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SU Top 100: Most Overrated
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: #33 Michael Gbinije
We are officially two thirds of the way through our SU Top 100 list. Along the way we have been breaking down the list on our FizzCasts, so go listen to those as well. Coming in at No. 33 on our list is one of the best transfers in Syracuse Men‚Äôs Basketball history, Michael ‚ÄúSilent…
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Fizz Four: Final Four Runs No. 2
Syracuse Basketball has made it to the Final Four six times in program history. Each one is special in its own way. Amazing games, amazing players, amazing memories. Fizz Four: Final Four Runs is a series where we rank the top March Madness runs Syracuse Basketball has had. No. 4: 1987 Final Four No. 3:…
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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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Ranking Syracuse Basketball’s Top 10 Players Since 2000 (Part 1)
With the offseason upon us, it seems like a good time to appreciate SU‚Äôs best players since the turn of the millenium. These rankings will take into consideration the longevity of a players career in Orange, as well as how successful the team was during the players tenure. Pure talent and dominance will also be…
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Five Syracuse Athletes the Class of 2019 Will Never Forget
Graduation for Syracuse University’s class of 2019 comes a week from today. In that crop is the like of Eric Dungey, Frank Howard and Jamal Custis. I will also be a part of that group, minus the vast amounts of athletic talent. Over my four years, I saw a lot of great players, teams and…
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Syracuse in the Summer League Update
The 2018-19 NBA season has been soiled by a much improved super team. But the Las Vegas Summer League‚Äôs exponentially growing popularity, which now houses all 30 teams, serves as a week-plus buffer from basketball‚Äôs dead period. This summer, Vegas is the brief home for a number of former Syracuse players trying to make their…
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Four former Syracuse basketball products sign professional contracts
Let‚Äôs be honest. It‚Äôs not easy to become a professional basketball player. Then, once you‚Äôve reached the proverbial mountaintop, it‚Äôs even harder to stay there. Syracuse has had its fair share of successful alum head to the professional ranks, and while guys like Carmelo Anthony and Dion Waiters are sustaining successful careers in the NBA,…
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Syracuse in the Summer League update
The NBA Summer League is usually for one of two things: players on their way into the league and players on their last hope. Former Syracuse players in both categories are playing in the NBA’s Summer League this year, and Saturday started what they hope will be the first step on their path to the…
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Eleven Former Orange Playing in the NBA
The NBA calendar has finally flipped to the regular season with the reigning champion Cleveland Cavaliers raising their banner en route to a 117-88 over Carmelo Anthony and his ‚Äúsuperteam‚Äù New York Knicks. Melo is one of 11 former Orange hoopers playing in the Association this year. Carmelo Anthony, New York Knicks: Anthony is clearly…
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Michael Gbinije May Have Played a Big Role In Andrew White’s Commitment
Michael Gbinije may have swung Andrew White III’s decision.
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Where Andrew White III Ends Up Is Anyone’s Guess
Andrew White III is deciding between Syracuse and VCU.
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Nine Former Orange Athletes Wrap Up Their Olympic Experiences
Today concludes the 2016 Rio Olympic games, and nine former Syracuse athletes representing their countries return home from Brazil after a wild two weeks in the southern hemisphere. Carmelo Anthony, Jim Boeheim and Mike Hopkins look to secure gold this afternoon when Team USA takes on Serbia. But their path to the championship was a…
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A “Syracuse At The Olympics” Update
With the Opening Ceremonies out of the way and a full weekend of competition under its belt, the 31st Olympiad is now in full swing. Nine members of the Syracuse Orange family made the trip to Rio to represent their countries and many have already begun their chase for gold. Let’s start out with the…
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Former Syracuse Center Arinze Onuaku Shines in NBA Summer League
The 28-year-old is drawing interest from multiple teams.
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Why Michael Gbinije Will Make The Pistons
For Michael Gbinije, low expectations have become the norm. When he transferred from Duke to Syracuse in 2013, nobody expected the man who scored 1.7 points per game as a Blue Devil to contribute for the Orange. When his junior year came around, nobody expected him to learn a new position and become Syracuse‚Äôs starting…
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How Former Syracuse Standouts Malachi Richardson and Michael Gbinije Fit in NBA Homes
Both perimeter players slipped down the board.
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Projecting Syracuse Prospects in the NBA Draft
On the NBA’s most unpredictable night, here are some guesses at where Syracuse prospects will end up.
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Former Orange Richardson, Gbinije To Workout With Jazz
The former Orange guards travel to Salt Lake City in wake of the NBA Draft
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An Update on Malachi Richardson at the NBA Combine: Richardson Set To Leave School
Malachi Richardson is attempting to persuade NBA teams to take a chance on him at the Combine.
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Michael Gbinije to Sign with Roc Nation
While all eyes have been on SU‚Äôs two standout freshman from this year, the Orange has a fifth-year senior that single-handedly carried Syracuse to the NCAA tournament.¬† His name is Michael Gbinije, remember him? With all the focus on whether or not the underclassmen will declare for the NBA Draft, Gbinije may have the quietest…
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SU Needs More from Michael Gbinije
Fifth-year senior leader Michael Gbinije has been everything that the Orange has needed this season and more.¬† Originally transferring from Duke, the wing player that entered SU has completely transformed himself.¬† The unheralded leader and primary ball handler on the roster, Gbinije almost single-handedly carried the Orange to the NCAA Tournament.¬† Now, with a final…
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After Tough Road Loss, Syracuse Faces a “Win and You’re In Game”
Syracuse can lock up a tournament bid with a win Saturday.
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On Senior Day, Michael Gbinije Leads the Orange With a Career Game
Michael Gbinije put the team on his back on Senior Day.
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DaJuan Coleman Sparks a Huge Second Half and a Big Win for Syracuse
DaJaun Coleman was the catalyst for a huge second half as Syracuse beat Florida State 85-72.
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How Syracuse Wins Its Next Four Games
In college basketball, this is the part of the year where tournament resumes are made. Conference play is in full swing, and the best teams in college basketball are going head-to-head. For Syracuse, it‚Äôs no different. The Orange are the fifth team out of the NCAA Tournament, according to Joe Lunardi‚Äôs most recent bracketology, and…
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What Has Gone Wrong for Syracuse Basketball?
What has gone so wrong for the Orange in the last month?
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Syracuse Needs to Find More Balance on Offense
Syracuse got out-rebounded and was terrible from the line, but the biggest issue was the offense.
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Free Throw Troubles Complicate the Rotation at the End of Games
Tyler Roberson and Michael Gbinije have struggled from the line, but the Orange need them on the floor late in games.
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Tyler Roberson’s Resurgence Can Change the Look of the Syracuse Offense
Tyler Roberson’s double-double helped Syracuse knock off Elon and change the look of its offense.
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Is This the Year of the Three for Syracuse Basketball?
Syracuse tossed up threes left and right in its exhibition games.
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SU Basketball Media Day Takeaway: It’s The Year Of Gbinije
Michael Gbinije say this year’s team is his team.
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Michael Gbinije Starting for SU Shouldn’t be a Surprise
The first thought through my mind when I saw Jon Rothstein‚Äôs tweet yesterday was surprise that it wasn‚Äôt already official. Of course Gbinije was going to be the starting point guard. Who else would it be? Kaleb Joseph? Not after the way last year ended with Kaleb getting benched in favor of Gbinije. So of…
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Does Syracuse Deserve More Respect Heading Into Next Season?
Not a lot of national love from the early predictions.
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