Tag: Jim Boeheim
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Could Jesse Edwards be An X-Factor for Syracuse?
When Syracuse faded out of the NCAA Tournament with a loss to Houston back on March 27th, the immediate reactions for Syracuse fans were that of disappointment quickly followed by hopefulness for 2022. And why not? At the time, the prospect of possibly returning all five starters and a rising star in Kadary Richmond had…
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Will Coach K’s Retirement Help Syracuse Recruiting?
The dinosaurs that have roamed the college basketball universe for decades are starting to fade away, killed off by the Ice Age known as the transfer portal and the meteor named “NIL.” A little over a decade ago, Lute Olson retired after a quarter century at Arizona while Bobby Knight sneered at his last press…
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John Bol Ajak is Coming Back. Now What?
Every Syracuse fan probably had the same reaction when they heard the news that John Bol Ajak withdrew his name from the transfer portal. Something along the lines of, “Oh, um… ok.” The truth is Ajak hasn’t done anything in his two years (one redshirt season) on the Hill to evoke a real response from…
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What More Can Syracuse Do to Retain Players?
Player retention in the NCAA is a hot-button issue right now, and Syracuse‚Äôs departures this offseason make it easy to jumpstart the same old discussions about the transfer portal. The recently-departed trio of Robert Braswell, Woody Newton, and Kadary Richmond accounted for nearly 15% of Syracuse‚Äôs points last season. That figure may not seem like…
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Boeheim Smartly Applauds the New Transfer Generation
Jim Boeheim might be prickly. He might be stubborn. He might be a bully. One thing he’s not? Stupid. While the exodus of Orange players has been jarring in some ways the last two years, you’re not going to catch Boeheim grousing. In an appearance on ESPN Radio, Boeheim continually applauded the new transfer culture…
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Where does Syracuse Stand as a Recruiting Power?
Syracuse has been hot on the recruiting trail to begin the 2021 college basketball offseason. Although the Orange lost plenty of talent, most recently Quincy Guerrier, SU has reloaded quickly. Jim Boeheim grabbed three transfers in the portal, and also made a big splash in the class of 2022. With Boeheim’s recent success, it begs…
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Should SU Have Played Woody Newton More?
The transfer portal has done a pretty big number on Syracuse basketball this offseason. Last season‚Äôs contributors such as Robert Braswell and electric freshman Kadary Richmond have slipped through SU‚Äôs hands, but the departure that may hurt the most is forward Woody Newton, who transferred to Oklahoma State back on April 16th. Newton‚Äôs SU career…
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Five-Star Review: Michigan LB Transfer William Mohan & 2022 4-star PF Kyle Filipowski
John Eads and Ian Unsworth hop on the mic for this week’s Orange Fizz Five Star Review! The boys discuss Michigan linebacker transfer William Mohan who’s a Brooklyn, NY native. Eads and Unsworth also touch on 2022 4 star power forward prospect Kyle Filipowksi.
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Syracuse Basketball’s Current 2021-2022 Rotation
Syracuse basketball is going to look a lot different in 2021-2022. For the sake of this projected rotation, we will only work with the players on the roster. Point Guards Joe Girard Symir Torrence Syracuse fans are probably already shaking in their boots at the prospect of not having such a dynamic six-man like Kadary…
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What’s the Roster Outlook for Syracuse After a Busy Start to the Offseason?
For Syracuse basketball, the past few weeks have been a whirlwind. There have been newcomers, departures and a couple of surprises sprinkled in. If you‚Äôve lost track of what the team is looking like heading into next season, I don‚Äôt blame you. Let‚Äôs break all the moves down and analyze where things stand for the…
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Should Syracuse Complete the Boeheim Trio?
He might not be the most highly-touted player in the transfer portal, but the most predictable to find his way in an Orange uniform. In fact, the name on the back of the jersey is already on the press, it‚Äôs the number that‚Äôll have to change. It‚Äôs Cornell guard Jimmy Boeheim. Boeheim transferring to Syracuse…
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Syracuse’s Trudge of Transfers Could Continue
Jim Boeheim quickly patched up the leaks on his ship this week. After losing center John Bol Ajak, forward Robert Braswell, and future star guard Kadary Richmond to the transfer portal, Syracuse immediately responded by bringing in Marquette transfer Symir Torrence and Villanova import Cole Swider. It doesn’t seem like the turnstile will stop there.…
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Syracuse Coaches “Have Not Stopped Talking” to Huntley-Hatfield
Brandon Huntley-Hatfield is one of the biggest targets in the Class of ’22. There’s still a chance he reclassifies to ’21 as well. The 5-star power forward is a consensus top 15 player in the nation, and Syracuse has made a strong push for him. Rivals.com’s Jamie Shaw recently caught up with BHH and asked…
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Roy Williams Exit Will Lead Boeheim and Coach K to Follow: Goodman
Roy Williams decision to step down as head coach at North Carolina could be one of those first dominos that causes the entire board to fall. Williams has been a Syracuse antagonist since joining the ACC, although Jim Boeheim’s greatest win came at his expense. College basketball has forever been about the titans on the…
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The Transfer Portal is Active: What It Means for Syracuse
Syracuse lost two players to the transfer portal on Monday, following Saturday‚Äôs 62-46 loss in the Sweet Sixteen loss to 2-seed Houston. The Cougars have since punched their ticket to the Final Four with a 67-61 win over 12-seed Oregon State in the Elite Eight. Coach Jim Boeheim alluded to some departures on Saturday night, …
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Will Jim Boeheim Retire as a Happy Man?
College basketball once again watched Jim Boeheim turn into a wizard, guiding an 11-seed to the Sweet 16 and leaving perplexed, vanquished foes in Raleigh, San Diego and Morgantown. Houston was finally able to shoot down the 2-3 zone, helped largely by its own defense, which smothered and covered the Orange like a biscuit at…
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Fizz in Indy: Day 11 “It’s Time”
Well, here we are again. Syracuse plays in its third NCAA tournament game of the year. Tonight it‚Äôs Houston in the Sweet 16. Can the Orange take down the 2-seed or will the Cougars send Coach Boeheim‚Äôs squad back to reality? We‚Äôll find out tonight at 9:55 EST inside Hinkle Fieldhouse.¬† Yesterday, Gill Gross and…
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Fizz in Indy: Day 10 “Can They Do It Again?”
Gill Gross and I just recorded our Houston preview. There‚Äôs plenty to talk about within this matchup, we covered it all in our latest FizzCast. Find out which team we think will be headed to the Elite 8: Well, the day is almost here. The Orange take on the Cougars at 9:55 PM EST at…
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Fizz in Indy: Day 9 “An Improbable Run”
We‚Äôre getting closer and closer to the big day. As we do so more questions and more information swirls regarding Syracuse‚Äôs matchup with Houston in the Sweet 16 I once again sat down with my good friend Gill Gross to talk Syracuse basketball today. Make sure to listen to our latest FizzCast. We talked about…
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Is Buddy Boeheim the Hottest Player in the NCAA Tournament Right Now?
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By the Numbers: West Virginia Deep Dive for the Round of 32
Syracuse looked dominant in last night‚Äôs first round matchup vs 6-seeded San Diego State. The Orange shot the lights out of the basketball en route to a 78-62 win in Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Orange advance to play old Big East foe, 3-seeded West Virginia in the round of 32 on Sunday afternoon. The Mountaineers emerged…
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Ghosts of the Old Big East Float Around Indianapolis
Sports have been¬†played in front of hollow arenas¬†for a year now, so of course there’s ghosts lurking. Every floorboard creak, sneaker squeak, and coach’s shout have been overheard this college basketball season.¬†Empty gyms¬†have made for morgue-like atmospheres around the nation, the usual noise, music, and shouting siphoned off into the ether. It’s been a ghoulish…
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Deep Dive: How Have Tourney Teams Beaten the SU Zone in the Last Decade?
First Round 2019 | 9-seed Baylor, 78 vs 8-seed Syracuse, 69 This game was an absolute shooting frenzy. The Bears won 78-69 behind 47% shooting clip from beyond the arc. Makai Mason stroked a quintuple of three-pointers on his way to a team-best 22 points. Baylor won this game by shooting over 50% in both…
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Did Syracuse Get “Boeheim Credit” from the Committee?
All signs pointed to Syracuse playing in the First Four. Beating Virginia, instead of a close loss, seemed important. Georgetown and Oregon State’s runs to automatic bids was problematic. Every bracketologist seemed to place SU in the “Last Four In” group. But Selection Sunday threw us yet another curveball and SU gets to avoid the…
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Emergency Fizz Cast: Virginia ACC QF Preview
Listen as Ian Unsworth, John Eads, and Cam Ezeir preview SU’s next ACC tourney game against 1 seed Virginia. The boys analyze Syracuse’s 89-68 win over NC State and look back on the regular season meeting between the Orange and the Cavs. Tune in ahead of tomorrow’s noon contest!
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How Can SU Beat NC State (Again)?
Syracuse embarks on postseason play Wednesday at noon in the second round of the 2021 ACC Tournament. The Orange earned the 8-seed in the field and will face 9-seed NC State (again). Cuse‚Äô Nation collectively hoped Duke would get the nod at the 9 slot, but a blowout loss to UNC negated that.¬†¬† So now…
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What if Jesse Edwards Was Playing All Season?
Jesse Edwards played a pivotal role in SU’s 72-70 win over North Carolina last night. The sophomore played a career high 24 minutes last night and did an adequate job against UNC’s bigs. Edwards wreaked havoc down low and battled for rebounds. In fact, he won some of those battles and reeled in five on…
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Is Jim Boeheim Right About Jalen Johnson?
Chances are everyone already has their own opinions on this issue. If you’ve been without power, ESPN, or Twitter, here’s a quick refresher. Duke forward Jalen Johnson decided early last week to opt out of the rest of the 2021 season to prepare for the NBA Draft. He is ESPN’s sixth-best prospect in the 2021…
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