Tag: Jim Boeheim
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Syracuse Basketball’s Five-Year Freefall: The Apparent End of the Orange Standard
It’s been five years since Syracuse Men’s Basketball last reached the NCAA tournament. Five years ago, the Orange clinched their 35th tournament appearance in 47 seasons under legendary head coach Jim Boeheim. Before the Adrian Autry era, you would have to go back to the 1960’s to find the last time the program was absent…
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TBT Ends in Disappointment for Boeheim’s Army
Despite having a roster stacked with NBA-level talent, Boeheim’s Army bowed out of the TBT early in the second round after months of hype.
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A Goodbye to Fizz Nation
It’s been a wonderful two and half years writing and reporting for The Fizz. From the games to the stories and the interactions online, it has been an incredibly fun ride that has shaped the early stages of my career. I’ve gotten to work with some wonderful people, and of course, our fearless leader, Damon…
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Syracuse Is Reeling In Experience
There’s been a lot of turnover recently when it comes to Syracuse hoops. However, most of it has been for the better. Of course, for SU fans, experience is the definition of 47-year head coach Jim Boeheim. But there’s a new show in town, and Boeheim is mostly out of the picture. Judah Mintz, Justin…
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Gerry McNamara to Siena is Official
19 seasons with Syracuse Men’s Basketball. Four as a player, two as a graduate assistant, 12 as an assistant coach, one as Adrian Autry’s Associate Head Coach. Gerry McNamara has meant so much to SU, for his riveting play style on the court and his guard development off it. That time has come to an…
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Five Syracuse Games The Class of 2024 Will Never Forget
Syracuse University graduation is just 46 days away (but who’s counting?). The past four years have seen Orange athletics, more specifically the football and men’s basketball we cover here at the Fizz, experience the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. As seniors on staff near the end of their career, let’s take a…
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Gerry McNamara to Siena is almost at the finish line
The only college basketball program Gerry McNamara has ever known is Syracuse. That might be changing soon. After over a decade coaching at SU, as one of the greatest players in program history with his number in the rafters, he looks to be heading to a new challenge as the head coach at Siena. “Syracuse…
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Justin Taylor’s Shooting Fell Off In Year Two
It’s been a couple days since Syracuse guard Justin Taylor has entered the transfer portal, per Joe Tipton of on3.com. During his first two seasons with the Orange, Taylor averaged 4.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. In his sophomore year, Taylor converted five points and four rebounds per contest in all 32 games as…
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Fizz Five 3/16: NC State Loss, WBB NCAAT Preview, and Grading Autry
With basketball regular seasons complete, Liam Griffin and Ethan Frank recap conference tournament play for both Syracuse squads and what’s to come both on and off the court. 1. MBB Loss to NC State (1:31-9:22)2. Transfer Portal Talk (9:22-16:22)3. WBB NCAAT Prep (16:22-22:34)4. Boeheim’s retirement one year later (22:34-27:56)5. Grading Autry’s first year (27:56-close)
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Reflecting On Boeheim’s Retirement, One Year Later
It’s hard to believe it’s been over 365 days since we got the announcement that changed the landscape of Syracuse University. Barring a trip to the NIT, which is a legitimate possibility, we’re one season into the post-Jim Boeheim era on the hill. Who knows what this year’s roster would have looked like if Boeheim…
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Jim Boeheim Talks About Former Syracuse Guard Kadary Richmond
When Syracuse made the Sweet 16 in 2021, a big reason for it besides Buddy Boeheim shooting the lights out was the play of freshman guard Kadary Richmond. Joe Girard III started every game for the Orange, but Richmond’s size, defense, and playmaking were huge reasons why SU made a surprise run to the second…
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Two Games, Two Near Collapses
Talk about two close calls. Syracuse escapes two late February games victorious, but it wasn’t easy. The Orange led by a large margin at halftime in both games this past week, but let their foot off the gas in the second half. Syracuse beat NC State 88-85 on Tuesday on the road. SU led by…
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Disaster Averted: Syracuse Holds On To Beat Notre Dame 88-85 On Boeheim Day
Sometimes you just have to thank your lucky stars. And boy oh boy, did that narrative fit Syracuse on Saturday afternoon. The celebration of Jim Boeheim Day almost got overshadowed thanks to the Orange coming very close to blowing a 29-point lead. It would’ve been the worst blown deficit in ACC history, but SU hung…
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Fizz Five 2/23: NC State Win, Draymond Green’s Comments, and Jim Boeheim Day
Ethan Frank and Liam Griffin connect for another episode of Fizz Five to dive into Syracuse basketball: 1. Syracuse’s 87-83 win over NC State (1:20)2. Draymond Green’s tweets about Chris Bell (6:20)3. Syracuse women’s hoops 58-45 loss to Duke (12:45)4. Syracuse’s path to an at-large bid (16:50)5. Jim Boeheim Day vs. Notre Dame (21:40)
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Syracuse Holds On Against NC State
The second half wasn’t always pretty last night, but Syracuse found a way to beat NC State 87-83 on the road. SU’s inconsistency continues to show each game. It’s fair to say we saw both sides of Syracuse during the course of 40 minutes in Raleigh, NC. Let’s break down the main takeaways from Tuesday’s…
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Hype, Hate, and Everything In Between: The Benny Williams Saga
Not all stories have a happy ending. Look no further than Benny Williams’ time in the Syracuse Men’s Basketball program. It was a very complex story, so let’s dive into exactly where things went wrong, and in some cases right, for both Williams and the program. A HIGHLY HERALDED RECRUIT Few commits in recent memory…
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Fizz Report Card: Virginia Demolishes Syracuse 84-62
That was ugly. I don’t even know if it can get uglier than that game. Syracuse loses its ACC opener in a tough environment. 10 minutes in, the Orange were still in the game but the final 3 were dominated by the Cavaliers. Here are some grades from today. Team Defense: D– Virginia is a…
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Kiyan Anthony Arrives For Official Visit
As the dust settles on what has been a fairly successful 2024 recruiting cycle, it’s time for Syracuse to start laying the groundwork for the class of 2025. Because Jim Boeheim had a piece in bringing Elijah Moore to Central New York (and to a lesser extent Donnie Freeman), this will be Adrian Autry’s first…
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An Update on What Jim Boeheim is Up To
Ever since leaving his job as Head Coach of the Syracuse Men’s Basketball team, Jim Boeheim has been all over the place. Whether that was at Bills training camp, or NBA Summer League watching his kids, or traveling to Europe. The legendary coach has made the most of retirement so far. Yesterday, the university announced…
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Syracuse Offer 2026 Recruit Anthony Brown
The connections between Syracuse basketball and the DMV have been strong for a few years now, and Adrian Autry is trying to solidify them further. With a top 10 class early in the 2024 cycle and plenty of offers already pouring in for 2025, SU has thrown its hat into the 2026 ring. Syracuse has…
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What Does Success Look Like for Garrett Shrader?
Garrett Shrader took a massive leap forward last year. The numbers prove that, with the QB throwing for 1,200 more yards than he did the year prior, while his touchdowns jumped by eight and his interceptions only by three. His yards per attempt mark was 8.3 after it mired at 6.2 in his first season…
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John Wallace calls Syracuse “Greatest Fans in the World”
John Wallace is one of the most legendary players in Syracuse history, having worn the iconic number 44 and leading the program to the ’96 national championship game. He has seen a lot through his basketball life, and has incredibly high praise for Syracuse fans, calling them the “greatest in the world.” His run through…
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John Wallace on Boeheim: “Ultimate Players Coach”
In an interview on our leader Damon Amendora’s New York Accent Podcast, Syracuse All-American John Wallace had some great things to say about Jim Boeheim. “Coach Boeheim is the ultimate player’s coach almost to a fault. He would do anything for his players, and we feel that, and it’s not just while you’re there. When…
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Jim Boeheim is Embracing Being a Retired Celebrity
Since his retirement in March, Jim Boeheim has made many proclamations, including that he will not attend Syracuse basketball games this season. But, despite not going to some events, Boeheim has been attending other events around Central New York including The Basketball Tournament to watch his former players compete on a team named after the…
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Former Syracuse Player Cole Swider Signs With Heat
After appearing in just seven games for the Los Angeles Lakers in his rookie season, former SU Small Forward Cole Swider has found a new home in the NBA. Swider has signed with the Miami Heat. While the details are unknown, Swider could flourish in South Beach. Swider absolutely dominated the NBA Summer League this…
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How High Are Expectations for Adrian Autry in Year One?
Adrian Autry seemingly has the weight of the world on his shoulders as the new head coach of Syracuse basketball for a number of reasons. He’s following one of the most legendary coaches in the history of college basketball and has a program to somewhat rebuild, all in an ever-changing landscape of college athletics. Not…
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Boeheim’s Army Gears up For Elite Eight Tonight
On Thursday, Boeheim’s Army booked its ticket to the elite eight of the TBT with a win over the reigning champions Blue Collar U. Grant Riller, an unknown player coming into the tournament, was the hero with 29 points. The defense was stellar, holding Blue Collar U to shooting under 30% from the field. Up…
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Boeheim’s Army Set to Take on The Nerd Team in Round of 32
After a 99-83 win in the first round against Team Gibson, Boeheim’s Army is back in action tonight against the team that knocked them out last year. The Nerd Team, a squad largely made up of players from Ivy League and other top-caliber academic colleges beat the Happy Valley Hoopers 54-49 in the first round.…
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Boeheims Army Gets Ready for 2023 TBT
The 2023 edition of The Basketball Tournament got underway earlier today. While Boeheims Army may not play until next Monday, now is a perfect time to take a look at the road to glory for the Syracuse alumni team. Boeheims Army is the number two seed in the Syracuse region. The games will take place…
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Cole Swider and Buddy Boeheim Have Uncertain NBA Futures
After leading Syracuse throughout the 2021-22 season and teaming up to create one of the best shooting duos in the ACC, Buddy Boeheim and Cole Swider both went undrafted in the 2022 NBA Draft but signed two-way contracts with the Pistons and Lakers respectively. Both played sparingly throughout their rookie seasons, as Boeheim played in…
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John Wildhack’s Summer Press Conference Leaves More Questions Than Answers
For the first time since Jim Boeheim’s retirement/Adrian Autry’s introductory press conference, John Wildhack spoke to the media in Syracuse Tuesday regarding a number of topics, notably Dino Babers’ contract/extension status, Boeheim’s new job, and NIL. After reading the above tweet and hearing what Wildhack had to say about his head football coach’s contract, it…
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Analyzing Jim Boeheim’s Post-Retirement Comments
Not many coaches have fairytale endings, just ask Mike Krzyzewski, whose celebration season of a retirement ended with a loss in the Final Four to his biggest rival. Same with Roy Williams, who abruptly retired from North Carolina in a very emotional press conference. Same with Jay Wright, who also decided to retire seemingly out…
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