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2021 Syracuse Transfers Check-in
Syracuse lost a bunch of key pieces from their magical Sweet 16 run last year. In the middle of the season, let’s check to see how the former Syracuse players are doing at their new programs. Quincy Guerrier, Oregon It never helps to lose a 33 minute/game starter. Quincy Guerrier‘s absence is felt most on…
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John Bol Ajak is Coming Back. Now What?
Every Syracuse fan probably had the same reaction when they heard the news that John Bol Ajak withdrew his name from the transfer portal. Something along the lines of, “Oh, um… ok.” The truth is Ajak hasn’t done anything in his two years (one redshirt season) on the Hill to evoke a real response from…
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What More Can Syracuse Do to Retain Players?
Player retention in the NCAA is a hot-button issue right now, and Syracuse‚Äôs departures this offseason make it easy to jumpstart the same old discussions about the transfer portal. The recently-departed trio of Robert Braswell, Woody Newton, and Kadary Richmond accounted for nearly 15% of Syracuse‚Äôs points last season. That figure may not seem like…
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Which Syracuse Forwards are Better: ’20 or ’21?
This offseason‚Äôs focus has revolved around change. Seven players from the 2021 team that made it to the Sweet 16 have transitioned elsewhere. While four new faces enter the Orange system in ‚Äò21-‚Äô22. Alan Griffin is the only one still in limbo. With this seismic shift in the program, the expectations surrounding SU aren‚Äôt definitive.…
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Fizz Radio 4/23: Braswell Out, Boeheim In, NFL Draft, & Fizz Feedback
John Eads and Ian Unsworth are on the fizz radio airwaves this week! The boys will be partnering up going forward with the graduation of Gill Gross. This week’s topics include Robert Braswell transferring to Charlotte, Jimmy Boeheim transferring in to Syracuse, where SU’s three defensive backs may go in the NFL Draft, and everyone’s…
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Is Charlotte Really the Best Place for Braswell?
It’s safe to say that while Robert “Big Game Bobby” Braswell became a fan-favorite with his glimpses of greatness, he is a very replaceable asset. Benny Williams will likely command the ball and may never leave the floor. Now with Cole Swider and Jimmy Boeheim, the shooting is not an issue either. So it makes…
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Robert Braswell Transfers to Charlotte
Syracuse has officially lost a third player to the transfer portal. Redshirt sophomore forward Robert Braswell is heading to Charlotte. Braswell averaged 12 minutes, 3.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game last season. The 2021-21 campaign had a nightmarish start for Bobby Braz, as he shot 3-17 from the field in his first five games.…
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The Departed: How Will Syracuse’s Transfers Perform?
This isn’t the first mass exodus Syracuse basketball has seen recently. Prior to last season, the Orange lost three guards. Howard Washington (South Alabama), Jalen Carey (Rhode Island) and Brycen Goodine (Providence). Washington opted out of this season. Carey only averaged about four points per game. Goodine didn’t even average two points per game, a…
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Opinion: New Transfer Portal Rule Is Ruining College Basketball
Photo Courtesy of Keith Srakocic/The Associated Press
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Will Alan Griffin Transfer From Syracuse?
Syracuse has had a busy offseason with recent departures of Kadary Richmond, John Bol Ajak and Robert Braswell, as well as new arrivals in Symir Torrence and Cole Swider. But the biggest decision has yet to come.¬† What‚Äôs the fate of Alan Griffin in an Orange uniform? The odds of a player transferring twice in…
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Is This the Worst Transfer Portal Scenario For Syracuse?
The dominoes continue to fall for Syracuse as highly-touted freshman Kadary Richmond is the latest to enter the transfer portal, joining Robert Braswell and John Bol Ajak. Richmond was the only non-starter to average over 20 minutes a game. The freshman played the all-important role of sixth man and defensive stopper down the stretch. The…
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The Transfer Portal is Active: What It Means for Syracuse
Syracuse lost two players to the transfer portal on Monday, following Saturday‚Äôs 62-46 loss in the Sweet Sixteen loss to 2-seed Houston. The Cougars have since punched their ticket to the Final Four with a 67-61 win over 12-seed Oregon State in the Elite Eight. Coach Jim Boeheim alluded to some departures on Saturday night, …
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Handing Out Syracuse Mid-Tourney Superlatives
Syracuse makes its 24th sweet 16 appearance tomorrow against Houston. A spot many didn‚Äôt have SU in about a month ago. The credit goes to the Orange‚Äôs ability to block out the noise and play their game. But aside from team persistence, there are plenty of individuals standing out in March. It‚Äôs time to give…
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Fizz Radio 1/23: Rotation Debate, Mid-Season Awards & Mark Berman Previews Virginia Tech
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte host this week’s Fizz Radio. The guys debate who should be in Syracuse Men’s Basketball’s rotation, hand out some mid-season awards, and preview this weekend’s matchup against Virginia Tech with Mark Berman of the Roanoke Times. Oh and of course, they get to Fictional Fizz and Fizz Feedback. You can…
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The Curious Case of Robert Braswell
In college basketball, player developxment is the name of the game. Jim Boeheim has had his fair share of blue-chip recruits, but Syracuse’s recent NBA successes have spent multiple years on the Hill (Jerami Grant, Oshae Brissett, Elijah Hughes). These players improved year after year under Boeheim, and eventually showcased their skills in some of…
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Robert Braswell Shut Down for Rest of the Season
Earlier today Syracuse basketball‚Äôs twitter announced that Robert Braswell will sit out the rest of the season.¬† According to Syracuse.com, Braswell has dealt with shin pains since high school when he was a state high jump champion in South Carolina. Jim Boeheim said that Braswell is unable to play at full speed due to the…
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Robert Braswell Deserves More Playing Time Once He Returns
Maybe it‚Äôs because he‚Äôs at a loaded position. No one is claiming he‚Äôs better than Marek Dolezaj or even Quincy Guerrier. But Robert Braswell deserves to play. He didn‚Äôt make the trek out of high school from South Carolina all the way to Syracuse to sit on the bench for a couple of seasons.¬† But…
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Syracuse Breakout Candidates: Basketball Edition
A couple weeks ago, we wrote about SU football breakout candidates for the 2019 season. Now it‚Äôs time to examine who could burst onto the hardwood for the Orange next season. Excluded from this list are big time contributors from last year‚Äôs team like Elijah Hughes and Buddy Boeheim. They may be in line for…
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Syracuse’s Class of 2018 is Backwards, But That’s OK
If I asked you in early March of 2018 who Syracuse‚Äôs best freshman would be for the upcoming season, the no-brainer answer would have been Darius Bazley. If I asked you again one month later, it would have been Jalen Carey. Dare I asked you a third time in mid-November and you would‚Äôve doubled down…
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Here are the Effects of All Five Syracuse Basketball Starters Returning
With the the announcement that Tyus Battle opted away from the NBA Draft in favor of coming back to Syracuse, the return was complete. All five of SU‚Äôs 2017-2018 starters‚ÄîTyus Battle, Frank Howard, Oshae Brissett, Paschal Chukwu and Marek Dolezaj‚Äîwill once again play for the Orange for the 2018-2019 season. This scenario does…
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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER: Syracuse Lands Forward Robert Braswell
After a tumultuous recruiting season, Syracuse Class of 2018 target Robert Braswell has committed to the Orange. Braswell is a 6-foot-9 South Carolina product who was also considering Oklahoma State and UMass. 247Sports ranks him as a three star recruit and the 170th overall prospect in the class. With Braswell a part of the picture,…
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5/12 Fizz Radio: 2 Hoops Prospects Visit Syracuse and Parris Bennett Talks NFL Life
The Fizz’s Tyler Aki and Tim Leonard talk about two intriguing basketball prospects taking official visits, how does Eric Dungey stack up with the rest of the nation’s QBs, a chat with former SU linebacker Parris Bennett and some preliminary Boeheim’s Army talk.
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Is Robert Braswell A Must Add For Syracuse Basketball?
The Orange‚Äôs offseason has certainly not gone according to plan. And plenty of more changes could still be on the way with Tyus Battle‚Äôs pending NBA decision and some open scholarships that could be filled. One of the major pieces that could potentially be on the way to Syracuse is Robert Braswell. With the calendar…
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Syracuse basketball offers 2018 forward Robert Braswell
A month ago, former Syracuse commit Darius Bazley chose to leave the Orange for the ranks of the NBA‚Äôs G League. Now with an unexpected extra scholarship open late in the recruiting cycle, SU is scrambling to find his replacement. Wednesday, Syracuse offered 2018 forward Robert Braswell. Blessed to receive an offer from Syracuse 🙏🏾🔶…
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Who Should Syracuse Target With Bryce Golden Off The Market
A thin Class of 2018 basketball crop just got even slimmer after Syracuse target Bryce Golden committed to Butler on Monday. The Orange still holds just two commits in its class after Darius Bazley‚Äôs decommitment and Brycen Goodine likely not reclassifying into 2018. That being said, Jim Boeheim has found diamonds in the rough before…
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