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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 »

November 6, 2022 at 11:29 pm


3RD TIME’S THE CHARM: Olivia Owens comes to Syracuse after 3 recruiting attempts by Felisha Legette-Jack

Olivia Owens was recruited by Felisha Legette-Jack three times. While Owens said no the first two times, she finally came to the Orange after two seasons each at Kentucky and Maryland. Read More »

November 6, 2022 at 11:17 pm


'AUDIBLE BUTTON': Dyaisha Fair comes to Syracuse as confident, flexible scoring guard

Dyaisha Fair was Felisha Legette-Jack’s top scorer at Buffalo and is slated to become one of the starting guards, impressing all those who have seen her before. Read More »

November 6, 2022 at 9:51 pm


Observations from SU’s exhibition win against Le Moyne: Fair, Hyman fuel backcourt, bigs need to convert

Dyaisha Fair and Teisha Hyman combined for 31 points against the Dolphins. Read More »

November 3, 2022 at 9:27 pm


Dyaisha Fair named to 2023 Nancy Lierberman Award watch list

After Felisha Legette-Jack became head coach at SU, Fair transferred to Syracuse from Buffalo, where she averaged 23.4 points per game her junior year. Read More »

October 17, 2022 at 2:47 pm


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 »

October 15, 2022 at 1:34 am


SU women’s basketball announces 2022-23 ACC slate

The Orange open conference play at the JMA Wireless Dome on Dec. 18 against Wake Forest, their first of 18 conference games. Read More »

September 14, 2022 at 11:41 am


Forward Dariauna Lewis transfers to Syracuse

The forward was the Southwest Athletic Conference Newcomer of the Year and became Felisha Legette-Jack's 10th transfer addition. Read More »

July 7, 2022 at 2:57 pm


Gallery: Juneteenth celebrations return to Syracuse

The Syracuse Juneteenth celebration returned to the city for the first time since 2019, and since earning its federal holiday acknowledgment. Read More »

June 18, 2022 at 4:00 pm


Former Syracuse forward Eboni Walker transfers to Ohio State

The forward only played six games with SU following a season-ending injury in November. Read More »

June 2, 2022 at 4:06 pm


Former Syracuse guard Jayla Thornton transfers to George Washington after 1 season

After appearing in just five games last season, Jayla Thornton announced she will spend her sixth and final year at George Washington. Read More »

May 31, 2022 at 5:17 pm


Syracuse forward Eboni Walker enters transfer portal

Walker has become the sixth SU player to transfer following the 2021-22 season. Read More »

May 9, 2022 at 8:17 pm


Felisha Legette-Jack steps into head coach position with lofty expectations

Legette-Jack led Buffalo, a mediocre mid-major program, to four NCAA Tournament appearances. Now she comes with expectations to do it at SU. Read More »

May 3, 2022 at 11:23 pm


Former SU guard Jayla Thornton enters transfer portal ahead of 6th NCAA season

Jayla Thornton spent four seasons at Howard before joining Syracuse as a graduate student. She led the MEAC in all-time 3-point field goals made. Read More »

April 30, 2022 at 11:44 am


Former Syracuse acting head coach Vonn Read named assistant at Houston

Vonn Read led Syracuse this season after Quentin Hillsman's resignation last summer. Read More »

April 29, 2022 at 6:36 pm


Graduate student Asia Strong transfers to Syracuse

Asia Strong becomes the seventh player to transfer to Syracuse this offseason. She spent the past two seasons at Wichita State. Read More »

April 29, 2022 at 12:50 pm


A look into Dyaisha Fair's decision to transfer to Syracuse

Dyaisha Fair spoke with The D.O. a day after announcing her decision to transfer to play at Syracuse under her former coach, Felisha Legette-Jack. Read More »

April 27, 2022 at 6:24 pm


Former Buffalo guard Dyaisha Fair transfers to Syracuse

Dyaisha Fair will become the fourth former player under Felisha Legette-Jack to follow her from Buffalo to the Orange. Read More »

April 26, 2022 at 6:51 pm


Christianna Carr announces transfer to Arkansas

After playing one year at Syracuse, Christianna Carr will spend her final year of NCAA eligibility at Arkansas. Read More »

April 21, 2022 at 8:32 pm


Chrislyn Carr announces transfer to Louisville

After one season with the Orange, Chrislyn Carr will use her last year of eligibility to head to her fourth school in Louisville. Read More »

April 20, 2022 at 7:33 pm


Cheyenne McEvans joins Syracuse as 3rd transfer from Buffalo

Cheyenne McEvans was the MAC's Freshman of the Year two years ago and is now under her former head coach Felisha Legette-Jack at SU. Read More »

April 17, 2022 at 7:47 pm


Syracuse adds transfers Olivia Owens, Kyra Wood

Olivia Owens and Kyra Wood transferred to Syracuse from Kentucky and Temple, respectively. Four players have now transferred to SU via the transfer portal. Read More »

April 15, 2022 at 7:05 pm


Kristen Sharkey becomes 3rd addition to Felisha Legette-Jack’s coaching staff

Kristen Sharkey joins Sue Ludwig and Khyreed Carter as assistants on head coach Felisha Legette-Jack's coaching staff. Read More »

April 15, 2022 at 4:20 pm


Khyreed Carter joins Felisha Legette-Jack as SU women’s basketball assistant coach

Khyreed Carter joins Felisha Legette-Jack's staff at Syracuse after working under Legette-Jack at Buffalo for five seasons. Read More »

April 14, 2022 at 1:23 pm