Tag: Men’s basketball
Beat writers split on whether Syracuse will overcome Cal Wednesday
Syracuse men’s basketball has lost six of its last seven games. Our beat writers are split on whether the Orange will beat Cal Wednesday. Read More »
Everything to know before Cal takes on Syracuse men’s basketball
Syracuse men’s basketball aims to win its fifth conference game when it hosts Cal Wednesday. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Golden Bears, who are on the NCAA Tournament bubble. Read More »
How much has Syracuse’s new-look roster improved from last season?
Syracuse men’s basketball has made only marginal improvement since last season. SU was 225th in 3-point percentage last year, and it’s moved just to 202nd this season. Our beat writer compares this season’s squad to last season’s. Read More »
ACC Coaches Call notebook: Kiyan’s playing time, Chris Bell’s return
Adrian Autry discussed Kiyan Anthony’s benching and Chris Bell’s return to the JMA Wireless Dome. Read More »
Gallery: Frames from Syracuse’s Quad 1 road tests at North Carolina and Virginia
Gallery: Syracuse faced two Quad 1 opportunities against North Carolina and Virginia this week. Check out our favorite frames from the Orange’s two-game road trip. Read More »
‘Defense was not the issue’: SU improves against UVA, but only in 1 area
“We’re trying to figure out the right ingredients. And I thought today our defense was really good.” Adrian Autry expressed that Syracuse’s defense is trending in the right direction despite its loss to No. 18 Virginia. Read More »
After another loss, time is ticking on Syracuse’s season
SU’s 72-59 road defeat to Virginia was its sixth loss in its last seven games. Such a stretch never occurred during Jim Boeheim’s tenure. Read More »
Adrian Autry sits Kiyan Anthony vs. Virginia: ‘That was my decision’
“That was my decision I made today.” Adrian Autry sat Kiyan Anthony for the entirety of Syracuse’s loss to No. 18 Virginia. SU’s head coach doubled down that it was his choice not to play the freshman guard. Read More »
Syracuse falls to No. 18 Virginia 72-59 for 6th loss in last 7 games
Syracuse fell 72-59 on the road versus No. 18 Virginia for its sixth loss in its last seven games. The defeat drops SU to 1-6 in Quad 1 games. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to Virginia: George catches fire, Kiyan benched
Naithan George caught fire against Virginia, tallying a team-high 19 points on 8-for-9 shooting. But it wasn’t enough, as Syracuse fell to UVA 72-59. Our beat writer has more observations from the Orange’s loss in Charlottesville. Read More »
Beat writers agree No. 18 Virginia will beat Syracuse men’s basketball
After losing six of its last seven games, our beat writers agree Syracuse will continue their descent by losing to No. 17 Virginia Saturday. Read More »
What to know before Syracuse faces No. 18 Virginia
Syracuse basketball will face a ranked opponent on the road for the second time this week when it plays No. 17 Virginia on Saturday. Read More »
After Carmelo’s ‘SMFH,’ Kiyan Anthony accepts role amid Syracuse struggles
Hours after Carmelo Anthony’s “SMFH” Instagram comment, Kiyan Anthony said he’s “super OK” with his role at Syracuse. Read More »
Adrian Autry calls out Syracuse’s ball movement after loss to No. 14 UNC
Adrian Autry called out SU’s ball movement after its 10-point loss to No. 14 UNC. Read More »
Andrews: Loss to UNC is another painful reminder of how far Syracuse has fallen
Column: Syracuse showed fight in its comeback try Monday night despite losing to No. 14 North Carolina. Merely giving an effort should not be the bar for SU’s program, but nowadays, it sadly is, our beat writer argues. Read More »
Observations from SU’s loss to No. 14 UNC: 1st-half struggles, Freeman starts
After scoring a season-high 28 points while making five 3-pointers against Notre Dame, Nate Kingz attempted just three 3 against North Carolina. Read More »
Donnie Freeman drops 23, but No. 14 UNC beats Syracuse 87-77
Donnie Freeman dropped 23 points in Chapel Hill Monday night, but it hardly mattered, as Syracuse fell to No. 14 North Carolina 87-77. The Orange have lost five of their last six games. Read More »
Beat writers agree Syracuse won’t upset No. 14 North Carolina
Syracuse men’s basketball begins a brutal stretch of eight consecutive Quad 1 and 2 games against No. 14 UNC Monday. Our beat writers think the Orange will fall to the Tar Heels on the road. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse men’s basketball’s road bout against No. 14 UNC
After snapping its four-game losing streak with an 86-72 home win over Notre Dame, Syracuse faces No. 14 North Carolina on the road Monday. Read More »
Nate Kingz is becoming the 3-point threat Syracuse envisioned: ‘He’s dynamite’
Nate Kingz drained a season-high five 3-pointers in Syracuse’s win over Notre Dame. As ACC play progresses, Kingz has become the elite 3-point threat the Orange envisioned. Read More »
Adrian Autry benched his best player to get out of a rut. It worked.
“‘I’m with it. Let’s go out and be victorious.’” Adrian Autry told Donnie Freeman a few days ago he wouldn’t start against Notre Dame. With its star forward on the bench, Syracuse still delivered a complete performance. Read More »
Kingz, Starling combine for 49 as Syracuse beats Notre Dame 86-72
Nate Kingz (28 points) and J.J. Starling (21 points) carried Syracuse to an 86-72 home victory over Notre Dame Saturday night, snapping the Orange’s four-game losing streak. Read More »
Observations from SU’s 86-72 win vs. ND: Freeman off bench, 1st half ‘kill’
Syracuse embarked on an 11-0 run in the first half, with the “kill shot” paving the way for a 14-point win over Notre Dame. Read More »
Beat writers predict if Syracuse will snap 4-game losing streak vs. Notre Dame
Syracuse, amid a four-game losing streak, hosts Notre Dame Saturday in the JMA Wireless Dome. Our beat writers predict whether SU will break its longest skid under head coach Adrian Autry. Read More »