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Evaluating the Legacy of Joe Girard III
Joe Girard is the 65th player in Syracuse history to reach the 1,000 point milestone. That’s pretty rare company for a point guard who’s not a point guard at all. So, even though there is plenty of time for Girard to give his legacy a facelift, the question of how SU fans will remember him…
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Syracuse Can’t Sustain Hot Shooting, Falls to Virginia Tech 71-59
There’s an old saying: you can’t get hot if you don’t know the cold. On Saturday in Blacksburg, Syracuse finally snapped out of its unconscious midseason run, and the four-game ACC win streak was snapped at the hands of the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Syracuse offense was bound to slow down after losing starting center…
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Syracuse Men’s Hoops Throttles Louisville, 92-69
On January 26th, Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball fans woke up with their team‚Äôs pride and record hurt by an embarrassing loss the night before. SU had been favorites over a mediocre Pitt team, but lost 64-53 to mark a new low point in the season. However, all the Orange have done since then is win three…
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Syracuse Basketball’s Possible Cherry On Top – Judah Mintz
Yes, Syracuse basketball just had a massive win over Wake Forest, but this season has been underwhelming to say the least. The Orange need a reboot. There are rumors and more people pleading for Jim Boeheim to retire. Plus, a stacked recruiting class coming in. Syracuse already has five players committed in the recruiting class…
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Syracuse thrashes Wake Forest 94-72
Jim Boeheim had never entered the month of February under .500 in his 46-year coaching tenure, but last night, it was a forgone conclusion that the hall of famer finally would, but still had one more chance to creep closer to that even win-loss record mark. The 9-11 Orange took full advantage of that opportunity…
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Syracuse Loses… Again
Well, it’s time to wave the white flag. Syracuse drops its sixth game in its last eight contests after a 64-53 loss to the 8-12 Pitt Panthers. This defeat is the culmination of so many issues that have surrounded this team over the course of the season. This game started as most Syracuse contests do,…
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The Impact of Symir Torrence’s Injury for Syracuse Basketball
Before the season began, it was evident that Syracuse Men‚Äôs Basketball has a depth issue. Everyone knows that Jim Boeheim likes to play a tight rotation, but even with that, the Orange are thin, especially at the guard position. Cuse has its starters in Joe Girard and Buddy Boeheim, then really only one reserve in…
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Syracuse’s Loss to Duke Was Predictable Long Before Tip
In a year where the ACC is down, and Syracuse is struggling to stay at .500, a win over sixth-ranked Duke would’ve been a shot to the arm of a team that desperately needed some sort of motivation. Instead, the Orange looked undersized and underprepared against a team missing one of its best scorers. A…
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Three Keys to Beating #6 Duke
Syracuse hits the road with a chance at a quad 1 win that would certainly be useful in a few months. Staring at the paper, SU doesn’t have a chance in this game. The BPI gives the Orange about an 11% chance to win. There’s no betting line yet but it will probably be in…
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Here’s What Syracuse has Proven
Syracuse is back to their .500 bench mark after a win over Clemson. That still leaves them far away from the NCAA Tournament bubble, but just as the Orange look like they are about to bury themselves, they bounce back. Here’s what the rollercoaster ride taught us so far. Offense Can Win Games Jim Boeheim…
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Meet SU’s Next Potential Backcourt Star: Aden Holloway
It‚Äôs been a season to forget so far for Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball. The team is struggling in a variety of areas – particularly with its depth and defense – with no reinforcements on the way. The Orange have already lost nearly as many games this year (9) as they did all of last season (10)…
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Did Jim Boeheim Find the Antidote?
Towards the end of the loss to Florida State, Syracuse tried something for the first time. Jim Boeheim played a lineup that, until recently, did not make much sense. Suddenly, the vision is becoming clearer and the lure grander. The small lineup is breaking the mold. No, not the small lineup with 6-foot-8 Jimmy Boeheim…
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Could Symir Torrence Provide a Midseason Spark?
Things are getting late early for Syracuse basketball. The Orange are now past the midseason point and just had to choke down another cold cup of coffee in crunchtime, this time in last night‚Äôs 76-71 loss to Florida State. Like some of its other close losses this year, SU looked smooth early before sliding in…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Gets Back on Track With Win Over Pittsburgh
Syracuse is back in the win column. Sure, the win comes against one of, if not the worst team in the ACC in Pittsburgh. But a win is a win! The Orange looked vulnerable in the first half, escaping with just a one point lead at the break, but turned it on in the second…
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Jim Boeheim Rips SU’s Struggling Defense: “A Disgrace”
As we all transition into the new year, Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball is going through the wringer unlike any other time in recent memory. The Orange (7-6, 1-1 ACC) are off to their worst start since the 1969-70 season, and there‚Äôs a multitude of reasons why. The team‚Äôs offense has been top-heavy, its depth is razor…
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The Once-Explosive Orange Have Officially Fizzled. Now What?
Not all that long ago, the 2021-22 Syracuse men‚Äôs basketball team was billed as an exciting, new-look squad. Here at the Fizz, we talked up the team with proclamations that it ‚Äúhad the chance to be special‚Äù and that it was one that would ‚Äúenter ACC play as a ranked team‚Äù. These vestiges of hope…
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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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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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Most Important Syracuse Players to Date
The Orange have tipped off to a wonky start. In fact, through seven games, Syracuse has dealt with many scenarios that usually take an entire season to materialize. That includes a pair of easy wins, an upset loss, a game against a ranked team and a nail-biting victory. When it relates to development, each player…
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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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Syracuse Outlasts Indiana in Double Overtime Thriller, Makes Boeheim And Orange Faithful Proud
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How Long Can JGIII Keep This Up?
It’s Joe Girard’s world right now. We’re just living in it. The junior ended last season strong, notching 12 points in each of Syracuse’s NCAA Tournament games. For the first two years, Girard was only as productive as his shooting ability. Now, his shooting is actually icing on the cake. Before the season began, Jim…
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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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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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It’s Gameday! What Questions Are Still Unanswered About Syracuse?
There are plenty of question marks entering the ‚Äò21-‚Äô22 basketball season. Many have been well documented, while a couple aren‚Äôt as publicized, but here at Fizz, we have you covered. Here are the questions that have yet to be answered: Is Buddy Boeheim worthy of national recognition? Ever since his spurt in March Madness, Boeheim…
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Three Bold Predictions For The 2021-22 Syracuse Basketball Season
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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: Guards
All is right in the 315 right now. Syracuse Football is surging and just one win away from being bowl eligible. The basketball team is gearing up for another season with a whole lot of hype. To continue the hype, the Fizz has been churning out content to get you ready for the season. From…
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The Fizz’s 2021-22 Syracuse Basketball Preseason Awards
Tis the season, college basketball is back! Syracuse is ready to sneak into the tournament as a bubble team and make a cinderella run. The Orange tip off their season this on November 9 against the Leopards of Lafayette. SU has a lot of new faces, but also some established veterans. Before the season gets…
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The Recruiting Ripple Effects of Boeheim’s Richmond Remark
No program in the nation knows that recruiting reputation is a valuable and delicate thing better than Syracuse. The Orange went from household name and National Championship contender in 2013 to NIT loser four years later. Now, it seems like the recruiting stream is back on the up and up. Jim Boeheim called the Class…
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Syracuse’s Starting Lineup Speculations
The basketball season is a month away, but that won’t slow anyone down from starting to speculate. This tweet especially did not help. But it did provide a sense of clarity. It’s no surprise that Buddy Boeheim is locked into a starting spot after his torching tournament run from last season. The junior looks to…
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Just How Good is SU Hoops’ Offense?
It seems a little premature to be talking about how effective the Syracuse offense will be on the hardwood in 2021-2022. But Head Coach Jim Boeheim recently said that even after losing three of their top four scorers, the Orange will be a “really, really good” scoring team. A lot of Syracuse fans are likely…
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