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The Return of Syracuse Center Paschal Chukwu
Recently, the center position has been a weakness for the Orange. Paschal Chukwu has been Syracuse’s starting big man for most of the past two seasons. Since he transferred from Providence, Chukwu has struggled to find a consistent role on the team. Fans weren’t all that surprised when Jim Boeheim elected to remove Chukwu from…
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Syracuse Loses Out on Khalif Battle
In the midst of Tyus Battle’s month-long period to decide if he’s returning to Syracuse next season, his younger brother Khalif made a decision of his own. Tyus and Khalif’s father, Gary, made the announcement on Friday morning via his twitter page that his son has committed to Butler. I am so happy and proud…
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Darius Bazley Decommits from Syracuse for G-League
In a shocking development, top-10 2018 recruit Darius Bazley has¬†decommitted from Syracuse with plans to enter the G-League Draft in October, according to a Yahoo! Sports report. Yahoo Sports story: McDonald’s All-American Darius Bazley decommits at Syracuse, becomes first top high school prospect to choose turning professional in the NBA G League. https://t.co/aM7VW2GF9M — Shams…
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College Basketball Analyst Jay Bilas Weighs in on Syracuse’s run to the Sweet 16
With less than two days until Syracuse meets Duke in the Sweet 16, everyone has the same question on their mind: can SU get it done? Well, if the last time these teams met is any indication, it‚Äôs not likely. Points. That‚Äôs what the Orange needs to beat the Blue Devils. Can they get enough…
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Syracuse Shocks the Nation in Detroit
Can you believe it? I certainly can’t. The Orange is heading to the Sweet 16. Given the offensive history of this year’s SU Basketball team, a win over Michigan State was going to be shocking regardless of what actually happened in the game. However, what transpired in Little Caesars Arena on Sunday afternoon makes the…
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Three Thoughts From SU’s 60-56 Win Over ASU
Inconsistent. That’s the word that fans have used to describe this SU Basketball team all season long. However, when you look closely, you’ll start to realize that over the past month or so the product the Orange has put out on the floor has become fairly consistent. As we all know, the teams offense isn’t…
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Previewing SU’s Matchup with Arizona State
For the first time since April of 2016, the Orange is back in the NCAA Tournament. SU isn’t the most talented team, but it has a real shot at winning a couple of games this weekend. The team’s first chance comes on Wednesday in the final of the tournaments First Four games. Here’s what you…
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SU to the Tournament? One Man Thinks so
The Orange’s run in the ACC Tournament is officially over, which means NCAA Tournament talk can officially begin. SU finished the season at 20-13, including 8-10 in ACC play. Sure, there are a lot of moments the Orange would like to have back, but what’s done is done. Now, it all comes down to selection…
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A Famous Quote That Describes This SU Basketball Team
As I sat back and watched Syracuse put together yet another boring offensive performance against Boston College, a famous sports press conference came to mind: I get it, Dennis Green is talking about the opponent, but just imagine Jim Boeheim at the podium fielding questions from reporters. It probably wouldn’t take long for him to…
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Evaluating SU’s Non-Conference Results
It’s almost the new year, which means ACC play for the Syracuse men’s basketball team is right around the corner. Conference play for the Orange this season begins on New Year’s Eve against Virginia Tech.¬†With the Orange’s 13-game non-conference schedule in the rearview, let’s see how Syracuse performed to start the year. Before the season…
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