Tag: march madness
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How SU’s opponents could fare in the NCAA Tournament
To just about no one’s surprise, Syracuse was BAD against NCAA Tournament teams this past season. The Orange faced off against eight different teams that begin dancing this week. They won zero of those games. But hey, if one of those teams wins it all, maybe it makes SU’s loss look a little better. So…
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Putting 2024-25 Syracuse Basketball in its Historical Context
Syracuse basketball is historically bad this year. That phrase, or something similar to it, has been thrown around by many Syracuse media members, fans, and others this season, and the conversation has gotten louder with every game. It’s true, but to be honest, it’s not good enough to just leave it at that. Let’s put…
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Five Games That Kept Syracuse Out of March Madness
It’s been an action-packed first day-plus of March Madness, yet it’s hard to not wish for Syracuse to be playing in the best postseason tournament in all of sports. For all the bright spots the Orange had in year 1 of the Adrian Autry era, there were plenty of lows. Here are five head-scratching moments…
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Syracuse Rooting Guide For March Madness
March Madness is finally here! Although Syracuse didn’t make the Big Dance this year, everyone is still watching hoops. Don’t just pull for your brackets and bets, though. Here’s a list of teams to root for (and against) as a Syracuse fan this week. Root Against: UConn There are only three Big East teams in…
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Mintz Can Build Off His Best Game In Orange
Judah Mintz has a lot of weight on his shoulders. Based on the needs of where Syracuse is in the standings prior to the ACC tournament and March Madness, Mintz played his most complete game in an Orange uniform earlier this week. Mintz looked like a different animal in Tuesday’s 84-71 win over Virginia Tech.…
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How Many ACC Teams Will Make the NCAA Tournament?
With under three weeks remaining until Selection Sunday, it’s time to reevaluate where the ACC stands. It’s been a divisive year for the conference. ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi is very down on the ACC this year, with just four teams in his current projected field: North Carolina, Duke, Clemson, and Virginia. If that prediction holds…
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SU’s Offense Shows Signs Of Hope
Hold your horses. Syracuse’s march madness hopes aren’t out of the picture yet. The offense played its most complete game of the season in SU’s 86-79 upset victory over No. 7 North Carolina on Tuesday. The Orange defeated a top-10 opponent for the first time since 2019. After dropping three of its last four games,…
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Is There Still Hope For March Madness?
Of all the adjectives you could use to describe Syracuse’s loss to Boston College Tuesday night, disheartening is probably the one that fits best. The Orange had not lost to the Eagles since 2018 (God’s Plan by Drake was topping the charts), and it felt like a game you couldn’t afford to lose in the…
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Syracuse’s Most Likely Path to March Madness
Syracuse basketball is taking care of business so far. The Orange have won every game they should have, but haven’t picked up a marquee win yet. As a result, SU isn’t even on the bubble yet. But let’s get ahead of ourselves and map out the team’s most likely path to March Madness anyways. First,…
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Which ACC Team Makes a Deep March Run?
March Madness starts today. Brackets will be busted, Cinderella runs started and a champion crowned. Will that winner be from the ACC? Nobody really knows right now, but there are certainly a couple of teams who have the potential to parade to the second weekend. Let’s check ’em out. South Region Virginia (No. 4 Seed)…
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How Does Kansas Winning the Title Affect Syracuse?
The Kansas Jayhawks are infamous in Syracuse for one reason, and one reason only. The picture above was in the forefront, while the 2003 Jayhawks walked off in the court without any extra baggage to take back to Lawrence. But after last night, Kansas leaves the New Orleans with a piece of hardware at the…
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Time To Admit It: We All Underestimated The ACC
With the calendar about ready to flip over to April, Syracuse pulled a trick on us all and dumped roughly six inches of snow on the city during a time when most of the country is already wearing shorts. Locals might‚Äôve expected this, but trust an outsider to tell you that we weren‚Äôt at all…
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College Basketball Stars To Watch Out For This Season
The stars are out. Both the men‚Äôs and the women‚Äôs college basketball scene is blowing up this season, with a whole host of talent coming from every state. Here’s the stars to watch out for as they should give you some tremendous NCAAB betting odds. Chet Holmgren – Gonzaga Despite his thin frame, Holmgren is…
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Fizz Radio 3/27: Syracuse’s Tourney Run, Houston Preview, and the Big Dance
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte hop on the mic for this week’s Fizz Radio. The guys discuss how Syracuse made it to the Sweet Sixteen, give the scouting report on Houston, and take a broader look at the bracket. Oh, and of course, get to Fictional Fizz and your Fizz Feedback. You can listen to…
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Should Syracuse fear the Mountaineers?
Syracuse needed to handle two standouts in the round of 64. Those were Mountain West Player of the Year Matt Mitchell and guard Jordan Schakel, who shot a conference best 47% from three in the regular season. The two led San Diego State in scoring in 21 of its 27 games. The Orange were able…
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Here’s How #11 is Syracuse’s Magic Number
The madness kicks off Thursday. For Syracuse, it can start the upset domino on Friday in its first round date with 6th seed San Diego State. A positive for SU is it seems to enjoy the underdog limelight. In 2016, the 10th seeded Orange made it to the Final Four and in ‚Äò17-‚Äô18, the 11th…
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SU Tourney Tracker: Syracuse is Right on The Edge of March Madness
It’s going to be a nervous last two hours for Syracuse fans. A couple of surprise conference tournament winners (Georgetown, Oregon State and potentially Cincinnati) have pushed the Orange to the edge of most experts’ brackets. SU isn’t just in the “Last Four In,” it’s legitimately the last team in. However, history seems to be…
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Ultimate Selection Sunday Viewing Guide
Selection Sunday is fast-approaching, and it seems like every Syracuse fan will have their eyes glued to the TV, waiting to discover the Orange’s fate. Maybe SU will be in the First Four. Maybe the Orange won’t make it at all. Either way, here’s what you need to know for Selection Sunday. Date: March 14…
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Fizz Radio 3/13: Bubble Survival, Keys to March Madness Run & Report from Greensboro
Ian Unsworth and John Eads are on the airwaves this week for Fizz Radio! The guys talk about the status of the NCAA Tournament Bubble and where Syracuse stands. Assuming SU earns a bid, the boys then analyze what they keys are and who the keys are to a March Madness Run. Gill Gross checks…
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Fizz Follower Mailbag: 1/24
At this point, it’s fair to expect the unexpected. Syracuse shut down 16th-ranked Virginia Tech 78-60 yesterday. The problems that had plagued Jim Boeheim’s squad were non-existent. SU won all necessary aspects of the game. The Orange shot a higher percentage than VT from the field and from deep, won the all-important rebounding battle and…
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The Syracuse Fan’s Guide to March Madness
The SU season has been a roller coaster, much like this winter in CNY. There’s been bitter cold (plethora of non-conference losses) alongside unseasonably warm days (beating UVA). The good news is no matter what happens, the NCAA Tournament is a great way for us to avoid work. And now with legalized sports betting expanding…
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse and Baylor in the NCAA Tournament
It’s tourney time again! Syracuse takes on Baylor tonight in Salt Lake City with a likely date against Gonzaga on the other side. Our staff tells you who will take on the Bulldogs in round three: Tyler Aki: Syracuse 66, Baylor 55 It‚Äôs a shame that this could be the way that Frank Howard‚Äôs college…
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Don’t Worry Too Much About Frank Howard’s Suspension
Well, don‚Äôt think anyone saw this one coming. BREAKING: #Syracuse senior Frank Howard is OUT for “an indefinite period of time” due to a violation of athletic department policy. No idea whether the PG play at all in his last NCAA Tournament. Right after a career-high 28 points vs. Duke. — Orange Fizz (@OrangeFizz) March…
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Will Recent Syracuse History Dictate This Year’s Trip to the Dance?
Syracuse enters its matchup against Baylor as an 8-seed¬†‚Ä쬆tied for the third-lowest it has been since the NCAA began tournament seeding in 1979. Interestingly enough, while SU‚Äôs seeding this year may not compare favorably with the rich history of its program, fans should still wait to set their expectations accordingly. In 2015-2016, the Orange sneaked…
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What is the Biggest Threat to Syracuse in March Madness?
As Syracuse basketball packs its bags to travel out west to take on Baylor in Salt Lake City, Utah, there‚Äôs one conference the Orange hope to avoid. The ACC. Let‚Äôs imagine everything goes right for SU, and it beats Baylor in game one, and advances to likely play Gonzaga in the second round. The Zags…
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Syracuse Picks Up an Eight Seed, Draws Baylor in the West Region
The bracket is set and the Orange is headed out west to Salt Lake City for their opening round matchup against Baylor. As an 8 seed, it‚Äôs their highest entrance into the tournament since it was a three seed back in 2014. Seed History This is the second ever time the Orange has landed as…
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Previewing the ACC Tournament and Syracuse’s Path to a Conference Title
Well, that‚Äôs certainly not the end to the regular season we envisioned or the result SU was looking for. Blowing yet another halftime lead and dropping the final game of the regular season to Clemson probably wasn‚Äôt what Jim Boeheim had drawn up to improve the Orange‚Äôs NCAA Tournament resume, but the season is far…
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March is Oshae Brissett’s Do-or-Die Month
Last season, March was one of Oshae Brissett‚Äôs best months. So much so that there was talk that the freshman could be a potential one-and-done candidate. But after careful consideration, he returned for his sophomore season, despite getting hot in the final month of play. Last year, Brissett averaged 16.4 points and 8.8 rebounds in…
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What Does the Loss to ODU Mean for Syracuse’s Resume?
The loss to Old Dominion was a shocking one for the Orange.¬† Not only is this unfamiliar territory for the Monarchs, but Syracuse needs all the non-conference wins it can get. A team that already suffered an ugly loss to unranked UConn can’t afford to take on too much water outside the ACC. We’ve seen…
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3/26 FizzCast: Stream Of Consciousness Season Recap, What’s Next and the Matthew Moyer Wrench
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard recap an expectation-defying Syracuse season, what should expectations be for 2018-19 and how Matthew Moyer’s decision to transfer impacts the future.
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The Fizz Predicts Syracuse and Duke’s Sweet 16 Matchup
Logan Grossman: Duke 70, Syracuse 55 I have picked the Orange to lose every game so far and, obviously, they’ve won them all. So why stop now? But in all seriousness, the Blue Devils offer something that none of Syracuse’s other opponents brought: knowledge of the 2-3 zone. Duke plays zone on over 80% of…
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