Tag: syracuse basketball
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Elijah Moore Would Get the SU Recruiting Ball Rolling Again
It’s been well chronicled how Syracuse has struggled to recruit with NIL and the transfer portal now being a major part of college basketball. 2022’s six-man recruiting class (seven if you include transfer Mounir Hima), will likely be its largest for a while. But, even though the Orange have had small classes in recent memory…
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Fizz Instant Reaction: Syracuse Clips Virginia Tech, 82-72
The Fizz’s Carter Bainbridge had postgame coverage following Syracuse’s 82-72 victory over Virginia Tech. (Originally recorded 1/11/23)
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Syracuse Stifles Virginia Tech in Bounce-Back Win, 82-72
Following a disappointing defeat in Charlottesville, Syracuse (11-6, 4-2 ACC) returned to the JMA Wireless Dome in need of a feel-good win. The Orange got just that and then some in a sound 82-72 victory over Virginia Tech (11-6, 1-5 ACC). Syracuse combined efficient shooting, strong defense, and got hefty contributions from its freshmen to…
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Three Keys to a Victory over Virginia Tech
Earlier today, we wrote about how Syracuse’s opportunities for victories are running out due to the tough nature of the schedule. One of those winnable games was Virginia Tech. We’re inching closer to tipoff between the Orange and Hokies, so let’s take a look at how SU emerges from that game victorious. Before we do…
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Syracuse Doesn’t Have Many Winnable Games Left, but Virginia Tech is One
Coming off Saturday’s 73-66 loss at Virginia, it was clear despite the seven-point margin that Syracuse and UVA are not in the same class of team. The Cavaliers are on a level that the Orange may never even reach this season, and that’s a group still getting better. Even better, SU’s schedule is only going…
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This is Syracuse’s Biggest Problem
We know what you’re thinking. How can there possibly be one that trumps the rest? Syracuse is flawed on both the offensive and defensive ends, and Virginia exposed that on Saturday. But if one particular problem is solved, it would go a long way towards resolving the issues on both sides of the ball. So,…
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“We Just Made Too Many Mistakes,” Says Only Coach Whose Team Routinely Does
Apparently, Jim Boeheim is an affable person off the court. Get him away from basketball, and there’s a warmth beneath his competitive facade. He’s been described as a loving father and a devoted husband, with a wry sense of humor that brings the house down whenever it peeks through after games and on Syracuse radio…
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Why Did John Bol Ajak Start Yesterday?
Jim Boeheim has said multiple times this year that Benny Williams is Syracuse’s best forward. Unfortunately, Williams wasn’t healthy yesterday, missing the loss to Virginia with a stomach bug. So in his place, instead of starting Justin Taylor, who put up 25 points against Bryant, or Maliq Brown, who by far is SU’s best rebounder…
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Did Virginia Crack Syracuse’s Code?
The 73-66 scoreline doesn’t tell you even a quarter of the storyline to why the Orange lost. In fact, the game should tell everyone more about Syracuse’s flaws than SU’s fight to lose by just seven to the 11th ranked team in the country. This picture tells the whole story. With three Cuse players averaging…
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Postgame Report Card: SU Sputters Against #11 Virginia 73-66
The game was over within the first 20 seconds when John Bol Ajak turned the ball over and committed a foul. SU leads for a whopping zero minutes and zero seconds in a 73-66 loss at #11 Virginia. SU made it interesting late in the second half but ran out of time in a sluggish…
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Fizz Five 1/6: Louisville Recap, Joe Girard’s Hot Streak, and the Best Team in the ACC
Ian Unsworth and Liam Griffin join forces to talk about what has been a wild stretch in the SU hoops landscape. 1. Louisville Recap: (1:13-15:02)2. Virginia Preview: (15:02-23:14)3. Do We Owe Joe Girard An Apology?: (23:14-28:04)4. Who is the best team in the ACC?: (28:04-36:06)5. Women’s Hoops Update: (36:06-Close)
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Joe Girard Deserves an Apology
Since Joe Girard stepped on campus, the guard has been inconsistent. A great game, followed by one where he was a liability. A stretch where he looked like an all-ACC player, followed by one where he couldn’t hit a shot. This led to plenty of criticism. Some of it was warranted, specifically about his decision…
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Realistic Expectations for the Final Record
Tut tut tut. After a mediocre (at best) performance at the KFC Yum! Center last night, Syracuse is 10-5 and 3-1 in conference play. Sure, the record is solid and the Orange have won seven of their last eight, but the eye test says the most about this team’s merit, or lack thereof. The forwards…
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Postgame Report Card: Syracuse Skids Past L’ville 70-69
Sheesh what an ugly game at the Yum Center. SU barely beats a Louisville team that’s now 2-13. Syracuse looked lethargic offensively and struggled on the glass all night long. It was a very frustrating performance to watch but at the end of the day it’s a road win in the ACC. The Orange move…
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This is the Benny Williams Syracuse Needs
Over the last two years, no one has gotten more criticism from Jim Boeheim than Benny Williams. It’s seemingly been a constant plea from the head coach to his forward to be the five-star player he was expected to be coming out of IMG Academy. Finally, Boeheim and Syracuse fans saw it against Boston College.…
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New Year’s Resolutions for SU Men’s Basketball
Happy New Year Fizz Nation! In the light of auld acquaintances being forgot and drinking a cup of kindness yet, let’s dissect some New Year’s Resolutions for Jim Boeheim’s bunch. We touched on it in the latest edition of Fizz Five, but here’s some more food for thought. 1. Give Chris Bell a Rebounding Ultimatum…
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Fizz Five 1/1: Pinstripe Bowl Recap, Men’s Hoops Lineup Changes, and New Year’s Resolutions
Cam Ezeir and Carter Bainbridge are back on Fizz Five to recap SU football’s Pinstripe Bowl, discuss men’s hoops’ lineup and recent clash against BC, and talk New Year’s Resolutions for Jim Boeheim and company.
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Powers Past Boston College 79-65
Syracuse came out of the gate slow, and at points throughout the first half, it looked as if BC had a track to its first win in nine tries. But a breakout performance from one of SU’s much-maligned players and clutch buckets down the stretch helped the ‘Cuse to a 79-65 win. Let’s get into…
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Could ‘24 5-Star Elliot Cadeau Become SU’s First “NIL Recruit”?
In the midst of all the talk about what Syracuse football could pull off Thursday and what all SU men’s basketball is doing wrong, it’s easy to forget that the recruiting cycle never sleeps – particularly for Jim Boeheim and company. Though his team is on a holiday break, ‘Cuse hoops had its world shaken…
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It’s Time for SU Hoops to Make Necessary Lineup Changes
Almost a week has passed since Syracuse men’s basketball was in action. For better or worse, the Orange (8-5, 1-1 ACC) get time to rest before squaring up with Boston College on New Year’s Eve. Whether you believe time off will defrost SU or cost it momentum, there’s no question ‘Cuse has some things to…
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Syracuse Basketball Report Cards: Pre-Christmas Edition
Do you remember our ‘Cuse basketball report cards from last month? Well it’s time to update them right before Syracuse’s final lengthy break of the season. With only two ACC games in SU’s back pocket, take these grades with a slight grain of salt, considering a vast majority of the Orange’s opponents were the likes…
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Syracuse Has a Long Way To Go
Syracuse had been playing with fire for a while now, and it finally got burned in an 84-82 loss at home to Pittsburgh Tuesday night. The Orange once again started slow, as they have for the entirety of this homestand, and mounted a furious comeback late in the second half, but could not finish the…
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Panther Pain: Syracuse’s Comeback Effort Falls Short Against Pitt, 84-82
With the holiday break on the horizon, Syracuse men’s basketball was dispatched from the warmth of the JMA Wireless Dome and into the cold in inauspicious, not-so-merry fashion. In its 84-82 victory, Pittsburgh (9-4, 2-0 ACC) handled SU (8-5, 1-1 ACC) with more ease than the final score would indicate. The Panthers started strong, dominated…
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Fizz Instant Reaction: Pitt Outlasts Syracuse, 84-82
Carter Bainbridge and Ian Unsworth dissect SU’s 84-82 loss to Pitt on The Fizz’s postgame Twitter Space. (Originally recorded 12/20/22)
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How did Syracuse Fare in Non-Conference Play?
Syracuse’s non-conference play is officially over. Saturday’s win over Cornell saw SU move to 8-4 on the season, riding a five game win streak. One of those victories, perhaps the most impressive one, came against ACC foe Notre Dame, so the Orange end conference play with a 7-4 record. How good is that? Well, let’s…
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Syracuse Blitz Cornell 78-63 For Fifth Straight Win
Syracuse looked dead in the water against non-conference opponents to start the season, but after a dominant second half, the Orange conquered the Cornell Big Red 78-63 for their fifth consecutive win. That includes an impressive 42-0 record over Cornell under the direction of Jim Boeheim. The early portion of the game was an eyesore…
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What Position Group Should Syracuse be Recruiting Hardest?
It’s been well-documented that Syracuse has no future recruits committed to playing for the program beyond this season. Yes, the Orange have a bevy of young players on the team right now, but there’s always turnover in the offseason. Whether through the transfer portal, NBA Draft, or graduation, SU will lose players. So, as the…
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What Should Syracuse’s Starting Lineup Be?
Through Syracuse’s first 11 games of the season, Jim Boeheim has used the same starting lineup. That’s not uncommon, most years when Boeheim picks a lineup he tends to stick with it unless something drastic happens or there’s an injury. This season, it’s been Joe Girard III, Judah Mintz, Chris Bell, Benny Williams, and Jesse…
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Fizz Instant Reaction: Syracuse Wins Fourth Straight, Beats Monmouth 86-71
Ethan Frank hears from Jim Boeheim after the Orange’s seventh win of the season. Plus, Francesco Simone joins the program to discuss SU’s lackluster first half. Then, Ethan talks with Judah Mintz and Jesse Edwards in the Syracuse locker room about the team’s reaction to the men’s soccer team winning the national championship, and more!
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Evades Early Trouble, Eases Past Monmouth 86-71
With all the excitement on campus, and in the JMA Dome on the Syracuse men’s soccer team, which won the national championship, by the way, it was easy for Syracuse basketball to feel they could slow-play Monmouth, kenpom’s 327th-ranked team out of 363 squads coming into Monday night. But, a first-half offensive explosion put a…
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Is a Starting Lineup Change Coming in the Not-to-Distant Future?
With players like John Bol Ajak and Justin Taylor not only seeing more minutes but playing effectively too, you have to wonder if a change is going to be made. Last week we wrote about how Benny Williams is running out of excuses/time to not live up to his billing (though he did have a…
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Could John Bol Ajak Anchor a Defensive Resurgence?
Syracuse men’s hoops just pulled off what last year’s Orange squad could not – hold on to a double-digit halftime lead against Georgetown. This year, SU led the Hoyas by 11 at the break and never let things get truly close. ‘Cuse played efficient offense and mostly stayed within the paint, while its defense shut…
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Postgame Report Card: Syracuse Runs Georgetown Out of the Dome 83-64
The first few minutes weren’t pretty but the rest of them were. Syracuse Hoops rebounded from a tough start to get our in front of rival Georgetown and never look back. SU maintained an eleven point halftime lead and boosted it to 19 by the time the final buzzer sounded. There’s a lot to like…
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Fizz Instant Reaction: Syracuse Blows Out Rival Georgetown 83-64
LISTEN: John Eads recaps SU Hoops’ impressive blowout win over rival Georgetown.
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Fizz Five 12/9 – SU Football’s Coordinator Turnover, Bowl Preview, and Hoops Overview
Cam Ezeir and Carter Bainbridge are back on Fizz Five to discuss Syracuse’s recent coordinator turnover, SU’s Pinstripe Bowl preview vs. Minnesota, and SU basketball’s outlook nine games into the year.
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How Does Syracuse’s 5-4 Start Impact its Recruiting?
SU is coming off a massive blowout win over Oakland on Tuesday night, where the Orange took down the Golden Grizzlies 95-66. There were a lot of positives to take away, and some negatives, but one main thing that comes to mind is that everyone comes to the same conclusions after every game. It’s an…
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