Tag: women’s basketball
‘BUILT DIFFERENT’: How Kamilla Cardoso took advantage of her 6-foot-7 frame
When Kamilla Cardoso moved from Brazil to Hamilton Heights, she could no longer rely on her 6-foot-7 frame, instead developing her technical skillset. Read More »
SHARPENED FOCUS: Maeva Djaldi-Tabdi's crucial bench role tapped into her unbridled potential
Part of Djaldi-Tabdi’s growth has stemmed from an increased focus in practice. Now entering her fourth season at SU as a redshirt junior, Djaldi-Tabdi is poised to serve as the team’s sixth man. Read More »
Lewis, Mangakahia named to 2021 Naismith Trophy preseason watch list
Kiara Lewis and Tiana Mangakahia were named to the 2021 Naismith Trophy preseason watch list, awarded to the best player in college basketball. Read More »
Syracuse's 2021 recruiting class ranks No. 11 in nation, per ESPN
After securing the No. 4 recruiting class in the nation for 2020, Syracuse registered a top-15 recruiting class for the fourth time in five years. Read More »
Kamilla Cardoso named to 2021 watch list for best center in the country
Kamilla Cardoso was one of 20 athletes put on the watch list for the 2021 Lisa Leslie award, given to the nation's best center. Read More »
Syracuse opens ACC schedule with 3 road games, plays 1st on Dec. 10
The Orange open their 20-game slate with three road games before returning to the Carrier Dome and facing North Carolina on Dec. 31. Read More »
SU won’t offer season tickets for basketball, shifts to single-game model
The pivot comes amid “the many uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic,” the release said. Read More »
Kiara Lewis named to 2021 watch list for top shooting guard in nation
After Tiana Mangakahia was named to the watch list for the top point guard, teammate Kiara Lewis joined her on the nation's top shooting guard watch list. Read More »
With 2 All-ACC preseason team selections, SU named ACC’s 3rd-best team
Tiana Mangakahia and Kiara Lewis were named preseason All-ACC players, according to a poll conducted by the conference’s coaches. Read More »
Tiana Mangakahia named to watch list for nation’s top point guard award
Mangakahia is Syracuse’s all-time assist leader, with 591, and she led the country in assists and assists per game in 2017. Read More »
Kamilla Cardoso, Priscilla Williams land on ESPN’s Top 50 Newcomers List
Cardoso, Williams are part of SU’s No. 4 recruiting class in the country. Read More »
‘Just a tremendous feat’: Mangakahia returns to lineup after cancer battle
Mangakahia missed all of last season after being diagnosed with breast cancer, but still went to practices and sat on the bench during games. Read More »
Tiana Mangakahia to return this season after NCAA grants eligibility waiver
Mangakahia was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2019 and missed all of last season for Syracuse, but she was declared cancer-free in November. Read More »
Syracuse hires John Marcum as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator
Marcum's past coaching stops include Butler, East Carolina, Grand Canyon, Indiana State, Cal Baptist and Oklahoma Baptist. Read More »
Tiana Mangakahia selected to Australian Senior Women’s National team
The point guard hasn’t played since April 2019 due to stage 2 breast cancer. Read More »
D.O. Sports’ most newsworthy stories of spring 2020
With the spring semester coming to a close, here’s a list of the 10 most-newsworthy sports stories from the last five months. Read More »
How 10 WNBA-bound stars played against Syracuse last season
Sabrina Ionescu, the first overall pick in the 2020 WNBA Draft, scored 19 points against Syracuse during Oregon's 17-point win on Nov. 24. Read More »
DeLisha Milton-Jones named head coach of Old Dominion
At Syracuse, Milton-Jones worked with the front-court players and helped recruits the No. 4 incoming freshman class in the nation. Read More »
Gabrielle Cooper reflects on favorite moments, playing for Quentin Hillsman
Four-year starter Gabrielle Cooper looks back on her career that ended abruptly. Read More »
Syracuse Athletics draws record $99.8 million in revenue
SU’s basketball and football programs combined for 80.9% of all athletic revenue Read More »
Kiara Lewis to play at Syracuse for final year of eligibility
Lewis led the Orange in points, assists and minutes in 2019-20, a season where SU finished just above .500. Read More »
Louisville's 71-46 ACC quarterfinal takedown of Syracuse reveals gap
Syracuse and Louisville's head coaches struck much different tones in their respective postgame interviews in Greensboro, North Carolina. Read More »
3 takeaways from Syracuse's 71-46 loss to Louisville
The Orange shot 17-for-63 in Friday’s ACC tournament loss. Read More »
Syracuse can’t solve Louisville's defense in 71-46 ACC quarterfinal loss
Syracuse scored just five points in the second quarter and 13 total in the first half against the Cardinals. Read More »