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Legends Classic Day Two: Syracuse Falls to Texas Tech 79-74
The dust has settled, and at the end of the day, Syracuse is the biggest loser of the Legends Classic tournament at the Barclays Center down in Brooklyn. SU fell to Texas Tech 79-74 in the third-place game tonight, and once again some vices continue to cause struggles. Instead of doing a report card like…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Falls Short To Texas 70-66
It was certainly a valiant effort, but the same demons from games past came out once again, and Syracuse fell to Texas 70-66 in the semifinal game of the Legends Classic for its first loss of the season. It was a tale of two halves with so much to dive into, so let’s get right…
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Is it time to hit the panic button for Syracuse?
Through three games this season, the Orange are undefeated 3-0. Yet, none of SU’s wins have been convincing by any stretch of the mean. Syracuse’s largest margin of victory this season has been nine points, which might sound good. Yet, all three of those contests have been against bottom-of-the-barrel non-conference opponents. Le Moyne, Colgate, and…
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Can Syracuse Beat Texas?
It’s been an interesting start to the season, to say the least for Syracuse Men’s Basketball. The Orange are 3-0 but have barely scraped by in all three games against low-major opponents. Yes, those opponents have struggled, however, the transitive property game is very dangerous, especially in basketball. Teams are shooting excellently against the Orange.…
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What the Legends Classic could mean for Syracuse
It’s tournament season! Well, kind of. We’re still a far way away from March Madness (and Syracuse Men’s Basketball has some major work to do before then). But, Syracuse plays in its in-season tournament this week, this time in Brooklyn, New York for the Legends Classic. It’s a stacked field. Joining SU are Texas, Texas…
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Kiyan Anthony’s Impact on Syracuse Basketball
Friday was a good day for everyone affiliated with Syracuse University. Kiyan Anthony’s commitment was not just a local story about the son of Carmelo Anthony following in his father’s footsteps; it was a national story involving a highly-respected figure in the world of basketball. There’s something significant about Anthony choosing the cold, frigid winters…
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Syracuse Needs to Run the 2-3 Zone
Syracuse basketball has irreversible schematic problems with its defense. This defense is worse than it’s been in my entire lifetime of watching the Orange play basketball. Transition defense has been bad, closeouts have been bad, rotations have been bad, and players aren’t even putting their hands up to pressure a shooter at times. Syracuse let…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Downs Youngstown 104-95 in 2OT
In the first-ever matchup between the two schools, Syracuse took down Youngstown State in double overtime. The Orange won 104-95 in a back-and-forth affair, improving to 3-0 after opening its season with narrow wins over Le Moyne and Colgate. Syracuse was again dominant on the glass, collecting 40+ rebounds for the third straight game. The…
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Three things Syracuse needs to do against Youngstown State
Syracuse Men’s Basketball has already had plenty of excitement this week off the court. But there is actual basketball to be played, as well. Syracuse looks for its second straight 3-0 start today when it hosts Youngstown State for the first time in program history. It’s been an interesting start to the year, as SU…
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Kiyan Anthony Officially Commits To Syracuse
Fizz Nation, I owe you all a sincere apology. On Wednesday, I said that “I don’t see a world where Kiyan Anthony chooses Syracuse.” Well, I was met with a lot of disagreement about that take, and here I am, sitting wrong. Just a few minutes ago, four-star recruit Kiyan Anthony announced on the “7…
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Syracuse Hoops Still Runs Through JJ Starling
Despite a slow start in the first halves of the opening two games for JJ Starling, Syracuse still relies on its junior guard to steady the ship amid many newcomers. However, Orange fans haven’t seen that happen on the court just yet this season. In the first two games, Starling has posted 14 points and…
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Why I Think Kiyan Anthony IS Choosing Syracuse
Firstly, I’d like to apologize to Fizz Nation for the woefully misinformed opinion posted by my colleague, and friend, Dan Papillo earlier today. He claimed that he doesn’t “see a world where Kiyan chooses Syracuse.” Wow. Just wow. Now, I’m no recruiting expert. I personally have no informed insight into where Kiyan Anthony, the son…
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Should Donnie Freeman Play More?
Last night’s game for Syracuse against Colgate was way closer than it should have been. Not that that’s anything new after the last few years. If anything, the Orange were up at halftime this year after trailing against the Raiders the last three years after 20 minutes. Most of SU’s players struggled throughout the game.…
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Why I Think Kiyan Anthony Isn’t Choosing Syracuse
Syracuse basketball’s season is off to an… interesting start to say the least. The record reads 2-0, but beating Le Moyne and Colgate by a combined six points isn’t something to write home about. Aside from that, the biggest moment of SU basketball’s season might just be something that has nothing to do with the…
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How Syracuse Avoided the Upset Against Colgate
Syracuse almost gave fans a heart attack on Tuesday, but it pulled through for a tight 74-72 win against Colgate. The Raiders, who have appeared in five of the last six NCAA tournaments, had beaten the Orange twice in its last three meetings and looked poised to continue that streak after a late comeback attempt.…
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Colgate players to watch for against Syracuse
For it only being the second game of the season, tonight’s game between Syracuse and Colgate feels big. The Orange barely escaped in their opener against LeMoyne. And Colgate’s had SU’s number as of recently, winning two of the past three meetings. Despite this, the Raiders are not as strong this year. Colgate lost its…
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Can Chris Bell Shine Again Versus Colgate?
Syracuse basketball returns to the hardwood for its second game of the season. The ‘Cuse hosts Colgate tonight in the Dome. The private school, located an hour southeast in Hamilton, NY, has given SU a run for its money over the past three seasons. The Orange fell to the Raiders in back-to-back years in 2021…
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Syracuse Can’t Lost to Colgate This Year
Colgate has been a respectable opponent for Syracuse basketball over the last few years. The Orange won every matchup from 1963 to 2020, but then, the Raiders won two in a row. Those were impressive wins for Colgate too, with a 100-point performance in 2021 and a 12-point win in 2022. Last year, it took…
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Is Kiyan Anthony About to Choose Syracuse?
With about a week to go before Kiyan Anthony makes his college decision it seems like there’s good winds blowing for Syracuse. The son of Orange legend Carmelo Anthony is a 4-star recruit and the 30th ranked recruit in the Class of ’25. On3 says his decision is coming on November 15th. Anthony’s choices are…
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How Should Syracuse Fans Feel After Opener vs Le Moyne?
Woof. I mean, that was almost catastrophic for Syracuse basketball in last night’s 86-82 win over Le Moyne. This was a Dolphins team that just went D1 last year and had nothing to play for, (not allowed to play in NCAA Tournament) yet they gave it their everything. SU was TRAILING Le Moyne at halftime…
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Standouts from Syracuse’s exhibition win over Clarion
Syracuse hitting the century mark and winning by 28 against Division 2 Clarion was the opposite of surprising in SU’s 101-73 exhibition win Saturday. But the final score didn’t matter at all. It was the first chance to see Syracuce’s 2024-25 squad and a perfect time for overreactions to whether Syracuse will break its March…
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Fizz Five 10/23: Syracuse Battles #19 Pitt, Basketball Schedule Breakdowns
Nico Horning and Dan Papillo headline this week’s Fizz Five podcast. The pairing breaks down SU football and dives into Syracuse basketball’s non-conference schedules. 1) SU Football Coming Off Bye Week (1:02)2) Syracuse vs #19 Pitt Preview (6:05)3) Men’s Basketball Schedule Breakdown (11:49)4)Women’s Basketball Schedule Breakdown (17:32)5) Newest Commit for SU MBB (22:00)
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Syracuse Lands Australian Guard For Class Of 2025
The weather may be wonderful in Central New York this week, but the leaves are starting to fall, which means we’re oh-so-close to basketball season. 2024 has a lot to be desired for Syracuse fans, especially with the debut of highly touted freshman Donnie Freeman. But looking ahead, now’s the time that we start to…
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Heroes and Zeroes From Syracuse’s Win Over UNLV
The Fran Brown Era had its first indelible moment as Syracuse outlasted a feisty UNLV squad on national television. The Orange took out the 25th ranked Rebels 44-41 in OT, here’s the good and the bad from Friday night. Heroes: LeQuint Allen. No one had a more impressive performance than the banged up running back.…
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Fizz Five 10/4: SU, #25 UNLV Preview, Kiyan Anthony Down To Top Three
Alex Burstein and Dan Papillo headline this week’s Fizz Five podcast. The pairing breaks down SU football and dives into Syracuse basketball’s recruiting whereabouts. 1) Syracuse, #25 UNLV Preview (1:06)2) Jackson Meeks ACC WR of the Week (5:44)3) Aaron Womack Commits to SU Hoops (10:51)4) Kiyan Anthony’s Top Three (14:56)5) Storylines Around The Hill (18:56)
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Off The Radar 2025 Wing Commits To SU Basketball
Earlier today, Adrian Autry received his second commitment from the 2025 class and it was a surprise to say the least. Aaron Womack, a three-star from Milwaukee, Wisconsin announced his commitment to the Orange via a Joe Tipton tweet at 1:30pm. The newest member of the Orange went completely under the radar throughout his entire…
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Fizz Five 9/28: Syracuse, Holy Cross Outlook, SU Men’s & Women’s Hoops Schedule
Nico Horning and Tyler Aitken headline this week’s Fizz Five podcast. The pairing breaks down SU football and dives into both SU basketball schedules. 1) Syracuse, Stanford Takeaways (1:00)2) Holy Cross Preview (9:10)3) Men’s Basketball Schedule (16:56)4) Women’s Hoops Outlook (23:02)5) Undefeated Volleyball (28:56)
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Syracuse announces 2024-25 conference schedule
If you’ve given up on Syracuse football after one loss, you’re in luck. It’s almost October, which means college basketball is just around the corner. And Tuesday night, things felt a lot more real as the Orange announced its upcoming conference slate. Here are the highlights: An early test in South Bend Last season was…
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Fizz Five 9/20: Stanford Preview, Score Predictions, and What a Win Would Mean For SU,
Dan Shalam and Adam Gotkin connect on this week’s edition of Fizz Five to preview SU’s game against Stanford.
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Fizz Five 8/21: Football Pre-Season Predictions, Possible Breakout Stars & Peter Majstorovic Signs
Nico Horning and Alex Burstein jump on this week’s edition of the Fizz Five podcast. 1. National Media Projections for Syracuse (1:18)2. Ohio Game Predictions (7:30)3. Possible Breakout Stars for Football (12:17)4. Could College GameDay come to Syracuse? (17:08)5. Peter Majstorovic Signs with Syracuse Basketball (21:34)
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Syracuse lands front court depth with Petar Majstorovic
Just when it seemed like the 2024-25 roster was finalized for Syracuse Men’s Basketball, the Orange made a change yesterday. Petar Majstrovic, a Serbian-born center who has played in France the past few year, signed his NLI with Syracuse. A Syracuse press release has Majstrovic listed as a center, but with a 6-9 frame, a…
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Chance Westry Cleared to Play
Chance Westry hasn’t played a game of college basketball in over a year. Now, according to On3’s Joe Tipton, he’s finally cleared to play again. Westry’s career has taken some wild turns so far. He was a top-40 recruit in the class of 2022 in most rankings. Westry, a combo guard, is originally from Pennsylvania,…
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Syracuse set to host Georgetown in centennial matchup
A rivalry as old as time will have a new chapter written in just a few months. On December 14th, the Orange will host the Hoyas for the 100th matchup between the two squads. The two former Big East rivals have matched up yearly for the past nine years. In the last meeting between the…
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Sadiq White To Play Senior Season At IMG Academy
The headlines this summer in the 315 may be dominated by Fran Brown and his inaugural season on the gridiron, but Adrian Autry and SU men’s basketball have had themselves a significant offseason thus far. Back in May, the Orange made a big splash on the recruiting boards, landing class of 2025 five-star Sadiq White.…
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Top-40 Recruit Acaden Lewis Visits Syracuse Today
The past few years of recruiting for Syracuse basketball have been about as weird as it gets. The 2021 class was just Benny Williams, and we all know how that ended up. Jim Boeheim said that the ’22 class was the best he’s ever seen. It ended up flopping. Then in Boeheim’s final year, 2023,…
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Men’s basketball schedule gets good test with Maryland
A challenging non-conference schedule for Syracuse men’s basketball in 2024-25 got even harder yesterday, when Syracuse announced that Maryland will be its opponent at the Gotham Classic at the Barclays Center on Dec. 21. The Orange now have at least three, with the possibility of four, power conference opponents on its 2024 non-conference schedule. Syracuse…
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