Tag: Jim Boeheim
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Syracuse Rips Brown 93-62 in First Game Back, Climbs Back Over .500
The last time we saw Syracuse on the court was more than two weeks ago against Georgetown, the disappointing 79-75 loss. So the Orange ripping up Brown 93-62 was an encouraging sign, pushing SU above .500 again at 6-5. The Bears aren’t a pushover Ivy League team, with a few tight losses to high major…
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The Jimmy Boeheim Experiment has been a Massive Success (So Far)
When Jimmy Boeheim announced his intentions to transfer from Cornell to Syracuse in the spring there were some mixed emotions amongst the SU faithful. Most experienced an injection of excitement, but some others questioned whether having two Boeheim’s on the floor would actually work. Through the majority of non-conference play, the grad student has actually…
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How Concerning is Syracuse’s Paper Thin Defense?
Through roughly a third of the college basketball season, the Orange is looking… well, fine. Middling, pedestrian, not bad, not particularly good, just average. A shocking 100-85 loss to Colgate in the third game of the season should have sobered the team to the reality it needs to work hard every night to get results.¬†…
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Could Extra Time Off Help SU Hoops Recharge?
It‚Äôs now been over a full week since Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball took the floor. It wasn‚Äôt supposed to be this way, but COVID issues with Lehigh and Cornell just pushed back games the Orange were supposed to play on December 18th and 21st. It‚Äôs an unfortunate consequence of something larger that hopefully doesn‚Äôt throw off…
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Fizz Radio 12/18: Lehigh Preview, National Signing Day Recap & The Fizzies
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte host this week’s Fizz Radio. The two give their thoughts on Cuse hoops and preview the upcoming game against Lehigh, recap Syracuse Football’s National Signing Day, and hand out some “Fizzies”. Oh, and of course, get too Fictional Fizz and your Fizz Feedback. You can listen to Fizz Radio on…
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A Not Too Early Look At Syracuse Basketball’s Tournament Resume
If you asked any Syracuse Basketball fan before the season began what they thought the Orange‚Äôs record would be after ten games, they wouldn‚Äôt have said 5-5. Yet, that is where SU is. After some disappointing losses, namely to Colgate, Georgetown and VCU, Syracuse‚Äôs NCAA Tournament resume is already hurting. Yes, it is only December,…
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Is the 1-3-1 Here to Stay?
Jim Boeheim began using the 1-3-1 zone against Indiana, and although the Hoosiers scored 110 points, the 1-3-1 caused Indiana some problems in the first half. The Hoosiers shot just 35% from the field in the first 20 minutes, and didn’t have much of a clue as to how to solve the new SU alignment.…
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SU Hoops Just Showed Us Its Resilience and Flaws. What Now?
Almost three weeks ago, Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball was coming off a disappointing loss to a non-conference opponent with tougher games on the horizon. Today, the same exact things are true. Of course, any further comparisons would be facetious. Three weeks ago, SU had just gotten strummed by Colgate in a home upset with four challenging…
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The Strange Saga of Zion Cruz is the Last Big Mystery in the Class of ’22
Appropriately, Zion Cruz is the last great mystery for the Class of ’22. For months we’ve documented the many twists and turns of his recruitment. Syracuse was high on him early, and he seemed like the perfect Orange point guard. He’s a gritty floor general with the flare for the dramatic who was born and…
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Claw Marks: Villanova Runs Away from Syracuse in 2nd Half at MSG
Long range shooting and dominance on the glass were the ingredients in a Villanova win over Syracuse at MSG 67-53. All was well in the first half, as SU harassed the Wildcats into poor shooting and the Orange held a 29-26 lead at the break. But Nova went white hot in the second half, shooting…
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What Should We Make of SU’s Defense?
If you had just listened to the criticism of Syracuse‚Äôs 2021-22 prospects and nothing else, you would‚Äôve probably thought Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball was going to be the collegiate Washington Generals this season. Restlessness with head coach Jim Boeheim‚Äôs antique 2-3 zone and accurate concerns about the team‚Äôs defensive ability coupled to hold pundits back from…
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Syracuse Basketball: Bye Bye 2-3 Zone, Hello 1-1-3
Jim Boeheim is in his 46th season as the head coach of Syracuse Men‚Äôs Basketball. He is one of the most decorated and well-known figures in the sport, both collegiately and professionally. Heck, he is a walking Hall of Famer. Boeheim has built his success through his patented 2-3 zone defense. He‚Äôs been doing it…
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Your Guide to Syracuse’s BIG 10/ACC Challenge with Indiana
Syracuse comes back home after a rough trip to the Bahamas farther away from the bubble than they were when they touched down in Paradise. The scramble to get back on track begins now. After winning all five matchups against Indiana since the 1987 title game, that might seem a little more probable than it…
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Syracuse Basketball‚Äôs Biggest Weakness… That The Whole Country Now Knows
Photo Courtesy of Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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SU’s Final Non-Con Games Now Look Like Important Tests
The first loss of Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball‚Äôs 2021-22 season came as a surprising thud. Jim Boeheim‚Äôs first-ever career loss to Colgate was a true shocker and threw cold water on the teams‚Äô early-season honeymoon period. All of a sudden, a team the Fizz picked to make strides after last year looked vulnerable. We wrote pretty…
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Anatomy of a Disaster: How in the World Did Syracuse Lose to Colgate?
Fifty-four games. Fifty-nine freaking years. That’s how long the winning streak had been over Colgate. Last night, it went up in a puff of dust like LeBron James clapping at the scorer’s table. How could something like that happen, especially with one of the better teams Syracuse has seemingly had in years? Start off with…
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Syracuse Shocked by Colgate 100-85, Ending 59-Year Unbeaten Streak
After 55 tries, the longest winning streak in NCAA history by one team over another has come to a close. On November 21st, 2021, Colgate men’s basketball took down Syracuse in the Dome by a score of 100-85. The win marked the end of the longest domination by one team over another in Division I…
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Syracuse Prioritizing Backcourt in Class of 2023 Recruiting
Photo Courtesy of Dennis Nett/Syracuse.com
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What Will It Take For SU Hoops To Get Ranked?
Compared to last year, this year‚Äôs Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball non-con slate has been pleasant. There hasn‚Äôt been a one-point heart-pounder against an FCS team or a discouraging smacking at the hands of a Northeastern rival. Instead, we‚Äôve been treated to an appetizer of what looks to be a high-scoring rendition of SU hoops. For clarity‚Äôs…
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The Biggest Takeaways from SU’s 97-63 Domination of Lafayette
Well the 2021 version of Syracuse basketball’s season opener was nothing like the 2020 version. SU dominated from the get-go and flashed its potential as one of the best teams in the ACC. Obviously this should be expected against inferior competition like Lafayette but the 40 minutes of evidence was impressive nonetheless. Here are the…
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Did Syracuse Go All-In for the Class of ’22 Because It’s Boeheim’s Finale?
The Class of ’22 is historic for Syracuse, not only in its size but also its national ranking. Jim Boeheim suggested it could be perhaps his best class ever, and its currently 14th overall and 4th in the ACC according to 247 Sports. Other places have them rated close to the top 10. Most of…
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What does Success vs. Lafayette Look Like?
Syracuse is giving Lafayette 22.5 points. It’s far from a hot take to say last year’s opener against Bryant was a complete failure. Surviving by one point at home and losing your center for basically the rest of the season set SU up for early season struggles. Here’s what the Orange have to do to…
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Three Bold Predictions For The 2021-22 Syracuse Basketball Season
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Syracuse Basketball Positional Preview: The Bigs
We got a taste of the 2021-22 SU basketball team with last week’s exhibition contests’. Now we look ahead to the regular season which starts in just a couple days. Let’s continue our preview series taking a look at Syracuse’s position groups ahead of Tuesday night’s contest against Lafayette. We’ve already talked guards and forwards…
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Can the Class of ’22 Bring an ACC Title to the Carrier Dome?
Chris Bunch is bring optimism to Syracuse hoops. The recent commit told Mike McAllister he believes the incoming talent is enough to win the ACC next year. “I think we can really be the best team in the ACC if I’m being perfectly honest. I never really believed in the blue bloods or all that…
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Fizz Radio 11/3: Depth Analysis, Record Predictions, Preseason Awards, Lafayette Preview
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte hop on the mic for this week’s Fizz Radio. The two discuss Syracuse Men’s Basketball’s depth, try to predict SU’s record, hand out some preseason awards, and preview the season opener vs. Lafayette. Oh, and of course, they play Fictional Fizz and get to your Fizz Feedback. You can listen…
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Syracuse Basketball Positional Preview: Forwards
Basketball season is right around the corner, literally, it starts next Tuesday. With that in mind, we here at the Fizz want to do everything possible to get you ready for the year. We doled out preseason awards, gave our predictions on the starting lineup, and answered every question out there. It‚Äôs now time to…
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When exactly did Syracuse lose 4-star Chance Westry?
Once upon a time Syracuse was a legitimate threat to land Chance Westry. The highly-touted 4-star prospect from Harrisburg, PA chose Auburn on Sunday, and the Orange seemed to be out of sight, out of mind. Westry is ranked 39th overall by 247Sports and 31st in the composite ranking. He becomes the 4th highest rated…
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