Tag: syracuse basketball
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Syracuse’s Ties to Team USA
Today was Memorial Day, so it only felt right to write about Syracuse basketball’s ties to Team USA. SU has only had three players and one coach ever represent America in the Olympics. So, who were each of them, and what impact did they have on the team? Carmelo Anthony While being one of if…
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Another possible transfer is expressing interest in coming to Syracuse
As the offseason rolls on for Syracuse basketball, another guard from the portal could be joining SU’s squad. Four-star Lucas Taylor entered the portal in March and has not expressed real interest in a program. That was until Taylor reposted a story post from SU center Naheem McLeod. So, who is Taylor, and what role…
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Here are the Current NBA players from Syracuse
Syracuse has long established a proud tradition of producing talented basketball players who go on to make a mark in the NBA. To date, more than 50 former Orange players have featured in the NBA, with four former Syracuse players standing out in the 2023/24 season, earning admiration from fans, journalists, TV broadcasters, and sports…
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Does Syracuse Have More Minutes To Give Away
It feels like everything I write nowadays I want to start with the same disclaimer. *COLLEGE SPORTS ARE WEIRD NOW AND MAKE NO SENSE*. Because that’s just how the world is. The days of developing players for four years and guys sitting on the bench waiting for their turn are long gone. Just look at…
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Syracuse offers 2025 three-star small forward Ryder Frost
Syracuse men’s basketball often merges the forward and guard positions. Depending on the depth chart, JJ Starling, Chris Bell, Chance Westry and Jyare Davis all could be listed at the small forward position or a number of other spots. That’s a pretty stacked group of players. But with all possibly leaving Syracuse after the 2024…
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Former Orange player could appear in NBA finals for the first time in 44 years
With the NBA Eastern Conference finals just two days away, one Syracuse player is four wins away from reaching the NBA finals. Forward Oshae Brissett is a member of the top-seeded Boston Celtics. The Celtics cruised past the Cavaliers in five games in the second round of the playoffs, and are now slated to play…
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Syracuse’s Recruitment of Kiyan Anthony is Picking Up Steam
Since he’s been in middle school, Syracuse has been the presumed destination for Kiyan Anthony. With his dad leading the Orange to the 2003 national title, that prediction makes a lot of sense. It’s exciting too, given he’s a consensus 4-star recruit and top-50 player in the class of 2025. However, it usually isn’t that…
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Where Are Syracuse Basketball Transfers Going?
Six Syracuse basketball transfers have left the program so far. Some have a destination picked out so far, while others are still in the portal. Let’s run through where the Orange’s outgoing players have, or will, end up. Maliq Brown: Duke This one came out of nowhere. The All-ACC Defender seemed to be planning on…
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Former Syracuse guard Judah Mintz with a mixed at G league camp
It’s been just over a month since star Syracuse guard Judah Mintz announced he was not returning to the Orange for the 2024-25 season. The Baltimore native was in Chicago this past weekend for the G-league elite combine, and competed among some of the best young talents in basketball. Mintz played two games over the…
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Is it time for Syracuse to bring back guard Kadary Richmond?
Guard Kadary Richmond is ranked as the number one remaining prospect by 247 sports in the portal. The former Syracuse player transferred from SU after his freshman year, averaging just over six points before transferring to Seton Hall. The Brooklyn native stayed with the Pirates all the way to his senior year, but is now…
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Fizz Five 5/4: Syracuse Hoops Roster, SU Men’s & Women’s Lacrosse Goals in NCAA Tourneys
Nico Horning and Adam Gotkin jump on this week’s Fizz Five Podcast. They break down Syracuse men’s basketball’s depth and what some realistic goals are for SU men’s and women’s lacrosse in the NCAA Tournament: 1. Bell and Starling Return for SU (1:55)2. Does Syracuse Need a Center? (9:05)3. SU MLAX Loss vs Duke (14:17)4.…
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With Starling and Bell officially back for the 2024-25 season, what does the SU starting five look like?
Forward Chris Bell and guard JJ Starling are officially returning to SU for the 2024-25 season. Both players were expected to return but never announced anything until the last few days. With both sophomores returning for their junior year, head coach Adrian Autry can start to create his starting five. So, what is Syracuse’s most…
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Syracuse Keeps Looking For Center Depth
With three scholarship spots still available for Syracuse basketball, the Orange’s focus right now seems to be on adding depth at the center position. Cheikh Sadibou Ndiaye, a 6’10” center from the class of 2024, is reportedly visiting SU next week, according to NYCHoops.net. That was confirmed by Ndiaye’s current prep school. Ndiaye is an…
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Someone’s Getting Left Out of Syracuse’s Rotation
Someone is going to get left out of Syracuse’s backcourt rotation next year. There’s plenty of guards, plus potential future additions in Ken Evans Jr., Braeden Smith, and others. With that much manpower, Adrian Autry won’t be able to put everyone on the court. Before looking at who’s going to play, let’s first find out…
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Fizz Five 4/28:Transfer Portal Update, ACC Football Rankings, and Lacrosse Updates
Tyler Aitken and Dan Shalam connect for another episode of Fizz Five to dive into Syracuse basketball, football, and lacrosse: 1. Dakota Leffew Picks Georgia (1:05)2. Jaquan Carlos Commits (6:30)3. William Patterson Transfers (11:27)4. Locked On vs. CFBudge (14:07)5. Lacrosse Postseason Update (18:57)
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Assessing Syracuse’s Backcourt Outlook
With the transfer portal set to close May 1, Syracuse’s roster is taking shape heading into the summer. The frontcourt is well-known with the likes of Naheem McLeod, Eddie Lampkin Jr., Chris Bell, Jyare Davis, and Donnie Freeman. However, the frontcourt has been the recent dilemma that SU has attempted to fix. Guard Judah Mintz…
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Syracuse needs to add guard Dakota Leffew
I wrote nearly a week ago about how Syracuse needed to add a prolific scorer, and they did just that. With SU getting Hofstra guard Jaquan Carlos out of the portal, the backcourt is nearly set. But, it seems like there is still one more piece on the way for the Orange that could round…
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Jaquan Carlos: Syracuse’s First Pass-First Point Guard Since…
After plenty of speculation, Syracuse has finally added a true point guard to its roster: Jaquon Carlos. The Hofstra transfer averaged over 6 assists per game last season, a top-15 mark in the country. That, plus some solid defense for a 6’0” guard, makes up a classic point guard, a somewhat dying breed. Let’s run…
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A Goodbye to Fizz Nation
It’s been a wonderful two and half years writing and reporting for The Fizz. From the games to the stories and the interactions online, it has been an incredibly fun ride that has shaped the early stages of my career. I’ve gotten to work with some wonderful people, and of course, our fearless leader, Damon…
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Projecting Syracuse’s Starting Lineup
College basketball rosters are far from set. However, Syracuse has around ten players that are worthy of playing, so it’s time for a first draft of a starting lineup and rotation. Bench, Frontcourt: William Patterson and Naheem McLeod There’s been plenty of Syracuse fans that have been pushing for the Orange to add another guard,…
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Thank You, Orange Fizz
Goodness, how lucky am I? After 200+ articles, tons of chatter on Fizz Five, and countless tweets ranting about SU Football or Men’s Basketball, my time at Orange Fizz has come to an end. And it has been nothing short of an absolute thrill. When I stepped on the campus of Syracuse University in August…
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Syracuse needs to add one more guard from the transfer portal
With the additions of forward Jyare Davis from Delaware and center Eddie Lampkin Jr. from Colorado, Syracuse is set on the front court. Yet, SU is still searching to replace guard Judah Mintz. So what are the Orange’s options in the portal? Mount St. Mary guard Dakota Leffew This option for Syracuse should be no…
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Syracuse Is Finding The Perfect Roster Balance
North Carolina may have “only” gotten to the Sweet 16 in March Madness, but that program’s roster was about as well-balanced as it could have been. The Tar Heels had veteran, homegrown players in RJ Davis and Armando Bacot, transfer portal experience in Cormac Ryan and Harrison Ingram, and a new kid on the block…
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Fizz Five 4/17: Transfer Portal Update, Football Spring Game Preview, and Lacrosse Talk
Adam Gotkin and Nico Horning connect for another episode of Fizz Five to dive into Syracuse football, basketball, and lacrosse: 1. Syracuse Basketball Transfers Out (0:55)2. Jyare Davis Commitment and Other Potential Orange (6:55)3. Football Spring Game Preview (13:28)4. Men’s Lacrosse Season Update (20:20)5. Women’s Lacrosse Season Update (26:24)
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Does Syracuse Need a True Point Guard?
As college basketball continues to evolve, one thing that has become a big topic of conversation is the importance of having a true point guard on the floor. Syracuse hasn’t had one in a while. From Judah Mintz this past year to Joe Girard, the Orange have had combo guards and shooting guards running the…
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Three SU Outgoing Transfers Find New Homes
As the transfer portal chaos continues, three members of the Orange family who announced their intention to leave Syracuse this season have committed to new schools over the past couple of days. It’s always interesting to see what kind of schools go after and get these former SU players. It can be a good measuring…
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Syracuse Hauls In Delaware Transfer Jyare Davis
Forward Jyare Davis has transferred to Syracuse. The Newark, DE native played with Delaware for three seasons averaging 14.1 points and 5.8 rebounds. Davis is fresh off a career-high 17.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game during his senior season. He led the team in points for the first time last year. Looking at the…
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Where Do Syracuse’s Players (Current and Former) Land in Portal Rankings?
The portal is buzzing again. Players are going in and out, committing to schools, taking visits, narrowing their lists, and all the fun stuff. So, let’s take a look at the Syracuse angle of which players that left after this season are showing up in portal rankings, along with where SU commits Eddie Lampkin and…
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Where will Syracuse basketball guard Dyaisha Fair land in tonight’s WNBA draft?
With the WNBA draft tonight, one Syracuse player is shining amongst the rest of the field. SU star guard Dyaisha Fair will be in attendance in New York City tonight for the draft. The grad student is the first ever player in program history to be invited and attend the selection process. So how did…
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Syracuse Is Reeling In Experience
There’s been a lot of turnover recently when it comes to Syracuse hoops. However, most of it has been for the better. Of course, for SU fans, experience is the definition of 47-year head coach Jim Boeheim. But there’s a new show in town, and Boeheim is mostly out of the picture. Judah Mintz, Justin…
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What the Dan Engelstad Hire Says About the NCAA Landscape
Syracuse basketball has already found a new assistant coach to replace Gerry McNamara: Dan Engelstad. After serving as the head coach for Mount St. Mary’s for six seasons, Engelstad may not have seemed like the obvious hire, but the choice says a lot about SU as a program and the state of the NCAA as…
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Should Syracuse Target 5-Star Aden Holloway?
It seems like every day there’s another player who enters the transfer portal that makes SU fans excited. Yesterday afternoon, former five-star from Auburn Aden Holloway announced he was entering the portal. The point guard is initially from California and was ranked 16th in his senior class by 247Sports. Out of high school, the 6’0…
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Syracuse Set To Lose Key Player But Could Have Several Transfers Lined Up
Sources have revealed that Syracuse guard Judah Mintz will not be returning to the Orange and will instead enter the upcoming NBA draft. This decision comes after a standout sophomore season in which Mintz led the team in scoring, averaging 18.8 points per game. He was also recognized as a second-team All-ACC player for his…
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Way Too Early Predictions for Syracuse Basketball
With the national championship going on today, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about tangible results for next season. Is the roster finalized? Not even close. Is the landscape of the ACC certain? Nope. Is it fun to make predictions anyway? Absolutely. These are just guesses, so have some fun with it. Preseason Ranking:…
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