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Writer: Matthew Gutierrez

Opponent preview: What to know about No. 3 seed Michigan State

The Spartans, whom Syracuse plays Sunday at 2:40 p.m., lost only four games all year and have won all but one game since Jan. 19. Read More »

March 17, 2018 at 11:23 am


No. 11 seed Syracuse slows No. 6 seed TCU, 57-52, to face No. 3 seed Michigan State

Despite the same problems that have plagued the Orange all season cropping up at points, SU found a way to overcome and move on to the Round of 32. Read More »

March 17, 2018 at 12:19 am


Three creams, three sugars: Frank Howard and Tyus Battle’s coffee regimen

The guards routinely play 40 minutes per game and cite a pregame caffeine boost as a key stimulant. Read More »

March 16, 2018 at 1:02 pm


TCU assistant coach David Patrick reminisces about Final Four run in Syracuse

David Patrick, an assistant under TCU head coach Jamie Dixon, played one season at Syracuse back in 1995-96. Read More »

March 15, 2018 at 8:22 pm


Bourama Sidibe still battling through ‘terrible’ tendinitis condition

The Syracuse freshman forward has battled discomfort in his left knee since last May, though he may be needed to fill some minutes for starting center Paschal Chukwu on Friday night. Read More »

March 15, 2018 at 7:16 pm


Frank Howard ‘not anywhere close to right’ in Syracuse’s 60-56 win over Arizona State

The junior point guard scored 12 points and said he was still recovering from strep throat. Read More »

March 15, 2018 at 1:35 am


Paschal Chukwu's clutch free-throw shooting seals Syracuse's victory over ASU

The 7-foot-2 center made three of his final four free throws to send Syracuse to Detroit. Read More »

March 15, 2018 at 12:58 am


Fast reaction: 3 takeaways from No. 11 Syracuse's 60-56 win over No. 11 Arizona State in the First Four

The win moves the Orange into the Round of 64, where it will take on No. 6 seed TCU on Friday at 9:40 p.m. in Detroit. Read More »

March 14, 2018 at 11:24 pm


Gutierrez: What Syracuse can do to boost offense in the NCAA Tournament

Based on season-long observations and interviews with players, one beat writer offers three ways in which the Orange can boost its scoring production for the Big Dance. Read More »

March 14, 2018 at 2:01 pm


The life of a Syracuse men’s basketball student manager

Student managers may be at the bottom of the basketball program food chain, but their contribution is essential. Read More »

March 12, 2018 at 4:37 pm


Meet Kip Wellman, Jim Boeheim's right-hand man

Kip Wellman isn’t a household name among the Syracuse faithful. But at 36, he has extensive basketball experience and sits right next to Boeheim on the team bench. Read More »

March 5, 2018 at 9:03 pm


Syracuse beats first ranked opponent this season in win over No. 18 Clemson, 55-52

An 11-0 Syracuse run gave the Orange the lead it needed to withstand a late cold spell. Read More »

March 3, 2018 at 4:24 pm


Opponent preview: What to know about No. 18 Clemson

The Orange may have only one more chance, Saturday afternoon against the Tigers, to beat a ranked team this season. Read More »

March 2, 2018 at 6:57 pm


Syracuse basketball’s secret addiction: Chewing gum

The act of chewing gum can improve athletic performance, so it comes as no surprise that Syracuse loves to chomp. Read More »

March 1, 2018 at 12:20 am


Syracuse's tournament chances take major hit with 85-70 loss at Boston College

In the first half, Syracuse only had three players score. Read More »

February 28, 2018 at 11:21 pm


How college students can cope with trauma following school shootings

Frank Ochberg, a clinical professor of psychiatry in the College of Human Medicine at Michigan State University, offers advice on coping with the aftermath of mass shootings. Read More »

February 28, 2018 at 8:44 pm


Opponent preview: What to know about Boston College ahead of Wednesday night’s matchup

Gear up for the 9 p.m. start at Conte Forum with this full report on the unranked Eagles. Read More »

February 27, 2018 at 5:37 pm


Syracuse’s big 3 goes silent in 60-44 loss at No. 5 Duke

The trio of Tyus Battle, Frank Howard and Oshae Brissett, the very heartbeat of Syracuse’s offense this season, combined for 11 turnovers, 29 points and just 10 shots made. Read More »

February 24, 2018 at 11:13 pm


Jim Boeheim on FBI’s college basketball probe: ‘We have blinders on. Agents are going to do that.’

Syracuse’s 42nd-year head coach Jim Boeheim spoke for 10 minutes about the college basketball landscape following SU’s 60-44 loss at No. 5 Duke on Saturday. Read More »

February 24, 2018 at 10:26 pm


Fast reaction: 3 takeaways from Syracuse's 60-44 loss to No. 5 Duke

Syracuse's big three struggled and the Orange couldn't break down Duke's 2-3 zone. Read More »

February 24, 2018 at 8:24 pm


Courtside seats offer glamour, sweat and about $2 million in annual revenue

The courtside tickets make up a significant source of revenue for the Syracuse Athletics budget. Read More »

February 20, 2018 at 10:18 pm


For safety reasons, experts caution against court-storming

Experts suggest that playing surfaces are best left for the players, not a mass of spectators. Read More »

February 20, 2018 at 9:42 pm


Injuries, fatigue have Syracuse's frontcourt in a predicament after 74-70 loss to North Carolina State

After the loss, SU head coach Jim Boeheim said he believes Paschal Chukwu tweaked his back on Wednesday. Read More »

February 15, 2018 at 1:06 am


Fast reaction: 3 takeaways from Syracuse's 74-70 loss to North Carolina State

The Orange were led by 25 points from Oshae Brissett but it wasn't enough to beat the Wolfpack. Read More »

February 14, 2018 at 11:20 pm