Tag: Jim Boeheim
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SU Top 100: Most Underrated
We did it. We have officially made it through our SU Top 100 list. To do something like this takes a lot of time and effort. It‚Äôs definitely not easy. The staff at Orange Fizz is proud of the list we came up with, but obviously nothing is perfect. So this week, we will be…
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SU Top 100: #41 Roosevelt Bouie
Back in the mid-’70s the nation was consumed by Watergate fallout, polyester suits, and a new style of basketball. The ABA has made its mark embracing a run and gun vibe, encouraging wide open offense and a flair for nicknamed personalities. It was at this time Syracuse basketball found itself in the thick of a…
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7/25 Fizz Radio: No Fans for Football, Boeheim’s CBB Proposal, and Fizz Top 100 with Tyler Aki
On this week’s Fizz Radio, Ian Unsworth and Gill Gross discuss Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s ruling that Syracuse must play football without fans, Jim Boeheim’s proposal to start the basketball season during Thanksgiving break, and battle over the Fizz’s Top 100 athlete rankings with associate editor Tyler Aki. You can listen to Fizz Radio on the…
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Fizz Four: Program Personalities (No. 2)
As we reach No. 2 of our Fizz Four: Program Personalities series, it‚Äôs only right that we very quickly recap how we got here. No. 4 was a fan-favorite on the court, who wound up salvaging some tough times and past antics for a feel-good, comeback story well-worth documenting. No. 3 was one of the…
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Should Dior Johnson Reclassify to the Class of 2021?
Last week, Stockrisers.com and Rivals.com reported that 2022 Syracuse commit Dior Johnson, the class‚Äô top point guard, is considering reclassifying to the Class of 2021. This would make him a 17-year-old freshman. Johnson, a rising junior at powerhouse prep school Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va., is the highest-rated commit for the Orange…
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Fizz Four: Top Point Guards in Syracuse History No. 1
In our countdown of the top four point guards in Syracuse history, some of the best players in Orange history have been mentioned. Which brings us to our best point guard, who may be the best player in SU‚Äôs history. That would be Dave Bing, who is the only Syracuse alum enshrined in the Naismith…
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Former Fizz: Seth Goldberg (SU 2012-2016)
Former Fizz is a new interview series where we talk with previous Orange Fizz staff writers about Syracuse sports from when they were on campus. Topics include specific players and games, special memories and of course Jim Boeheim throughout the years. You can listen to all of the episodes on the Orange Fizz SoundCloud or…
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Fizz Four: Final Four Runs No. 4
The Syracuse Basketball program was first started in 1898. That was 122 years and 119 seasons ago. In that time span, Syracuse made it to six (6) Final Fours. Granted, in the early years there was no national tournament and when there was it was never like it is today. Six out of 119 seasons…
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Fizz Four: Conference Tournament Games No 4
Over its history, there have been several times Syracuse was crowned champion of the conference they once called home. The Orange earned 5 Big East championship honors through the historic tournament. Though SU has yet to find the same success in the ACC, there‚Äôs still time to make history. This list will navigate through the…
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Former Fizz: Craig Hoffman (SU 2010-2012)
Former Fizz is a new interview series where we talk with previous Orange Fizz staff writers about Syracuse sports from when they were on campus. Topics include specific players and games, special memories and of course Jim Boeheim throughout the years. You can listen to all of the episodes on the Orange Fizz SoundCloud or…
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Former Fizz: Mike Couzens (SU 2007-2010)
Former Fizz is a new interview series where we talk with previous Orange Fizz staff writers about Syracuse sports from when they were on campus. Topics include specific players and games, special memories and of course Jim Boeheim throughout the years. You can listen to all of the episodes on the Orange Fizz SoundCloud or…
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Toss-up: Jesse Edwards or John Bol Ajak?
Bourama Sidibe is set to be SU‚Äôs man in the middle of the zone after multiple failed attempts to recruit a transfer that could contribute immediately. Like it or not, the Orange are riding Sidibe for one more season. The senior, however, could not stay on the floor last year. He led the country in…
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Is Gerry McNamara the Coach in Waiting?
It‚Äôs only natural in sports to wonder who will be next. Who will be the next champion? Who will be the next star? After 45 years with Jim Boeheim at the helm, Syracuse fans have been wondering for decades who the next coach will be. Boeheim insists he has no plans to retire, which is…
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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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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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Syracuse Basketball Top 5 Series: Boeheim Quotes
Ah, Jim Boeheim behind a microphone. Every year you know he will deliver some memorable quotes, rants and laughs and this year was no exception. Here are your top five Boeheim quotes from the 2019-20 season.¬† 5. ‚ÄúNo one on our team has a short leash.‚Äù¬† This one came very early in the year. Five…
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Potential Transfer Options for Syracuse
With the transfers of all three back-up guards, Syracuse has a couple holes to fill. However, it might not be as bad as it first looks. SU adds recruits Woody Newton and Kadary Richmond. And according to Matthew Gutierrez of The Athletic, this is a look at the two roster spots SU needs to fill.…
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Transfer Season: What’s next for Syracuse?
Next year’s Orange roster is going to look a lot different than the one that took the floor at the ACC Tournament. On Friday freshman Brycen Goodine announced his intentions to transfer. While that was somewhat surprising, the news paled in comparison to what followed the next day. Syracuse is losing guards Jalen Carey and…
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Orange Defense Ruins Dome Party Against UNC
There‚Äôs a lot to digest from Syracuse‚Äôs 92-79 loss to North Carolina on Saturday afternoon. With so many things scheduled to take place, the game was nearly an afterthought 30 minutes prior to tipoff.¬† Pre-game hype Final home game of the 2019-20 season and senior day for Orange guard Shaun Belbey Last men‚Äôs basketball game…
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Three Reasons to Keep Watching Syracuse
The Orange aren’t going to the NCAA Tournament. Two weeks go, that statement would have sparked controversy. Not anymore. Syracuse likely has to win the ACC Tournament to secure a tournament bid on selection Sunday. Fans have responded to that in different ways. Some have decided not to watch the team with an emphasis on…
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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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Why Brycen Goodine Deserves More Playing Time
After Saturday‚Äôs theatrics against Wake Forest, with Brycen Goodine serving as the hero, Syracuse capped off one of the best weekends of the season.¬† Jim Boeheim mentioned in his press conference, that Goodine came into the game after Dolezaj fouled out because of how well he‚Äôs been playing in practice. Bourama Sidibe and Quincy Guerrier…
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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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Syracuse: The New Home of 3-and-D Basketball
Heading into this season, Jim Boeheim knew his team would live or die by the three. So far, the Orange are third in the ACC in three point percentage at 36 percent. Buddy Boeheim and Elijah Hughes rank second and third respectively in the ACC in three point shooting. The two also lead the ACC…
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1/19 FizzCast: How Long is the Orange’s Winning Streak Going to Last?
On this edition of the FizzCast, Jonathon Hoppe and Tim Leonard debate how long SU’s current three-game winning streak is going to last. Plus, the two discuss Buddy Boeheim’s rise and try and figure out if it’s ok to start talking about “the tournament” again.
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1/13 FizzCast: What Virginia Upset Means
On this edition of the FizzCast, Tim Leonard and Jonathon Hoppe dive into SU’s overtime win against #18 UVA. How did the Orange get it done? What does it mean for the future? What’s next? They answer those questions and more. Check it out!
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Role Reversal: SU Offense Vanishes in 67-63 Loss to Virginia Tech
What a difference three days can make. After exploding for 87 points against Notre Dame on Saturday, Syracuse scored 63 points in its second straight loss on Tuesday against Virginia Tech. All the attention ahead of the game was on the defense, and rightfully so. That script flipped in a game where the Orange could…
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Three Burning Syracuse Questions Ahead of ACC Play
With two months left in the regular season, there is still a lot to learn about the Orange. Our first look at Syracuse in 2020 comes on Saturday inside the Carrier Dome against Notre Dame. At 8-5, the Orange have their work cut out for them if they want to earn their third-straight NCAA Tournament…
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How Boeheim’s Behavior is Impacting Syracuse
It‚Äôs no secret Jim Boeheim isn‚Äôt the happy-go-lucky type. He‚Äôs not the type to keep his cool when a ref makes a bad call. He‚Äôs not the type to even smile that much. Boeheim doesn‚Äôt seem like he‚Äôs that happy of a person, whether it be on the court, talking to the media, or in…
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The Quincy Guerrier Saga Continues
Quincy Guerrier was a four star recruit coming out of high school. He had 30 scholarship offers, the majority of which came from Power Five schools. He was ranked fifth on the Fizz‚Äôs ‚ÄúSyracuse‚Äôs Most Important Players‚Äù List. Guerrier was even projected as a first-round pick in the 2020 NBA draft before the season began.…
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