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Evaluating Syracuse in the Summer League
Oshae Brissett – Pacers Maybe the biggest compliment Brissett could receive right now is Syracuse fans wondering why he‚Äôs even playing in the summer league. After all, he just inked a three-year contract, was the most valuable player for the Pacers down the stretch last year (including a 31 point double-double against Charlotte), and was…
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Which Team Makes the Most Sense for Alan Griffin?
Well, he’s not coming back. As much as that might sting for Syracuse fans, it’s time to accept him as a potential alumni the Orange can be proud of rather than a missing piece to the puzzle that shouldn’t be missing. For the sake of this column, let’s narrow down Griffin’s NBA options to the…
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Alan Griffin Could Sneak Into the 2021 NBA Draft
It might seem like a long shot, but there’s a chance. After one rollercoaster year at SU, Alan Griffin turned pro, signing with an agent and forgoing his college eligibility. All of the 315 did a double take, for good reason. Griffin averaged 13 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists in his one season in…
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Which Syracuse Forwards are Better: ’20 or ’21?
This offseason‚Äôs focus has revolved around change. Seven players from the 2021 team that made it to the Sweet 16 have transitioned elsewhere. While four new faces enter the Orange system in ‚Äò21-‚Äô22. Alan Griffin is the only one still in limbo. With this seismic shift in the program, the expectations surrounding SU aren‚Äôt definitive.…
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What’s the Roster Outlook for Syracuse After a Busy Start to the Offseason?
For Syracuse basketball, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. There have been newcomers, departures and a couple of surprises sprinkled in. If you‚Äôve lost track of what the team is looking like heading into next season, I don‚Äôt blame you. Let‚Äôs break all the moves down and analyze where things stand for the…
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Fizz Radio 4/17: Roster Reset, Five-Star Review & PJ Clark Previews the NFL Draft
Matt Bonaparte and Jaron May hop on the mic for this week’s Fizz Radio. They guys look over the current Syracuse Men’s Basketball roster, debut a new segment called Five-Star Review, and are joined by Boom or Bust: The Draft Show’s PJ Clark to discuss Syracuse Football’s NFL Draft prospects. Oh, and of course, get…
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Will Alan Griffin Be Back at SU?
The mass exodus from the Syracuse basketball program makes it hard to entertain the possibility that Alan Griffin will return to college after declaring for the NBA Draft. The junior left Illinois for Syracuse to show his scoring versatility, which he did in just one year on the Hill. The only question is was he…
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Syracuse Loses Alan Griffin to the NBA Draft
Alan Griffin will not return to Syracuse next year after declaring for the 2021 NBA draft. Griffin is also expected to signed with an agent, according to Adam Zagoria. Last year, Alan Griffin transferred to Syracuse after a pair of seasons in the shadows at Illinois. Griffin averaged nine points in just 18 minutes in…
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Opinion: New Transfer Portal Rule Is Ruining College Basketball
Photo Courtesy of Keith Srakocic/The Associated Press
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Will Alan Griffin Transfer From Syracuse?
Syracuse has had a busy offseason with recent departures of Kadary Richmond, John Bol Ajak and Robert Braswell, as well as new arrivals in Symir Torrence and Cole Swider. But the biggest decision has yet to come.¬† What‚Äôs the fate of Alan Griffin in an Orange uniform? The odds of a player transferring twice in…
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Syracuse’s Trudge of Transfers Could Continue
Jim Boeheim quickly patched up the leaks on his ship this week. After losing center John Bol Ajak, forward Robert Braswell, and future star guard Kadary Richmond to the transfer portal, Syracuse immediately responded by bringing in Marquette transfer Symir Torrence and Villanova import Cole Swider. It doesn’t seem like the turnstile will stop there.…
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Fizz Radio 3/27: Syracuse’s Tourney Run, Houston Preview, and the Big Dance
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte hop on the mic for this week’s Fizz Radio. The guys discuss how Syracuse made it to the Sweet Sixteen, give the scouting report on Houston, and take a broader look at the bracket. Oh, and of course, get to Fictional Fizz and your Fizz Feedback. You can listen to…
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Were SU’s Postseason Chances Flushed Down the Drain in Atlanta?
It was a make-or-break game for SU’s tourney hopes. The Orange came into McCamish Pavilion with a chance for a Quad 1 win and some redemption after Duke destroyed them on Monday. Fifty-four paint points later, Syracuse can kiss the postseason goodbye, as GT beat them 84-77 (unless anyone reading this is content with an…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Completes Sweep with 77-68 Win Over the Pack
Syracuse earned a huge bounce back win over NC State in PNC Arena. The Orange played arguably its best game of the season, certainly the most complete effort thus far. SU shot 46% from the field and 47% from beyond the arc with three scorers in double digits. Syracuse also checked off each of our…
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Syracuse Thoroughly Outplayed, Falls to Clemson 78-61
Well, there‚Äôs certainly no sugarcoating it. Saturday‚Äôs loss to Clemson was an ugly one. The Orange lost 78-61, shooting 30 percent from the field, but it only seems to get worse from there. Perhaps most disappointingly, Saturday‚Äôs blowout loss will carry negative postseason implications form along with it. Now falling to 10-6 overall (4-5 in…
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A Tale of Two Halves: Syracuse Tops NC State 76-73 after Disastrous Start
Syracuse went into the locker room down 47-38. North Carolina State had just torn up the 2-3 zone. The Wolfpack shot 56% from the field, sunk six threes, and bested the Orange in points in the paint, points off of turnovers and second chance points. NC State did all this without their two leading scorers,…
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Fizz Radio 1/23: Rotation Debate, Mid-Season Awards & Mark Berman Previews Virginia Tech
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte host this week’s Fizz Radio. The guys debate who should be in Syracuse Men’s Basketball’s rotation, hand out some mid-season awards, and preview this weekend’s matchup against Virginia Tech with Mark Berman of the Roanoke Times. Oh and of course, they get to Fictional Fizz and Fizz Feedback. You can…
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The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly in Syracuse’s Loss to Pittsburgh
Photo Courtesy of Pittsburgh Athletics
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Fizz Radio 1/16: Previewing Pittsburgh, biggest position strength and center options
Hosts Thomas Shults and Brad Klein discuss Syracuse’s most important position group, Syracuse’s plan without Bourama Sidibe and preview Pittsburgh with Craig Meyer of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. You can listen to Fizz Radio on the Score 1260 in Syracuse from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. every Saturday morning and subscribe to get each podcast version…
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An Analytical Look at Syracuse Men’s Basketball Before ACC Play
Photo Courtesy of Rich Barnes/USA TODAY Sports
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Fizz Follower Mailbag: 12/20
There’s a lot to wrap your head around after last night’s 107-96 overtime win over Buffalo. On the positive side, Quincy Guerrier’s 27 points and 11 boards, Kadary Richmond’s game-changing effect in the second half and Alan Griffin’s takeover in crunch time. On the not-so-positive side, Joe Girard was cold again, SU as a team…
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Syracuse Storms Back in the Second Half to Beat Buffalo 107-96
Everything was going wrong in the first half for Syracuse. The Orange went into the break down 48-37, after not making a three-pointer in the first 20 minutes and allowing Buffalo to maneuver through the 2-3 zone. However, everything changed after halftime. Freshman Kadary Richmond entered the game, as starting point guard Joe Girard sat…
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