Tag: Jahlil Okafor
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Syracuse’s Rakeem Christmas Named Finalist for Oscar Robertson Trophy
The United States Basketball Writers Association has named Syracuse‚Äôs Rakeem Christmas a finalist for their Oscar Robertson trophy. The award is given by the association to honor the nation‚Äôs Division I National Player of the Year, according to the USBWA website. Christmas has been excluded from contention for a number of awards this year, including…
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Orange Gives Fans a Preview of Next Season Despite Loss to Duke
Gbinije and Roberson offer glimpse into future in loss.
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Almost Hero: Gbinije’s Game Not Enough to Help Syracuse Win
Duke outscored Syracuse 44-33 in the second half to turn the game around. The Blue Devils came into Syracuse and beat the Orange 80-72 in front of 35,466 fans at the Carrier Dome, but it looked like Syracuse may have had a chance at halftime. The Orange led the Blue Devils 39-36 at the end…
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How to React in the First Syracuse Home Game After Sanctions
Oddly enough, the Duke game is the first opportunity for all of us to see the Orange in person following the self-imposed sanctions. It feels like it has been forever since the sanctions have been self-levied, but it has really only been a week, and the Orange has yet to play a home game. That…
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Who Needs to Take Advantage of Low Expectations for Remainder of Basketball Season?
At this point, it has finally sunk in to the Orange and its fans that Syracuse will not be participating in¬†postseason play after an NCAA investigation on possible academic infractions by the school. The competitive nature of the season is lost but so is the pressure for the players. With games not meaning anything in…
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