Tag: Jim Boeheim
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Why Isn’t Quadir Copeland Playing More?
Coming into the season, Jim Boeheim lauded Syracuse’s six-man recruiting class of 2022 as “the best he’s ever had”. One of them, Peter Carey, is out for season after a knee injury. The other four, for better or for worse, have been consistent figures in Boeheim’s rotation over the past few games. The sixth member…
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SU Enters Mix For Fast-Rising 4-Star Marcus Adams Jr.
Amid Syracuse men’s basketball’s position battles, nine wins in 11 games, and the pursuit of prized guard Elijah Moore, it’s easy to lose sight of the team’s other recruiting targets. Fortunately, SU hoops is still doing its due diligence on some of the best talent in the next two upcoming classes – including one quickly-rising…
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Rocked Like a Hurricane: Syracuse Collapses Against Miami (Again) 82-78
The. Same. Stinking. Game. Really, it almost felt like we were watching a carbon copy of both of Syracuse’s battles with Miami last season. The Orange held a double-digit lead in the second half thanks to a combination of hot shooting and energy. The shooting spark went away, but that’s ok as long as the…
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The Bell Has Been Rung: Syracuse Takes Down Notre Dame 78-73
Let’s take you down the timeline that wasn’t first. Last season, Syracuse beat Florida State on the road in its first conference game in early December. A month and a half later, the weekend leading into MLK Day, the Seminoles upended the Orange inside the Dome. It looked for a moment like we might get…
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Maliq Brown is Emerging as SU’s X-Factor
The more we watch Maliq Brown come off the bench and flash his potential at forward, the more we understand he needs to play at least 25 minutes per game. The freshman has averaged 35 minutes in SU’s last two games against Virginia and Virginia Tech. In that allotment of time, the former high school…
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Elijah Moore Would Get the SU Recruiting Ball Rolling Again
It’s been well chronicled how Syracuse has struggled to recruit with NIL and the transfer portal now being a major part of college basketball. 2022’s six-man recruiting class (seven if you include transfer Mounir Hima), will likely be its largest for a while. But, even though the Orange have had small classes in recent memory…
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Syracuse Stifles Virginia Tech in Bounce-Back Win, 82-72
Following a disappointing defeat in Charlottesville, Syracuse (11-6, 4-2 ACC) returned to the JMA Wireless Dome in need of a feel-good win. The Orange got just that and then some in a sound 82-72 victory over Virginia Tech (11-6, 1-5 ACC). Syracuse combined efficient shooting, strong defense, and got hefty contributions from its freshmen to…
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Three Keys to a Victory over Virginia Tech
Earlier today, we wrote about how Syracuse’s opportunities for victories are running out due to the tough nature of the schedule. One of those winnable games was Virginia Tech. We’re inching closer to tipoff between the Orange and Hokies, so let’s take a look at how SU emerges from that game victorious. Before we do…
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Syracuse Doesn’t Have Many Winnable Games Left, but Virginia Tech is One
Coming off Saturday’s 73-66 loss at Virginia, it was clear despite the seven-point margin that Syracuse and UVA are not in the same class of team. The Cavaliers are on a level that the Orange may never even reach this season, and that’s a group still getting better. Even better, SU’s schedule is only going…
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This is Syracuse’s Biggest Problem
We know what you’re thinking. How can there possibly be one that trumps the rest? Syracuse is flawed on both the offensive and defensive ends, and Virginia exposed that on Saturday. But if one particular problem is solved, it would go a long way towards resolving the issues on both sides of the ball. So,…
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“We Just Made Too Many Mistakes,” Says Only Coach Whose Team Routinely Does
Apparently, Jim Boeheim is an affable person off the court. Get him away from basketball, and there’s a warmth beneath his competitive facade. He’s been described as a loving father and a devoted husband, with a wry sense of humor that brings the house down whenever it peeks through after games and on Syracuse radio…
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Did Virginia Crack Syracuse’s Code?
The 73-66 scoreline doesn’t tell you even a quarter of the storyline to why the Orange lost. In fact, the game should tell everyone more about Syracuse’s flaws than SU’s fight to lose by just seven to the 11th ranked team in the country. This picture tells the whole story. With three Cuse players averaging…
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Postgame Report Card: SU Sputters Against #11 Virginia 73-66
The game was over within the first 20 seconds when John Bol Ajak turned the ball over and committed a foul. SU leads for a whopping zero minutes and zero seconds in a 73-66 loss at #11 Virginia. SU made it interesting late in the second half but ran out of time in a sluggish…
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Syracuse’s Play on the Court Will Affect Its Recruiting off the Court
It’s been another up-and-down season for Syracuse basketball, and that all starts with the man in charge, Jim Boeheim. After going with an experienced-laden group last season, Boeheim created a youth movement with the Orange to go along with his senior leaders, Joe Girard III and Jesse Edwards, plus backup point guard Symir Torrence. Aside…
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Joe Girard Deserves an Apology
Since Joe Girard stepped on campus, the guard has been inconsistent. A great game, followed by one where he was a liability. A stretch where he looked like an all-ACC player, followed by one where he couldn’t hit a shot. This led to plenty of criticism. Some of it was warranted, specifically about his decision…
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Realistic Expectations for the Final Record
Tut tut tut. After a mediocre (at best) performance at the KFC Yum! Center last night, Syracuse is 10-5 and 3-1 in conference play. Sure, the record is solid and the Orange have won seven of their last eight, but the eye test says the most about this team’s merit, or lack thereof. The forwards…
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Syracuse is Giving Fans Less and Less Reason to Believe
Syracuse has won two games in a row. Whoop-dee-do! After wins over Boston College and Louisville, likely the two worst teams in the ACC, SU is showing that it can barely beat the bad teams, which is not a sustainable way of winning. Good teams blow out bad teams. Syracuse does not do that. This…
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Postgame Report Card: Syracuse Skids Past L’ville 70-69
Sheesh what an ugly game at the Yum Center. SU barely beats a Louisville team that’s now 2-13. Syracuse looked lethargic offensively and struggled on the glass all night long. It was a very frustrating performance to watch but at the end of the day it’s a road win in the ACC. The Orange move…
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This is the Benny Williams Syracuse Needs
Over the last two years, no one has gotten more criticism from Jim Boeheim than Benny Williams. It’s seemingly been a constant plea from the head coach to his forward to be the five-star player he was expected to be coming out of IMG Academy. Finally, Boeheim and Syracuse fans saw it against Boston College.…
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New Year’s Resolutions for SU Men’s Basketball
Happy New Year Fizz Nation! In the light of auld acquaintances being forgot and drinking a cup of kindness yet, let’s dissect some New Year’s Resolutions for Jim Boeheim’s bunch. We touched on it in the latest edition of Fizz Five, but here’s some more food for thought. 1. Give Chris Bell a Rebounding Ultimatum…
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Fizz Five 1/1: Pinstripe Bowl Recap, Men’s Hoops Lineup Changes, and New Year’s Resolutions
Cam Ezeir and Carter Bainbridge are back on Fizz Five to recap SU football’s Pinstripe Bowl, discuss men’s hoops’ lineup and recent clash against BC, and talk New Year’s Resolutions for Jim Boeheim and company.
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Powers Past Boston College 79-65
Syracuse came out of the gate slow, and at points throughout the first half, it looked as if BC had a track to its first win in nine tries. But a breakout performance from one of SU’s much-maligned players and clutch buckets down the stretch helped the ‘Cuse to a 79-65 win. Let’s get into…
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It Might Just Be Now Or Never in the Class of ’23 for SU
JP Estrella. Papa Kante. Zion Cruz. Drew Fielder. Elijah Gertrude. The list of recruits in this year’s batch of high school seniors that Syracuse has swung and missed on is jarring, not in a good way. As the New Year approaches, SU has the same number of commits from the class of ’23 as cookies…
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It’s Time for SU Hoops to Make Necessary Lineup Changes
Almost a week has passed since Syracuse men’s basketball was in action. For better or worse, the Orange (8-5, 1-1 ACC) get time to rest before squaring up with Boston College on New Year’s Eve. Whether you believe time off will defrost SU or cost it momentum, there’s no question ‘Cuse has some things to…
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Syracuse Basketball Report Cards: Pre-Christmas Edition
Do you remember our ‘Cuse basketball report cards from last month? Well it’s time to update them right before Syracuse’s final lengthy break of the season. With only two ACC games in SU’s back pocket, take these grades with a slight grain of salt, considering a vast majority of the Orange’s opponents were the likes…
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Syracuse Has a Long Way To Go
Syracuse had been playing with fire for a while now, and it finally got burned in an 84-82 loss at home to Pittsburgh Tuesday night. The Orange once again started slow, as they have for the entirety of this homestand, and mounted a furious comeback late in the second half, but could not finish the…
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Panther Pain: Syracuse’s Comeback Effort Falls Short Against Pitt, 84-82
With the holiday break on the horizon, Syracuse men’s basketball was dispatched from the warmth of the JMA Wireless Dome and into the cold in inauspicious, not-so-merry fashion. In its 84-82 victory, Pittsburgh (9-4, 2-0 ACC) handled SU (8-5, 1-1 ACC) with more ease than the final score would indicate. The Panthers started strong, dominated…
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How did Syracuse Fare in Non-Conference Play?
Syracuse’s non-conference play is officially over. Saturday’s win over Cornell saw SU move to 8-4 on the season, riding a five game win streak. One of those victories, perhaps the most impressive one, came against ACC foe Notre Dame, so the Orange end conference play with a 7-4 record. How good is that? Well, let’s…
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Should Syracuse Basketball Prioritize the Transfer Portal over High Schoolers?
The Syracuse football landscape has proven to be a wild one after the conclusion of the regular season. The Orange have lost two wide receivers and starting defensive backs to the portal, but in return, have gained two four star DBs. Even without a defensive coordinator in place (until yesterday), SU has brought it good…
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Syracuse Blitz Cornell 78-63 For Fifth Straight Win
Syracuse looked dead in the water against non-conference opponents to start the season, but after a dominant second half, the Orange conquered the Cornell Big Red 78-63 for their fifth consecutive win. That includes an impressive 42-0 record over Cornell under the direction of Jim Boeheim. The early portion of the game was an eyesore…
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What Position Group Should Syracuse be Recruiting Hardest?
It’s been well-documented that Syracuse has no future recruits committed to playing for the program beyond this season. Yes, the Orange have a bevy of young players on the team right now, but there’s always turnover in the offseason. Whether through the transfer portal, NBA Draft, or graduation, SU will lose players. So, as the…
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What Would Bringing In Elijah Moore Accomplish?
The obvious answer is that Syracuse would add a four-star guard from the class of 2024 that has also gotten offers from the likes of Arkansas, Illinois, St. John’s, and Xavier. That instantly says a lot about his prowess. But bringing in Moore sooner rather than later would put the program back on the map…
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What Should Syracuse’s Starting Lineup Be?
Through Syracuse’s first 11 games of the season, Jim Boeheim has used the same starting lineup. That’s not uncommon, most years when Boeheim picks a lineup he tends to stick with it unless something drastic happens or there’s an injury. This season, it’s been Joe Girard III, Judah Mintz, Chris Bell, Benny Williams, and Jesse…
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Fizz Instant Reaction: Syracuse Wins Fourth Straight, Beats Monmouth 86-71
Ethan Frank hears from Jim Boeheim after the Orange’s seventh win of the season. Plus, Francesco Simone joins the program to discuss SU’s lackluster first half. Then, Ethan talks with Judah Mintz and Jesse Edwards in the Syracuse locker room about the team’s reaction to the men’s soccer team winning the national championship, and more!
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Evades Early Trouble, Eases Past Monmouth 86-71
With all the excitement on campus, and in the JMA Dome on the Syracuse men’s soccer team, which won the national championship, by the way, it was easy for Syracuse basketball to feel they could slow-play Monmouth, kenpom’s 327th-ranked team out of 363 squads coming into Monday night. But, a first-half offensive explosion put a…
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Is a Starting Lineup Change Coming in the Not-to-Distant Future?
With players like John Bol Ajak and Justin Taylor not only seeing more minutes but playing effectively too, you have to wonder if a change is going to be made. Last week we wrote about how Benny Williams is running out of excuses/time to not live up to his billing (though he did have a…
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