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Oshae Brissett reluctantly left home to have a shot at making it big

The freshman’s parents thought Brissett would have a better chance at standing out to colleges like Syracuse if he left Canada at a young age. Read More »

November 9, 2017 at 1:23 am


Marek Dolezaj battles adjustment from European leagues to NCAA in freshman season for Syracuse

The 6-foot-9 Slovakian native has the length to fit right into Syracuse’s 2-3 defensive zone, but he still has room to develop, particularly in bulking up and working on his shot. Read More »

November 7, 2017 at 9:35 pm


Bourama Sidibe looks to develop into the forward Syracuse's frontcourt needs

How Syracuse freshman forward Bourama Sidibe has made a pair of transitions across three continents to come to Syracuse. Read More »

November 6, 2017 at 9:19 pm


Howard Washington attended 3 different high schools to end up at the only college he wanted

As a 16-year-old, Washington went to a basketball academy in Florida, about 1,000 miles from home. He waited until this past March to get offered a scholarship from SU. Read More »

November 5, 2017 at 8:49 pm


Frank Howard leans on basketball IQ to pave way to Syracuse

Frank Howard's style of play is predicated on his knowledge of basketball, ingrained in him from a young age by his family. Read More »

November 10, 2015 at 9:22 pm