through the Round of 32 and are slated to face Auburn or Arizona in the first round. Read More »

March 17, 2024 at 8:32 pm


21-2 NC State 2nd-half run sees Syracuse crash out of ACC Tournament

Syracuse let up a 21-2 run by NC State early in the second half which dashed SU's hopes of an ACC Tournament quarterfinals berth. Read More »

March 14, 2024 at 1:09 am


Syracuse suffers 83-65 blowout to NC State in 2nd round of ACC Tournament

“We stayed together and we ended up having a 20-win season, something that nobody expected us to do." Syracuse gave up 30 points off 19 turnovers in a blowout loss to NC State in the second round of the ACC Tournament. Read More »

March 13, 2024 at 9:41 pm


Observations from SU’s 83-65 loss to NC State: Backbreaking turnovers, DJ Horne’s return

Syracuse’s excessive giveaways and self-inflicted errors resulted in its second straight ACC Tournament second-round exit, falling 83-65 to NC State. More observations. Read More »

March 13, 2024 at 9:18 pm


Syracuse to participate in 2024 Legends Classic

Syracuse will play in the 2024 Legends Classic alongside Texas, Texas Tech and Saint Joseph’s. It last participated, and won, the tournament in 2010, led by Dion Waiters and Rick Jackson. Read More »

March 13, 2024 at 2:08 pm


Opponent Preview: What to know before SU’s ACC 2nd round matchup against NC State

Syracuse opens ACC Tournament play against NC State, which the Orange swept in two regular-season meetings. More on the Wolfpack ahead of their second-round bout with SU. Read More »

March 13, 2024 at 12:34 pm


Beat writers predict Syracuse men’s basketball’s ACC Tournament performance

Our beat writers are split on how Syracuse men's basketball will fare in the 2024 ACC Tournament. Read More »

March 12, 2024 at 8:25 pm


Judah Mintz, Maliq Brown earn All-ACC honors

After averaging 18.7 points per game, Judah Mintz was named to the All-ACC Second Team while Maliq Brown was named to the All-Defensive Team while leading the conference in steals. Read More »

March 11, 2024 at 5:09 pm


Syracuse women’s basketball drops to No. 22 in new AP Poll

Syracuse women’s basketball dropped to No. 22 in the latest AP Poll following a loss to Florida State in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals. Read More »

March 11, 2024 at 1:26 pm


Guard disparity defines No. 20 Syracuse’s ACC quarterfinals loss to FSU

“They outplayed us, outhearted us and beat us today.” No. 20 Syracuse couldn’t contain or match FSU’s guard tandem of Ta’Niya Latson and O’Mariah Gordon, leading to an early ACC Tournament exit. Read More »

March 9, 2024 at 12:48 am


No. 20 Syracuse dominated in 78-65 ACC quarterfinals loss to Florida State

No. 20 Syracuse trailed by as many as 27 points against Florida State in its 78-65 ACC Tournament quarterfinals loss. Read More »

March 8, 2024 at 9:49 pm


Observations from No. 20 SU’s ACC quarterfinals loss to FSU: Fair vs. Bejedi, failed comeback

Dyaisha Fair was limited for the majority of the contest by Florida State’s Sara Bejedi, while No. 20 Syracuse failed to generate a comeback. More observations on SU’s ACC quarterfinals loss. Read More »

March 8, 2024 at 9:39 pm