Tag: Rakeem Christmas
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Despite Ban, The Orange Have Plenty To Play For
The self-imposed post-season ban has finally begun to sink in around Syracuse and with acceptance, comes understanding.¬† Whatever slim chance there was of the Orange taking part in the NCAA tournament is gone.¬† Syracuse will play their last game of the season on March 7th against N.C. State. There will be no games in mid-march…
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Missed Free Throws Crush Orange in 66-62 loss to Miami (Fl.)
Syracuse‚Äôs tough season continues after the Orange was defeated by the Miami Hurricanes in the Carrier Dome today. Free throws killed the Orange once again down the stretch, going 8-19 from the stripe. Syracuse cannot afford to lose close games like this one, especially at home and with a very tough schedule left. ‚ÄúIf you‚Äôre…
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Syracuse’s Offense Stalls, Orange Loses to Tigers
Sometimes in sports records mean nothing and today in Clemson was just one of those days.¬† Syracuse was undefeated in conference play as they took on the 1-3 Clemson Tigers.¬† Today, Syracuse just didn‚Äôt have it and the Tigers came to play. Clemson defeated Syracuse 66-53 as the Orange falls to 13-5 overall and 4-1…
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Christmas’ Tranformation Leading Orange to Impressive ACC Start
The senior center has become a force at both ends of the court.
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Syracuse Knocks off Wake Forest
Christmas, Gbinije come up big down the stretch for Syracuse in OT win.
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Orange Pulls Out Second Straight ACC Win Despite Poor Showing
Syracuse continues to cut it close in ACC play.
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Orange Needs To Be Wary of Second Half Letdowns
Seven made baskets after halftime won’t suffice for Orange down the stretch.
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Fizz Five: ACC Play Starts Today, What SU Needs To Do In Conference Play To Build Its Tournament Resume
Fast start to ACC play is needed for Syracuse.
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No “Jekyll and Hyde” This Year For Key Syracuse Contributors
Keys areas for top Orange players to improve on in ACC play.
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Shooting Surge Propelling Orange Into Conference Play
Orange has all the makings of a tough ACC team, but flaws need to be corrected.
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Non-Conference Report Card for Syracuse’s Starting Five
Grading Syracuse’s starting five as the Orange gets set for conference play to start.
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What Needs To Happen For Thomas Bryant To Come To SU?
Number of scholarships available could hurt Orange in Bryant sweepstakes.
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Orange Gearing Up for Tough ACC Schedule
There is a major difference between the old Big East and the current ACC, and Syracuse‚Äôs near win against Villanova could be promising as the Orange prepare for ACC play. After the Villanova game, Jim Boeheim mentioned how Chris McCullough is not physically capable of being competitive against bigger, stronger teams ‚Äì ones like the…
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How Important is Cooney’s Emergence for Syracuse?
The 3-point marksman has caught fire over the past three games.
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The Night Before Christmas: Rakeem Leading the Orange Into Conference Play
Syracuse has a lot to be thankful for this holiday season due to Christmas’ emergence.
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3-Point Shooting Carries Orange to Blowout Win over Colgate
Orange shoot 10-of-20 from beyond the arc in 35-point win.
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What Went Wrong For Syracuse Against ‘Nova? The Numbers Tell All
The Orange was so close to pulling off the big upset, but faltered in some key areas.
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Why Syracuse’s Chris McCullough Shouldn’t Go Pro Right Away
The frosh big man is quite talented, but the league can wait another year.
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Cooney Comes Up Clutch for Syracuse
Junior shooting guard puts together complete game as Syracuse pulls out nail-biting win over Louisiana Tech.
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Is It Time To Look Ahead to ’15 for Orange Hoops?
Poor shooting, lack of depth and potential losses could lead to a down year for Syracuse.
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Four Keys for Orange To Work on in Non-Conference Play
At 5-3, Syracuse still has a ways to go before ACC play starts.
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St. John’s Loss Must Be A Wake-up Call for Syracuse Hoops
Syracuse needs a wake-up call after tough loss to St. John’s
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Orange Struggles Down the Stretch Again, Falls to St. John’s 69-57
Michael Gbinije gets his first start of his career at SU in loss to Red Storm.
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Fizz Five: What Syracuse Needs To Improve On In Order To Beat St. John’s
The Orange needs to improve in these key areas if they want to beat St. John’s.
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Not Enough: Syracuse Plays Far From Perfect, But Almost Knocks Off Michigan
Freshmen disappoint on big stage, but Cooney appears to be back to normal.
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Did BJ Johnson Earn His Spot in the Starting Lineup for the Orange?
The sophomore forward hasn’t established himself as a starting-caliber player just yet.
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Big Boys: Syracuse’s Christmas & McCullough Huge Against Holy Cross
McCullough, Rakeem and Joseph spark Orange to win.
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Pressure’s On: Rakeem Christmas Needs to Avoid Decline as Competition Improves
The big man is increasingly important to SU’s offense.
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3 Improvements Syracuse Must Make After 2K Classic in NYC
Iowa may have given the Orange a scare in its last game at Madison Square Garden, but the team persevered and pulled out a win, ending a very underwhelming two-day stretch in New York City.¬† Luckily, the road gets much easier for the Orange ‚Äì which will give coach Boeheim time to work with his…
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Keys for Orange to top Bears in 2K Classic Semifinal from MSG
Five Keys for SU’s match-up with the high-scoring Bears of Cal.
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The Road Only Gets Tougher for Syracuse
Boeheim describes schedule as incredibly tough into December.
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Can the Orange Lean on Christmas to Carry the Offense?
The senior center has emerged as the top option offensively for the Orange through four games.
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Fizz Five: What We Know Through Two SU Basketball Games
Although it’s still early, just what stands out from the Orange hoops team?
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