Writer: Justin Girshon
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 »
Previewing Syracuse’s season-opener vs. Binghamton
Syracuse opens the 2025-26 campaign Monday night in the JMA Wireless Dome against Binghamton, which went 15-17 last year. Read More »
Girshon: Adrian Autry has no excuses heading into make-or-break Year 3
Syracuse’s NCAA Tournament drought has extended to four years after missing it in each of Adrian Autry’s first two years as head coach. Our beat writer argues that Autry has no excuses heading into a make-or-break third year at the helm. Read More »
RUN IT BACK: Syracuse built revamped roster around return of its 2 stars
While leading Syracuse in scoring last year, J.J. Starling and Donnie Freeman played just seven games together. They’re now at the forefront of Syracuse’s attempt to snap its four-year NCAA Tournament drought this season, Read More »
LIVING LEGACY: Kiyan Anthony isn't chasing Carmelo’s legacy — he’s building his own
In choosing Syracuse, Kiyan Anthony is taking the spotlight head-on by playing for the program that kick-started his father’s Hall of Fame career. Read More »
Donnie Freeman will be an All-American, other hot takes for SU’s 2025-26 season
Syracuse's revamped roster has increased expectations in Autry’s third year. Our beat writer has five hot takes for SU's 2025-26 campaign. Read More »
10 questions to define Syracuse men’s basketball’s pivotal season
Our beat writer poses 10 questions that will define SU men's basketball's outlook as they enter a pivotal season. Read More »
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 »
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 »