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Writer: Sam Fortier

Fortier: Hack reflects on meaning of Media Cup

Senior Staff Writer Sam Fortier reflects on a full circle journey from quitting high schools sports to a Media Cup victory. Read More »

April 29, 2018 at 10:24 pm


Tyus Battle reportedly declares for NBA Draft without hiring agent

Syracuse's star sophomore will test the draft waters. He has until May 30 to decide what he does to maintain NCAA eligibility if he returns. Read More »

April 20, 2018 at 1:40 pm


I bet against Jim Boeheim. Then I got stuck in Istanbul.

Men's basketball beat writer Sam Fortier didn't think Syracuse would make the Tournament, so he went to the Middle East. But as SU went on its run, he was stuck watching from afar. Read More »

March 22, 2018 at 11:30 pm


Oshae Brissett is Syracuse's lone offensive bright spot in a 78-59 loss to North Carolina

Oshae Brissett scored 20 points and doubled-up with 10 rebounds as well while SU fell to UNC in the ACC Tournament. Read More »

March 8, 2018 at 2:32 am


Paschal Chukwu's early exit leads No. 11 seed Syracuse to similar fate in 78-59 loss to No. 6 seed North Carolina

With Paschal Chukwu fouled out less than five minutes into the second half, Syracuse struggled in its final ACC Tournament game. Read More »

March 7, 2018 at 11:59 pm


Marek Dolezaj's career outing propels Syracuse past Wake Forest, 73-64

Dolezaj scored 20 points, grabbed four boards, assisted on two baskets and dunked on the Demon Deacons three times Tuesday evening in Brooklyn, New York. Read More »

March 6, 2018 at 11:29 pm


Fast reactions: 3 takeaways from Syracuse's 73-64 win over Wake Forest to open the ACC Tournament

Marek Dolezaj and Paschal Chukwu led the Orange on a night where it could do little wrong offensively. Read More »

March 6, 2018 at 9:25 pm


Syracuse men's basketball opponent preview: What to know about Wake Forest

Wake Forest guard Bryant Crawford lit up SU in two games this season. The Orange's NCAA Tournament hopes will be in jeopardy if Crawford gets hot on Tuesday evening. Read More »

March 6, 2018 at 8:52 am


Syracuse's late defensive stand preserves 55-52 upset over No. 18 Clemson

Syracuse's stand culminated with two Paschal Chukwu blocks within seconds of each other, spurring the Carrier Dome crowd to a standing ovation. Read More »

March 3, 2018 at 6:23 pm


Fast reaction: 3 takeaways from Syracuse's 55-52 win against No. 18 Clemson

Brissett's late rejection, SU big men standing tall and retiring a jersey of an all-time great. Read More »

March 3, 2018 at 4:28 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


Syracuse executed its game plan and still got crushed by No. 5 Duke

Despite holding the third-best offense in the country to 60 points, Syracuse's offense struggled, and Frank Howard, Tyus Battle and Oshae Brissett had more turnovers (11) than made shots (10). Read More »

February 24, 2018 at 8:33 pm


Beat writer Q&A: Jonathan M. Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer talks No. 5 Duke

Despite playing some of its best basketball of the season in the past four games without him, Marvin Bagley III likely coming back Saturday night will make the Blue Devils even better, Alexander said. Read More »

February 24, 2018 at 12:42 pm


Syracuse men’s basketball opponent preview: What to know about No. 5 Duke

With two of its best players, Marvin Bagley III and Wendell Carter, embroiled in separate messy situations, Duke appears maybe, slightly, sort of vulnerable. Read More »

February 24, 2018 at 12:04 pm


Syracuse offense cannot execute late in loss to No. 10 North Carolina

In the waning minutes of Syracuse's loss, SU head coach Jim Boeheim called a certain play, his team ran a different one. Read More »

February 21, 2018 at 11:10 pm


Fast Reactions: 3 takeaways from Syracuse's 78-74 loss to No. 10 North Carolina

Syracuse came back from a nine-point deficit at the half, but couldn't finish in the loss. Read More »

February 21, 2018 at 9:16 pm


Jim Boeheim doesn’t think his players are tired, so please stop asking

Syracuse is regularly running a seven-man rotation and Jim Boeheim doesn't see a problem with it. Read More »

February 20, 2018 at 10:41 pm


As his shot improves, Oshae Brissett has forced opponents to respect him behind the arc

The freshman forward’s development of a 3-pointer has helped open up new pieces of his game that have expanded the Orange’s offense recently in ACC play. Read More »

February 18, 2018 at 9:09 pm


The Final Word: Beat writer breaks down Syracuse's 62-55 win at Miami

Our beat writer discusses Syracuse's road win in Coral Gables, Florida. Read More »

February 17, 2018 at 5:03 pm


Despite Tyus Battle's off day, Syracuse picks up resume-boosting road win, 62-55, at Miami

The win on the road wasn't a guarantee, and the Orange almost blew it after a 13-0 run, but Tyus Battle hit a clutch 3 late and SU hung on to win. Read More »

February 17, 2018 at 2:17 pm


Beat writer Q&A: Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald breaks down the ‘desperate’ Hurricanes

The low-down on Miami and its electric point guard Chris Lykes — who is shorter than his listed 5-foot-7, Michelle Kaufman said. Read More »

February 16, 2018 at 4:35 pm


Men's basketball opponent preview: What to know about Miami

All you need to know about Miami ahead of Syracuse's matchup with the Hurricanes on Saturday at noon. Read More »

February 16, 2018 at 3:55 pm


Everything we know about Matthew Moyer’s injury situation

The forward’s mother, Annette Moyer, spoke to The Daily Orange about why her son decided to sit out against the Wake Forest. Read More »

February 12, 2018 at 11:11 pm


Tyus Battle's 34 points lead Syracuse past Wake Forest, 78-70

Tyus Battle over-doubled the next closest scorer on the Orange roster in Sunday's game. Read More »

February 11, 2018 at 5:16 pm