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Writer: Justin Girshon

Observations from Syracuse’s exhibition win vs. Buffalo: Near-collapse, 3-point jump

In Syracuse men’s basketball’s first exhibition of the season Saturday against Buffalo, it shot a stellar 40.9% from 3-point range, while working past a near-late collapse to defeat the Bulls 76-66. Read More »

October 25, 2025 at 9:20 pm


Eugene Tulyagijja on Knicks move: ‘It was an opportunity I couldn’t turn down’

In a phone interview with The Daily Orange, former Syracuse men’s basketball data analyst Eugene Tulyagijja discussed his new role with the New York Knicks. Read More »

October 23, 2025 at 7:59 pm


Eugene Tulyagijja leaves SU for New York Knicks coaching analytics role

Eugene Tulyagijja has become the New York Knicks’ assistant director of coaching analytics, he confirmed to The Daily Orange on Wednesday. Read More »

October 22, 2025 at 6:28 pm


Adrian Autry wants Syracuse to play fast. What does that mean?

After finishing at 124th in KenPom’s Adjusted Tempo metric last year, Adrian Autry wants Syracuse men’s basketball to play with more pace this year. Our beat writer examines what this means and how it could help the Orange return to March Madness. Read More »

October 7, 2025 at 9:21 pm


Ranking Syracuse men’s basketball’s 10 most important players this year

Syracuse men’s basketball is just over a month away from beginning what could be a program-altering 2025-26 season. Our beat writer ranked the Orange’s 10 most important players for the year. Read More »

October 1, 2025 at 8:50 pm


Detailing top 2026 PG Deron Rippey Jr.’s Syracuse recruitment: ‘It’s a perfect fit'

Top 2026 point guard Deron Rippey Jr. visited Syracuse this weekend. Rippey’s father discusses where the Orange stand in his recruitment. Read More »

September 29, 2025 at 5:58 pm


17th-best freshmen class in nation bolsters Syracuse men’s basketball roster

Headlined by top-40 recruits Sadiq White and Kiyan Anthony, SU men’s basketball has the 17th-best freshmen class nationally, per 247Sports. Read More »

September 22, 2025 at 8:34 pm


Program-high 6 transfers replenish Syracuse men’s basketball roster

Syracuse men’s basketball replenished its roster over the offseason by acquiring six players via the transfer portal. Here's everything you need to know about the Orange’s portal class. Read More »

September 16, 2025 at 9:03 pm


Syracuse men’s basketball finalizes 2025-26 schedule

Syracuse men’s basketball released its finalized 2025-26 schedule on Tuesday. The Orange are coming off their worst campaign since 1968-69 and looking to snap their four-year March Madness drought. Read More »

September 9, 2025 at 4:10 pm


Carmelo Anthony’s Hall of Fame induction: Live thoughts, reactions

Former Syracuse standout Carmelo Anthony will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame tonight. Follow along for live updates. Read More »

September 6, 2025 at 7:38 pm


What Carmelo Anthony said about Syracuse before HOF induction

“That is the very beginning of why I’m sitting here today.” Ahead of his Hall of Fame induction, Carmelo Anthony reflected on his time and the relationships he built at Syracuse. Read More »

September 6, 2025 at 10:54 am


Carmelo Anthony reflects on legacy ahead of HOF induction: ‘I did it my way’

Ahead of his Hall of Fame induction Saturday, Carmelo Anthony said he hopes the legacy he’s left behind is that he did things his way. Read More »

September 5, 2025 at 9:34 pm


ONE-AND-IMMORTAL: Carmelo Anthony’s Hall of Fame career began with transcendent SU one-and-done

Before embarking on a Hall of Fame professional career, Carmelo Anthony had a transcendent one-and-done season at Syracuse, popularizing the tactic for many to come. Read More »

September 3, 2025 at 11:06 pm


Detailing Syracuse men’s basketball’s 2026 recruitment efforts

Despite being in its longest March Madness drought since 1967-1972, Syracuse’s recent recruiting efforts have been relatively strong. Read More »

August 20, 2025 at 9:27 pm


Duck: Justin Girshon

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May 5, 2025 at 3:57 pm


Former Cincinnati forward Tyler Betsey transfers to Syracuse

Former Cincinnati forward Tyler Betsey has transferred to Syracuse, he announced on social media Friday. Betsey was 247Sports’ No. 53 class of 2024 prospect. Read More »

May 2, 2025 at 6:54 pm


Former Texas WR Johntay Cook II transfers to Syracuse

Former Texas wide receiver Johntay Cook II has transferred to Syracuse according to 247Sports. Cook transferred to Washington on Dec. 28, 2024 but re-entered the transfer portal on Jan. 14 after being dismissed from the program. Read More »

May 1, 2025 at 9:11 pm


Syracuse LB Marlowe Wax signs with Chargers as undrafted free agent

Syracuse linebacker Marlowe Wax has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent. Wax accumulated 338 total tackles in his five-year career with the Orange. Read More »

April 26, 2025 at 8:51 pm


Syracuse OL Savion Washington signs with Los Angeles Chargers as undrafted free agent

Syracuse offensive lineman Savion Washington has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent. Washington started every game for the Orange at right tackle in 2024 after transferring from Colorado. Read More »

April 26, 2025 at 8:16 pm


Syracuse CB Clarence Lewis signs with Titans as undrafted free agent

Syracuse cornerback Clarence Lewis has signed with the Titans as an undrafted free agent. Lewis was a Third-Team All-Atlantic Coast selection in his lone season with the Orange after transferring from Notre Dame. Read More »

April 26, 2025 at 7:52 pm


Syracuse QB Kyle McCord selected 181st overall by Eagles in 2025 NFL Draft

Syracuse quarterback Kyle McCord was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft. McCord is SU’s second player off the board this year and has become the program’s first quarterback selected since Ryan Nassib in 2013. Read More »

April 26, 2025 at 4:06 pm


How student manager Zach Van Arsdale earned Kyle McCord’s trust, full-time coaching job

Zach Van Arsdale played a behind-the-scenes role in Syracuse’s 2024 offensive success, helping him earn a full-time coaching job. Read More »

April 24, 2025 at 12:32 am


Former Syracuse forward Chris Bell transfers to Cal

Former Syracuse forward Chris Bell has committed to Cal, On3 reported on Wednesday. Bell averaged 9.3 points per game for SU last season. Read More »

April 23, 2025 at 10:02 pm


Former Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli transfers to Syracuse

Former Notre Dame quarterback Steve Angeli is transferring to Syracuse, On3 reported Tuesday. The New Jersey native threw for 772 yards in three seasons with the Fighting Irish. Read More »

April 23, 2025 at 6:07 pm