Tag: Men’s basketball
Xavier Johnson’s breakout has revitalized Pitt basketball
Johnson, now a freshman at Pittsburgh, finds himself amidst a breakout season, averaging 17.1 points and 4.7 assists per game, both team-highs. Read More »
Beat writers predict a close game in Syracuse’s matchup with Pittsburgh
Syracuse and Pittsburgh tip-off at 2 p.m. on Saturday from the Carrier Dome. Read More »
Syracuse’s next opponent: What to know about Pittsburgh
The Orange and Panthers tip off their 114th all-time meeting on Saturday in the Carrier Dome at 2 p.m. Read More »
By developing his weak hand, Tyus Battle hopes to score more and boost draft stock
Syracuse’s junior guard and leading scorer is driving left — and finishing. Read More »
Syracuse benefits from guards’ rebounding in ACC play
Frank Howard, Tyus Battle and Elijah Hughes have crashed the boards more to help SU to conference wins. Read More »
Inside John Bol Ajak’s journey and commitment to Syracuse
John Bol Ajak didn’t play organized basketball until he was 15 years old. In October, he committed to Syracuse. Read More »
Beat writer Q&A: Craig Meyer of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette breaks down Syracuse-Pitt
The Orange host the unranked Panthers, who just beat No. 11 Florida State, on Saturday at 2 p.m. Read More »
DiSturco: Syracuse’s win over No. 1 Duke deserves recognition, but expectations need to simmer down
Syracuse stunned the Blue Devils on its home floor, but the Orange still needs to build a stronger NCAA Tournament resume. Read More »
Adam Weitsman and his $150,000 bet to Syracuse basketball
Weitsman now plans to give $50,000 to three Boys & Girls Club facilities and $25,000 to another after SU’s upset victory over No. 1 Duke. Read More »
The Final Word: Beat writers discuss Syracuse’s historic win at No. 1 Duke
See what the beat writers had to say after the Orange's historic win. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse upsets No. 1 Duke, 95-91
See the best shots from Syracuse's monumental road win. Read More »
Paschal Chukwu a ‘big difference’ in Syracuse’s monumental win over No. 1 Duke
Paschal Chukwu had a career-high 18 rebounds (nine offensive) to go with 10 points and three blocks. Read More »
Fans react to 95-91 Syracuse win over No. 1 Duke
Syracuse fans took to Twitter after the game, check out their reactions here. Read More »
A look at the plays that led to Syracuse’s upset of No. 1 Duke
Dolezaj taking a charge, Battle hitting stepbacks, Hughes heaving from deep and the overtime game-winners from Monday’s game at Duke. Read More »
Syracuse pulls off monumental, resume-boosting upset road win over No. 1 Duke
On Monday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, the Orange shot 44 percent from deep to pick up their third conference win. Read More »
Superlatives from Syracuse’s 95-91 win over No. 1 Duke
No. 1 Duke started the game on a 12-0 run, but Syracuse recovered to win 95-91. Read More »
Syracuse players relive their first dunks
Most players don’t remember their first 3-pointer or clutch shot, but every scholarship player on the Syracuse men’s basketball team can dunk. They explain what the slam means. Read More »
Beat writer Q&A: Stephen Wiseman of The News & Observer breaks down Syracuse-Duke
The Orange hit the road Monday night to play No. 1 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Read More »
Beat writers predict Duke to handle Syracuse on Monday
Syracuse travels to Cameron Indoor Stadium to face No. 1 Duke Monday night on ESPN. Read More »
Syracuse’s next opponent: What to know about No. 1 Duke
The Orange hit the road for a tough matchup Monday night at 7 p.m. Read More »
D.O. Sportscast: Beat writers preview Syracuse’s trip to No. 1 Duke
Syracuse will take on No. 1 Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on Monday at 7 p.m. Read More »
The Final word: Beat writers discuss Syracuse's loss to Georgia Tech
See what the beat writers had to say after the Orange's loss. Read More »
Defensive lapses sink Syracuse in loss to Georgia Tech
Syracuse's interior and perimeter defense sunk the Orange in their first conference loss of the season. Read More »
Gallery: Syracuse loses first conference game, 73-59, to Georgia Tech
See the best shots from Syracuse's loss. Read More »