Tag: Dion Waiters
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Dinner is on him: Jerami Grant Cashes in with the Pistons
Outside of Carmelo Anthony, Syracuse basketball is notorious for producing pro‚Äôs that do not live up to their expectations. The highlight of Dion Waiters‚Äô career after being selected fourth overall in 2012 is riding the bench on a championship-winning Laker team last year. Even after winning Rookie of the Year in 2014, Michael Carter-Williams never…
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SU Top 100: Most Overrated
We did it. We have officially made it through our SU Top 100 list. To do something like this takes a lot of time and effort. It‚Äôs definitely not easy. The staff at Orange Fizz is proud of the list we came up with, but obviously nothing is perfect. So this week, we will be…
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SU Top 100: #57 Dion Waiters
There have already been plenty of talented athletes on the Fizz‚Äôs SU Top 100 list, but there hasn‚Äôt been one like the guy that comes in at No. 57. I‚Äôll give you some hints as to who it might be:¬† He was a five-star recruit. He never started a game for Syracuse. His college nickname…
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Orange in the NBA: Month 1 Roundup
As of Friday, we‚Äôre officially one month through the NBA season. We‚Äôve already seen a lot go down, from the Warriors shocking fall from grace, to LeBron putting up MVP numbers in year 17 to Luka Doncic asserting himself as one of the league‚Äôs elite players. It‚Äôs been a fun ride so far, but what…
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Syracuse Alum, Dion Waiters, Dealing with Overdose
There‚Äôs not many former Syracuse players in the NBA right now. There are four to be exact, but only three are making money at the current moment. The one player that isn‚Äôt is Dion Waiters. The Miami Heat guard is currently suspended for 10 games without pay due to conduct detrimental to the team. This…
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SU in the NBA: 2018-19 Season Preview
Happy NBA opening day! It‚Äôs time to check in on those representing SU in the Association. Seven former Syracuse players are on professional rosters for the start of this season. Carmelo Anthony- Houston Rockets Melo is on the move again. The ten-time all-star was dumped by the Thunder after Anthony posted career-lows in points and…
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SU in the NBA: A mixed start to the season for former Orange
‚ÄúSyracuse in the NBA‚Äù is usually a very happy segment of the Orange Fizz experience. It‚Äôs where we take a look at how former SU stars are faring after they‚Äôve left the comfort of the Carrier Dome, but at the start of the 2017 season a pair of SU players are already struggling to stay…
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Tyus Battle is Learning From Former SU Prospect’s Mistakes
It‚Äôs no secret that Syracuse basketball has seen a number of losses in the last week, namely Mike Hopkins and Tyler Lydon. However, the Orange received some good news today from a member of their freshman class. Tyus Battle announced that he will be returning to school for his sophomore season, according to Mike Waters…
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Eleven Former Orange Playing in the NBA
The NBA calendar has finally flipped to the regular season with the reigning champion Cleveland Cavaliers raising their banner en route to a 117-88 over Carmelo Anthony and his ‚Äúsuperteam‚Äù New York Knicks. Melo is one of 11 former Orange hoopers playing in the Association this year. Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks: Anthony is clearly…
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Kaleb Joseph is Looking Like Dion Waiters Off the Bench
The sixth man is one of the most unique roles in all of sports.¬† Usually reserved for a quick scoring spark off of the bench, sometimes a team will stash a better player to come off the bench.¬† In the NBA, reigning Sixth Men of the Year usually cash in on huge paychecks, especially for…
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Does Boeheim’s Style Hinder NBA Prospects?
Jim Boehiem is a great college coach, but his tactics do players no favors as they transition to the NBA.
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He’s Back! Gbinije to make season debut vs. Hampton
The junior guard is expected to shoulder a heavy load off of the bench for Syracuse this season.
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An Early NBA Look For Syracuse Fans & Fantasy Owners
What to expect from some of Syracuse’s biggest names?
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MCW is Absolutely Killing It, Double-Double Helps Lead SU Past Long Beach
The sophomore has another huge game, as the Orange is surging.
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No Pressure Fab & Dion, But It’s Time to Save Syracuse’s NBA Rep
One of the most popular Orange ever is having a tough time finding a job.
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The Fizz Gets Graded: Looking Back On Syracuse’s NBA Draft Predictions
All three of the Orange getting drafted, but how close did we come to nailing their destinations?
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The Fizz Predicts Where Syracuse’s Three NBA Draft Picks Land Tonight
We look into the Magic Fizz Ball and call where Dion, Fab and K-Jo end up.
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Fizz Radio: NBA Draft Spectacular, Where Will Syracuse’s Stars Land?
Team Fizz has you covered for everything that will happen on draft nigh with the Big East studst.
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Fresh Fizz Radio: Can Syracuse Beat Florida & Notre Dame to Ogundeko?
Alex Plavin also talks potential NBA landing places of SU’s lotto picks & Isaiah Johnson commits.
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Draft Decisions: New Stats Analysis Compares Syracuse Stars to NBA Pros
What NBA players do Dion, Fab and Kris stack up most closely to?
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Waiters Skyrockets: NBA GM Believes Only Superstars in Draft are Davis & Dion
Dion has earned buzz in NBA workouts & tonight’s lottery will decide who has a chance at him.
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With Sullinger Out, Syracuse Couldn’t Land the Haymaker Before Halftime
Had SU performed better early, Ohio State would’ve been in a hole.
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Fizz 5: Officiating, Dion’s Decision & Was Syracuse’s Season Still a Success?
Syracuse’s dream season end in the regional finals to Ohio State.
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Syracuse’s Dion Waiters Has Classic Reaction to Dumb Reporter Question
If only the Boston media’s college hoops knowledge didn’t stop with filling out brackets.
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Anatomy of a Stop: How Syracuse Clamped Down on Wisconsin’s Final Shot
Here’s a breakdown of how the Orange played the Badgers final possession to survive.
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Fizz 5 Instant Classic: Triche, Dion & Fair Help Lead Syracuse into the Elite 8
In one of the games of the year the Orange found a way to do it again.
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Fizz 5: Can Syracuse Beat Jordan Taylor & Wisconsin’s Brutal Man-to-Man?
Here’s your quick guide to the Orange’s Sweet 16 matchup tonight.
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Fizz 5: Syracuse Heads to the Sweet 16, Rak City Kid, Rak Rak City
Here’s how the Orange survived the weekend in Pittsburgh.
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Syracuse vs. Kansas State: Is This a Tailor-Made Game for Dion Waiters?
If the Wildcats try to slow it down, SU may need DW to break out.
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Without Fab, Who’s Syracuse’s X-Factor? The Explosive & Hungry Dion Waiters
DW’s explosiveness and scoring outbursts may save the Orange’s March.
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Embracing the Pressure: The Fizz is There as SU Reacts to Selection Sunday
The Fizz was on hand as the Orange responded to the bracket and living up to a 1-seed.
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Fizz 4: The Takeaways From Syracuse’s Big East Tournament Exit
A quartet of observations from the Bearcats win Friday night.
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What’s Wrong with Syracuse’s Brandon Triche? Body Language Tells the Story
Triche is struggling at the offensive side of the court, and SU needs him to step up.
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Shooting 3-for-3: Three Places for Syracuse to Improve with Three Games to Play
SU is #2 in the country, but there are three ways it can become more dominant.
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The Fizz’s Top 5 Syracuse Slam Dunks This Season: Fab, CJ, MCW & Dion Soar
We count down SU’s best jams (with video!). Can anyone top Hakim’s epic throw down?
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NBA Scout Tells Fizz He’s Down on K-Jo, We Project Every Orange in the Pros
The Fizz dissects every scholarship player on the Orange and their pro prospects.
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