Writer: Justin Girshon
‘FREAK ATHLETE’: William Kyle III isn’t your typical center
William Kyle III’s blend of athleticism, knack for doing the little things and undersized stature make him unlike a typical center. Read More »
Syracuse is one of D1’s worst free-throw shooting teams. A sports psychologist weighs in.
Syracuse men’s basketball’s 57.3% free-throw percentage is the third-worst among 365 Division I programs. Our beat writer spoke with Dr. Mark P. Otten, a sports psychologist who weighed in on the Orange’s struggles from the charity stripe. Read More »
Donnie Freeman ruled out for Syracuse’s matchup vs. No. 17 Tennessee
Donnie Freeman has been ruled out for Syracuse’s matchup vs. No. 17 Tennessee, an SU spokesperson told The Daily Orange. Freeman missed all three of the Orange’s losses in the Players Era Festival with a lower-body injury. Read More »
Girshon: Syracuse’s 0-3 Vegas run was a crucial missed opportunity
SU lost three Quad 1 games in the Players Era Festival. Our beat writer argues the Orange’s winless trip was a crucial missed opportunity. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss to No. 15 ISU: 2nd-half meltdown, poor scoring
Syracuse was crushed 95-64 by No. 15 Iowa State in its final Players Era Festival game in Las Vegas for its largest defeat since 2023. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s final Players Era Festival game vs. No. 15 Iowa State
After a late-night scheduling announcement, Syracuse will face No. 15 Iowa State at 1 p.m. EST in the Players Era Festival consolation round. Here’s a preview of Syracuse’s final game in Las Vegas. Read More »
Meet the ‘Cuse Dudes’: Syracuse’s 4 viral fans at the Players Era Festival
Meet Elliot Keller, Tate Thompson, Jake Kurtz and Nate Kurtz, the four guys who have gone viral for decking themselves out in SU uniforms at the Players Era Festival. Read More »
When Syracuse needed a star, Kansas quieted J.J. Starling
With Donnie Freeman still sidelined, Syracuse needed someone to carry the scoring load and avoid a second straight loss Tuesday. But Kansas held top scoring threat J.J. Starling to 10 points on 3-of-13 shooting, leading to SU’s loss. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s loss vs. Kansas: Late collapse, offense struggles
Syracuse cut Kansas’ once 13-point lead to two in the second half, but it couldn’t complete the comeback, falling 71-60. More observations from the Orange’s second loss of the Players Era Festival. Read More »
Golden opportunity slips in SU’s loss to No. 3 Houston: ‘No moral victories’
Syracuse let a golden opportunity slip away in its 78-74 overtime loss to No. 3 Houston, wasting a chance to beat a top-ranked team. Read More »
Syracuse loses 1st game, falls 78-74 in OT to No. 3 Houston in Vegas
In Syracuse’s first game of the Players Era Festival, it narrowly dropped its first game of the season to No. 3 Houston, 78-74 in overtime. SU clawed back with an 11-0 run at the end of the first but couldn’t pull out the win. Read More »
Girshon: Players Era presents perfect time for Syracuse to reintroduce itself
By traveling to Las Vegas and playing in the Players Era Festival, Syracuse will likely play three Quad 1 games this week. Our beat writer argues it’s the perfect time for the Orange to show the college basketball world they’re back. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s Players Era Festival matchup vs. No. 3 Houston
Syracuse begins the Players Era Festival by facing No. 3 Houston Monday. Here's everything to know about the Cougars, who are coming off a national championship appearance last season. Read More »
Syracuse’s rebuild blueprint — and quest to rejoin college basketball elite
SU men’s basketball rebuilt its roster this offseason. Our beat writer dives into the Orange’s quest to rejoin college basketball’s elite. Read More »
Adrian Autry starred with Brian Reese in NYC. 4 decades later, they meet again.
After playing in New York City growing up, Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry and Monmouth assistant coach Brian Reese will meet for the first time as coaches in the two schools' matchup Tuesday. Read More »
William Kyle III is undersized. He punishes opposing teams doing the little things.
As an undersized center, William Kyle III knows his role is to do the little things. It was ever-so apparent in Syracuse’s win over Drexel. Read More »
Observations from Syracuse’s win vs. Drexel: Defensive intensity, 3-point woes
Syracuse increased its defensive intensity throughout the second half, outscoring Drexel 43-18 to cruise to a 30-point victory over the Dragons. Here are more observations from the Orange’s 80-50 win in Philadelphia. Read More »
Kiyan Anthony looks the part, other takeaways from Syracuse’s 1st week
Through its first two games, Syracuse men’s basketball’s 39-point average margin of victory ranks sixth in the country. Read More »
Kiyan Anthony, Donnie Freeman nearly outscore Delaware State in blowout win
Kiyan Anthony and Donnie Freeman combined for 39 points in Syracuse’s 83-43 blowout win over Delaware State. Read More »
Syracuse men's basketball cruises to 83-43 win over Delaware State
Syracuse defeated Delaware State 83-43, securing its largest win since defeating Division II Chaminade by 49 in 2023. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse men's basketball's matchup vs. Delaware State
After its season-opening win over Binghamton, Syracuse hosts Delaware State in the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday. Our beat writer has everything to know about the Hornets. Read More »
Kiyan Anthony shines in Syracuse debut: ‘He's a bucket getter’
In his Syracuse debut versus Binghamton, Kiyan Anthony tallied 15 points while playing a team-high 28 minutes as the Orange cruised to their first win of the season. Read More »
Despite J.J. Starling injury, Syracuse blows out Binghamton in season opener
Despite J.J. Starling playing less than three minutes due to a lower leg injury, Syracuse blew out Binghamton in its season opener. Read More »
Syracuse dominates Binghamton 85-47 in season opener
Following its worst campaign since the 1968-69 season, Syracuse cruised to an 85-47 season-opening win over Binghamton. The Orange had five players score double figures, led by Donnie Freeman’s 20. Read More »