Tag: Elijah Hughes
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Why Adrian Autry Should be Syracuse’s Next Head Coach
The topic of Jim Boeheim‚Äôs retirement has been abundant in conversation around Central New York and the country for the last handful of years. But in 2022, the rumors and speculation reached a boiling point. Syracuse endured its worst season since 1969, and first losing year under Boeheim. To that end, there are not many…
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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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Oshae Surges: Checking In on Orange in the NBA
Oshae Brissett has been a huge surprise for most NBA fans this week. The Canadian has started the Pacers’ last two games as Indiana deals with COVID-19 protocols. In his first start, Brissett scored 13 points, grabbed 6 rebounds, and signed a three-year deal shortly afterward. For most viewers of the Association, Brissett made an…
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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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The Curious Case of Robert Braswell
In college basketball, player developxment is the name of the game. Jim Boeheim has had his fair share of blue-chip recruits, but Syracuse’s recent NBA successes have spent multiple years on the Hill (Jerami Grant, Oshae Brissett, Elijah Hughes). These players improved year after year under Boeheim, and eventually showcased their skills in some of…
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Fizz Cast: NC State FB Preview & SU MBB Opener vs Bryant
Listen as John Eads and Ian Unsworth preview SU Football’s final home game against NC State (6-3). The Orange are 1-5 against the Wolfpack all-time at the Dome and just 2-11 in the series. Additionally, Dino Babers and company look to snap a dismal six game losing streak. Can Syracuse win this game? Find out…
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Who’s the Main Scorer with Hughes Gone?
Elijah Hughes was drafted 39th overall by the Utah Jazz five days ago. That‚Äôs great news, but it leaves a huge question mark on Syracuse Basketball. The newest member of the Jazz led the ACC in scoring last season with nearly 20 points each contest, he was this team‚Äôs go-to bucket. Not something that‚Äôs easy…
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Fizz Radio 11/21: Hughes Gets Drafted, Boeheim Tests Positive & Basketball Preseason Awards
This week’s Fizz Radio hosts, Matt Bonaparte and Jaron May, do a deep dive into the Syracuse Men’s Basketball world. The guys discuss Elijah Hughes getting drafted by the Jazz, Boeheim’s positive COVID-19 test and how it impacts the program, and even hand out some preseason awards. Plus, of course, they get to Fictional Fizz…
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Could Hughes Become 1st Jazz Rookie of the Year since ’81? He Can Dream
Fresh off the 2020 NBA Draft, Hornets pick LaMelo Ball was installed by most sportsbooks as the favorite to win next season‚Äôs Rookie of the Year. Ball went #3 overall, should play a prominent role in the offense and brings professional experience overseas. Ball has been listed as an early +400 frontrunner with the special…
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How does Hughes to the Jazz Jive?
When Elijah Hughes was drafted 39th overall to the Utah Jazz via the New Orleans Pelicans, he tweeted, ‚Äúwow i can‚Äôt stop shaking.‚Äù Maybe it‚Äôs because his NBA dream was finally realized. Maybe it‚Äôs because his NBA dream was finally realized with one of the best inherited situations the league has to offer.¬† The Jazz…
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Elijah Hughes’ NBA Draft Profile and Possible Destinations
Photo Courtesy of Gerry Broome/Associated Press
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Syracuse Basketball is Back! Three Important Questions Heading Into This Season
Photo Courtesy of Syracuse.com
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What are NBA Scouts Saying about Elijah Hughes?
The NBA is back! Adam Silver‚Äôs plan has the Association set to begin on July 30th, and conclude in late September. But October 15th is the day that Syracuse fans have been waiting for since the end of last basketball season. That‚Äôs when Elijah Hughes learns his NBA future. Hughes is a great fit for…
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Top 5 Syracuse Players in NBA History
With Elijah Hughes climbing up the mock draft boards, he is set to become the 54th player to come through Syracuse before playing in the NBA. In this piece, we rank the top five former Syracuse players in NBA history. 5. Sherman Douglas Douglas is indisputably the best point guard SU has ever had. He…
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5/16 Fizz Radio: CFB Return, G-Mac Praised Nationally, All-Decade Starting Five
On this episode of Fizz Radio, Gill Gross and Brad Klein discuss college football’s start date, Gerry McNamara’s national praise, and announce their all-decade Syracuse starting five’s. Oh, and of course get to your Fizz Feedback. You can listen to Fizz Radio on the Score 1260 in Syracuse from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. every…
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5/9 FizzRadio: Football Commits, Positional Evaluations & Hughes’ Draft Stock
On this episode of Fizz Radio, Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte discuss the new faces of Syracuse Football, breakdown the weaknesses of different positional groups for the Orange, and evaluate Elijah Hughes’ rising NBA Draft stock. Oh, and of course get to your Fizz Feedback. You can listen to Fizz Radio on the Score 1260…
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How would the Proposed NCAA Player Endorsement Plan Affect Syracuse?
It‚Äôs no secret that revenue-generating players want their fair share. No fan base should know that better than Orange nation. The Darius Bazley wound still has not fully healed. But Syracuse and the NCAA might have ammunition to keep high school players from foregoing college, and in other sports like football, for example, encourage them…
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How will the NBA’s COVID-19 workout rules affect Hughes’ draft stock?
Everything seemed to have been going as planned for Elijah Hughes‚Äô buildup to the 2020 NBA Draft. The Beacon, NY native showed character by leading an otherwise feeble Syracuse team. He showed skill by dominating the ACC, and being selected to the all-conference first team. However, what Hughes showed on the court may not be…
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Is Quincy Guerrier Ready for a Starting Role?
Quincy Guerrier will likely slide into the starting lineup with Elijah Hughes leaving for the NBA. The sixth man showed promise under the rim last season, and often gave Jim Boeheim‚Äôs squad a much needed spark off the bench. However, there are a few hurdles the Quebec native needs to leap in order to become…
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How will Elijah Hughes be Remembered at Syracuse?
As Elijah Hughes turns pro and leaves Central New York for the next chapter of his basketball career, fans might stir over the ACC‚Äôs leading scorer forgoing his senior year. The reasonable instinct would be to wonder who will replace Hughes when the lights are the brightest and the stakes are the highest. But sometimes…
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3/28 FizzRadio: Transfer Season & Hughes to the NBA
Even though there may not be any Syracuse basketball, or any sports at all, there is still plenty of drama with the Orange. Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte take a look at the transfer portal and pick some candidates for Jim Boeheim, evaluate Elijah Hughes as an NBA prospect, discover the truth about Syracuse’s 2020-2021…
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Syracuse Basketball Top 5 Series: Plays
Just 18 wins doesn‚Äôt exactly cut it for the Syracuse fan base. The last time the Orange failed to deliver 20 wins to their loyal fans was the 2016-17 season. This year with just 18 wins (granted a shortened season) fans are just as much disappointed. Despite a poor showing this year, there were definitely…
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Elijah Hughes Leaving For The NBA
Yesterday, Elijah Hughes made official what was long expected. He‚Äôs going to the NBA. Hughes finished first in the ACC in scoring at 19 points per game this past season. He also averaged almost 3.5 assists, almost five rebounds and a steal. Hughes was also named to the First-Team All-ACC. Before the season began, Jim…
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Syracuse Basketball Top 5 Series: Player Performances
Basketball is a team sport, there‚Äôs no doubt about it, but quite often what makes the game so much fun to watch and be a part of are the individual athletes. It‚Äôs the guys who give their everything on the floor every single night not only for the love of the game but for the…
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Syracuse Loses Heartbreaker to Miami 69-65
Hoping to gain momentum heading into the ACC Tournament, Syracuse did the opposite. Instead the Orange lost to one of the worst teams in the conference. With that being said, here are the major takeaways: Syracuse drops from fifth seed to seventh seed in Tournament SU controlled its own destiny, and would have been seeded…
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2/29 Fizz Radio: Let’s Chill With That Bubble Talk & Chance Westry Prediction
On this week’s installment of Fizz Radio, Tim Leonard and Harrison Singer talk about how ‚Äì despite an 11-17 record ‚Äì UNC could pose problems for Syracuse, Joe Lunardi’s recent comments about the Orange, a potential commitment from Chance Westry, and plenty more. Tune into Fizz Radio on The Score 1260 every Saturday morning at…
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Syracuse’s Biggest ChallengeРthe Second Half
No one can say Syracuse basketball is a bad first half team. On the contrary, the Orange are actually an outstanding first half team. They start games oozing energy and confidence. Buddy Boeheim, Elijah Hughes or Joe Girard usually heat up in the first and get the SU faithful excited. But the problem with this…
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Buddy Boeheim is Too Important to Disappear
In an absolutely critical game against NC State ‚Äì with star Elijah Hughes sitting injured on the bench ‚Äì Buddy Boeheim delivered one of his worst games of the season. Boeheim‚Äôs 10 points was his lowest scoring game since SU‚Äôs win over Notre Dame.¬† Instead, freshmen Joe Girard and Quincy Guerrier led the way for…
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Will This Stretch Make or Break SU’s Season?
Are you tired of all this tournament talk? Do you want to know if Syracuse actually has a shot at making the NCAA Tournament? This is the three-game stretch for you. After escaping the Dome with a one-point win against Wake Forest on Saturday, the Orange are primed for their biggest stretch of the season.…
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The Next Step in The Evolution of Buddy Boeheim’s Game
Syracuse basketball lives and dies by how well Buddy Boeheim plays on a particular night. He will clearly be the ‚Äúgo-to guy‚Äù next season if Elijah Hughes declares for the draft, and at times Boeheim is the one his teammates look to for a bucket. He‚Äôs shown his ability to go on double-digit runs by…
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