Tag: jim boeheim
Why Jim Boeheim morphs his patented 2-3 zone into a 1-1-3 at times this year
The 1-1-3 adaptation of the 2-3 zone is built to take away the high post, Syracuse’s players explained. Read More »
Manny Breland, Syracuse basketball trailblazer and educator, dies at 87
Breland was the first Black athlete to receive a scholarship offer from Syracuse, and he played at the university from 1952-57. Read More »
SU proves it can win without Buddy Boeheim’s scoring in 63-60 win over FSU
Buddy Boeheim scored just six points, the lowest tally since scoring two against Northeastern last year. Read More »
Observations from SU’s 63-60 win over FSU: Streaky shooting and 1-1-3 zone
With a 25-7 run in the second half, Syracuse came back through timely shooting in its first game of ACC play. Read More »
Syracuse overcomes early shooting struggles for ‘gutty win’ over Florida State, 63-60
Syracuse’s offense struggled during the first half, but came alive in the second half to beat Florida State. Read More »
Anselem's clutch free throws in overtime lift SU to comeback win vs. Indiana
Frank Anselem barely played during regulation of Syracuse's win against Indiana, but his final free throws sealed the win for the Orange. Read More »
Beat writers unanimously agree on Syracuse loss to Florida State
Caleb Mills leads FSU with a 12.1 points-per-game average, while Matthew Cleveland averages 22.7 minutes per game off the bench. Read More »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about Florida State
Syracuse didn’t play FSU last year before the game was postponed due to the Orange’s COVID-pause in January. Read More »
Syracuse forces 26 turnovers to seal 112-110 win over Indiana
While losing the rebounding battle by 15 to Indiana, Syracuse finished with 18 steals and four blocks in double-overtime win. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse's narrow 2OT victory over Indiana
In the double overtime, it came down to two free throws with 0.8 seconds left from Joe Girard III to win the game. Read More »
Syracuse wins rollercoaster 2OT game over Indiana 112-110 despite blown leads
Two last-second free throws from Joe Girard lifted Syracuse to a double overtime win over Indiana. Read More »
Beat writers split on whether SU can defeat Indiana in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
The Hoosiers have opened their 2021-22 season with a 6-0 record, including an 11-point win over Marshall in their most recent game on Saturday. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about Indiana before SU’s Big Ten/ACC challenge
Syracuse plays the Hoosiers in its first ACC/Big Ten challenge game of the season on Tuesday in the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Crane: Jesse Edwards’ Bahamas breakout was 3 years in the making. SU needs it to last.
Jesse Edwards scored a career high 21 points and averaged 14.7 points per game in the Bahamas. Read More »
‘It's too much for our team right now’: SU falters in 3rd game of week
The Orange will return from the Bahamas with a 1-2 record and reemerging questions about the team's poor defensive performance. Read More »
Observations from SU-Auburn: 3-point struggles, backline defensive breakdowns
In Syracuse’s last test at Battle 4 Atlantis, the Tigers exposed the Orange’s defensive issues scoring 12 shots from deep. Read More »
Opponent preview: What to know about Auburn before SU's final Battle 4 Atlantis game
Three Auburn players average double-digit points per game, while North Carolina transfer Walker Kessler has recorded consecutive double-doubles at Battle 4 Atlantis. Read More »
Beat writers agree on SU loss to Auburn in Battle 4 Atlantis finale
Our beat writers agree that Auburn will prevent Syracuse from picking up a resume-boosting win to end the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. Read More »
Swider, Edwards lead Syracuse to bounce-back 92-84 win over Arizona State
Cole Swider hit four of his five 3-point attempts, and Jesse Edwards notched 21 points in Syracuse's first win in three games. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse's Battle 4 Atlantis 2nd-round 92-84 win
Syracuse returned to its winning ways in its 92-84 victory over Arizona State in the second-round Battle 4 Atlantis tournament. Read More »
Beat writers split on outcome of Syracuse-Arizona State game in Battle 4 Atlantis
The Daily Orange's beat writer are split on whether Syracuse will continue its losing streak against Arizona State in the second Battle 4 Atlantis game. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about ASU before SU’s 2nd Battle 4 Atlantis game
Syracuse and ASU will meet for the fourth time ever on Thanksgiving Day. What to know about the Sun Devils. Read More »
VCU defense, poor Syracuse shooting lead to 67-55 loss
The Orange shot 29% from the field and 22% from beyond the arc against the Rams in their Battle 4 Atlantis opener. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse vs. VCU: Shooting struggles, foul trouble and more
Coming off a 15-point loss to Colgate, Syracuse responded with a loss to VCU in its Battle 4 Atlantis tournament opener. Read More »