Tag: Men’s basketball
‘1 of the best in the area’: Andrew Benedict doesn’t feel pressure after breakout year
After averaging 13.8 points per game as a freshman at Cicero-North Syracuse, Andrew Benedict hopes to build on his breakthrough campaign where he made 37 3-pointers in 22 games. Read More »
Andreo Ash's discipline, aggressiveness has him poised for big junior season
After averaging 16.4 points last season, Andreo Ash is working on becoming more aggressive and well-rounded this coming season. Read More »
Judah Mintz impresses with 16 points, 3 assists in debut game with Syracuse
Mintz helped facilitate a 90-point performance vs Lehigh. Jim Boeheim said he's a scoring point guard, but needs to create more scoring chances for others. Read More »
Jesse Edwards, Joe Girard lead Syracuse to 90-72 season-opening win over Lehigh
Jesse Edwards finished with 18 points and Joe Girard recorded 19 in Syracuse's 90-72 win. Read More »
Observations from SU’s win vs. Lehigh: Edwards succeeds down low, Mintz shows out
Jesse Edwards scored 18 points and Judah Mintz shot 66% from the field in his debut. Read More »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Lehigh
Syracuse will look to control the glass, attack the paint and push in transition in order to beat Lehigh in its season opener. Read More »
BOUNCE BACK: Basketball Guide 2022
As Syracuse heads into its opening games, The Daily Orange’s 2022 Basketball Guide previews the Orange’s season on the hardwood. Read More »
READY TO GO: With Jesse Edwards, Syracuse has the scoring center it’s been missing for years
For years, Jesse Edwards heard he wasn’t ready. Now, he’ll have the chance to prove his development has paid off. Read More »
NATURAL 2: Joe Girard looks to return as SU’s top scorer following move to shooting guard
Joe Girard played point guard for three years, drawing attention as a 3-point scorer and playmaker from the point. But with the addition of Judah Mintz, Girard is moving to the No. 2 position. Read More »
RELENTLESS: Judah Mintz is ‘ready’ to be the next great Syracuse guard
“When you look at the great Syracuse guards, they’re complete players.” Judah Mintz is ready to become the next big thing at SU. Read More »
FAMILY AFFAIR: Lexi McNabb, daughter of Donovan McNabb, wants to build her own legacy at Syracuse
Lexi McNabb is the daughter of legendary SU quarterback, Donovan McNabb, and four-year SU women’s basketball starter, Roxy Nurse, but she's determined to create her own legacy at Syracuse. Read More »
Beat writers predict Syracuse will outmatch Lehigh in season opener
Lehigh hasn’t had a winning season since 2018-19, and our beat writers agree that Syracuse will start its season with a win when the Mountain Hawks visit the Dome on Monday. Read More »
Observations from SU’s exhibition: Edwards explodes, lack of early long ball
Edwards flashed his length and skill grabbing rebounds, while also scoring 13 points. Fellow center Mounir Hima also emerged as a dynamic backup center. Read More »
Le Moyne men’s basketball looks to rebound following 1st losing season since 2015
Last season, Le Moyne men’s basketball suffered its first losing season since 2015. This year, a solid core of veterans could help the Dolphins rebound. Read More »
Observations from SU’s exhibition win over IUP: Zone returns, new additions
The Orange utilized both a zone and man-to-man defense and Judah Mintz made his first appearance for Syracuse. Read More »
Syracuse men’s and women’s basketball hosts Orange Tip Off at JMA Wireless Dome
Both teams took part in scrimmages and shooting contests as it gave fans their first looks at the new squads. Read More »
Syracuse men’s basketball announces ACC schedule for 2022-23 season
The Orange will begin ACC play on Dec. 3 at Notre Dame and will end their regular season at the JMA Wireless Dome against Wake Forest on March 4. Read More »
‘He’s earned it’: Luke Paragon gains Division-I scholarship
Paragon will attend Blair Academy in New Jersey before heading to Brown University to play on a Division-I scholarship. Read More »
Jimmy Boeheim to play professionally for AS Karditsas in Greek Basket League
Jimmy Boeheim departs for Greece in a week to join AS Karditsas, which recently earned a promotion to the first-division of the Greek Basket League. Read More »
Jimmy Boeheim reportedly signs summer league deal with the Detroit Pistons
Jimmy Boeheim averaged 13 points per game and had a 46.7% field-goal percentage in one season at Syracuse. Read More »
Buddy Boeheim, Cole Swider sign with NBA teams after going undrafted
Buddy signed with the Detroit Pistons, while Swider joined the Los Angeles Lakers after neither player heard their name called. Read More »
Duquesne transfer Mounir Hima commits to Syracuse
Hima averaged 1.9 points per game and 9.6 minutes per game during the 2021-22 season at Duquesne. Read More »
Buddy Boeheim reportedly receives NBA G-League Elite Camp invite
Buddy Boeheim led the ACC in scoring during the regular season, averaging 19.2 points per game. Read More »
Former Syracuse center Frank Anselem transfers to Georgia
Frank Anselem transferred after filling in for Jesse Edwards throughout last season and posting strong games against Virginia Tech and Florida State. Read More »