Tag: women’s basketball
<span class="header1">A DAY'S</span> <span class="header2">WORK</span> <h2>Once lanky and awkward, Briana Day has emerged as the centerpiece of Syracuse’s frontcourt</h2>
Briana Day enters her senior year as Syracuse's anchor in the frontcourt. She's recorded 23 double-doubles since her sophomore year. Read More »
<span class="header1">THE</span> <span class="header2">JUMP</span><h2>More than a year after injuries, Brittney Sykes has one more shot to be the player she once was</h2>
A pair of injuries saved Brittney Sykes's career. Fully recovered from both, she's back for her fifth and final year to cement her legacy at Syracuse. Read More »
Syracuse women's basketball storylines to watch this season
SU has one of the best backcourts in the country, but it lost a lot of contributors and 3-point shooters from last year's team. Whether someone steps up will be worth monitoring. Read More »
'No other way': How more than 3 years in the Army taught Vonn Read the discipline he needed to succeed
Vonn Read spent more than three and a half years in the Army. The discipline and order he learned then bleeds into his coaching style as Syracuse women's basketball's associate head coach. Read More »
Syracuse women’s basketball ranked No. 14 in preseason AP Top 25 poll
SU placed No. 14 in the preseason AP Poll, matching SU's highest AP Poll rank in program history. Read More »
Syracuse women's basketball's Alexis Peterson named to Nancy Lieberman Award watch list
Alexis Peterson was one of 20 players named to the Nancy Lieberman Award watch list. The award recognizes the top point guard in the nation. Read More »
Orange Madness superlatives: Recapping best moments from the unofficial start of season
What were the best dunks, highlights and walk-out songs from Orange Madness? Read More »
3 things Quentin Hillsman said at Syracuse women's basketball media day
Three weeks before the season opener, Syracuse head coach Quentin Hillsman addressed the media. Read More »
3 Syracuse women's basketball storylines to watch for at Orange Madness
Here's what to look out for from the Syracuse women's basketball team at Orange Madness. Read More »
Syracuse women's basketball picked 4th in preseason ACC poll; Alexis Peterson named to All-ACC team
Syracuse earned its highest preseason Atlantic Coast Conference ranking since joining the league and point guard Alexis Peterson was named to the All-ACC team. Read More »
Syracuse women’s basketball releases 2016-17 schedule
Syracuse's 29-game slate is highlighted by the Gulf Coast Showcase and ACC/Big Ten Challenge in November, the Florida Sunshine Classic in December and a 16-game conference schedule. Read More »
Syracuse hires Adeniyi Amadou as assistant women's basketball coach
Syracuse added a new member to its coaching staff on Tuesday. Read More »
Quentin Hillsman signs multi-year contract extension with Syracuse
Head women's basketball coach Quentin Hillsman has agreed to a contract extension with Syracuse. Read More »
Former Syracuse women's basketball guard Danielle Minott to transfer to Eastern Michigan
Head coach Quentin Hillsman thought Danielle Minott was going to be the next Alexis Peterson. After two unproductive seasons, Minott is transferring to Eastern Michigan. Read More »
Syracuse women's basketball adds St. Bonaventure transfer Miranda Drummond
Miranda Drummond is transferring from St. Bonaventure, becoming the third transfer that SU has picked up this offseason. Read More »
Syracuse women's basketball to play in Gulf Coast Showcase
Syracuse will play in the early-season tournament in November. Five of the eight teams in the tournament reached the 2016 NCAA tournament. Read More »
Florida guard Isis Young to transfer to Syracuse women's basketball
Isis Young played for Florida in the Carrier Dome in the Round of 64 this past year. After transferring, she'll play all her home games in the Dome. Read More »
Nation’s leading scorer reportedly transfers to Syracuse women’s basketball
Syracuse picked up Wagner transfer Jasmine Nwajei, the nation's top scoring point guard in the 2015-16 season. She will sit out the 2016-17 season for SU and will have on season of eligibility left to play for the Orange. Read More »
Top 10 moments of the last 4 years in Syracuse athletics
Check out the 10 most memorable events of Syracuse athletics' last four years. Read More »
Inside Brittney Sykes' decision to return to Syracuse
Her decision had to be quicker than she would've liked, but Brittney Sykes ultimately chose to stay at Syracuse. Take a look at her decision and why she made it. Read More »
Brianna Butler drafted by Los Angeles Sparks with 23rd pick in the WNBA draft
Syracuse guard Brianna Butler was drafted No. 23 by the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA draft. She hit 129 3s this season, an NCAA record for 3s in a season. Read More »
Kaeli O’Connor’s power and toughness makes her a key for Syracuse’s defense
Kaeli O'Connor has keyed Syracuse's defense with her aggressiveness this season. Read More »
Brittney Sykes will return to Syracuse next season as 5th-year senior
Brittney Sykes announced on Instagram that she will return to Syracuse next season after the Orange's run to the Final Four. Read More »
Schwedelson: Syracuse's Final Four run validates expectations for 2012 recruiting class
Four years ago, Syracuse's 2012 recruiting class was ranked as the sixth best in the country. By making the Final Four, SU validated that ranking. Read More »