Tag: syracuse basketball
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Could Jesse Edwards be An X-Factor for Syracuse?
When Syracuse faded out of the NCAA Tournament with a loss to Houston back on March 27th, the immediate reactions for Syracuse fans were that of disappointment quickly followed by hopefulness for 2022. And why not? At the time, the prospect of possibly returning all five starters and a rising star in Kadary Richmond had…
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Where Should Syracuse Focus its Recruiting?
When Kamari Lands became Syracuse‚Äôs first 2022 commit, and Symir Torrence transferred to SU, the recruiting focus took a drastic turn from guards to centers. The talk on the Hill was no longer about Dior Johnson‚Äôs decommitment or the possibility of landing Zion Cruz. The focus shifted to Donovan Clingan and Kyle Filipowski due to…
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SU Athletics Reminds us What Memorial Day is all About
Let’s not forget why you’re off from work and the kids are off from school today. Memorial Day is a chance for you to celebrate what you have with who you love. Maybe that’s at the beach, on the golf course, or at home because others aren’t so lucky. But whatever you do on Memorial…
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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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Why Is the Incoming Class of 2022 So Important?
The class of 2022 is the most integral incoming class that SU has ever had.¬†That‚Äôs because the last couple years of Syracuse recruiting has been interesting to say the least. There was the decommitment of five-star Darius Bazley, followed up by the expectation of local product Joe Girard, all paired with the copious amounts of…
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What Does this Postseason Mean for Melo?
Ever since Carmelo Anthony‚Äôs championship freshman campaign (likely the best one-and-done ever), titles have eluded him. Melo is going to the Hall of Fame when he retires as a scoring champion, 10-time All-Star and six-time All-NBA selection. The Larry O‚ÄôBrien trophy is the only thing missing from his mantle. So an NBA crown, even as…
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Could Demetris Nichols be the Answer?
The longstanding gripe Syracuse basketball fans have had with the program is the inability to recruit upper-echelon centers. The last true big man the Orange had to anchor the Zone was Rakeem Christmas. But he only contributed at an elite level in his senior season (2014-2015). It was supposed to be DaJuan Coleman, but injuries…
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Top Three Former SU Hoopers Primed for an NBA Return
The ball doesn’t stop bouncing after college for a lot of Syracuse basketball players, even the ones who don’t quite make the league out of college. While Alan Griffin and Quincy Guerrier are probing the NBA draft waters with a lot of skepticism, it’s time to check up on the guys still trying to make…
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What Would Arthur Kaluma to the Orange Mean For Syracuse?
When you look at Syracuse Men‚Äôs Basketball‚Äôs recruiting profile for the class of 2021, it‚Äôs pretty thin. Let me lay it out for you. Benny Williams – Signed and Committed That‚Äôs it. That‚Äôs the whole list. One player coming in and a whole lot going out is not a recipe for success. However, Syracuse may…
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Will Official Visits Fill Out Syracuse’s Class of 2022?
It‚Äôs not often that consistently reaching out to a player, or attending a multitude of his/her high school/AAU games drives in a recruit. The official visit is the best persuasive technique. Not only does a player get to meet his future coaches and teammates in their element, but the recruit can get to know the…
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How Should Mama Boeheim Feel About This Syracuse Season?
With Mother’s Day in the rearview mirror, the gifts given and the Hallmark cards exchanged, Juli Boeheim is hoping both of her sons shine in the Dome next year. She won’t have to mix and match orange and Cornell red anymore. Jimmy and Buddy are on the same squad, but nobody knows exactly what to…
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Fizz Radio 5/8: SU in the Draft, Guerrier’s Departure & Five-Star Review
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte host Fizz Radio this week and cover everything you need to know in the world of Syracuse sports. The guys discuss the SU football players who were taken in the NFL Draft, debate how Quincy Guerrier’s transfer news will impact SU basketball, and answer all the big SU recruiting questions…
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If the NCAA Approves This, Call it the Sidibe Statute
Over the next few days, the NCAA is meeting in Indianapolis to discuss possible college basketball rule changes. Some are more likely to be approved than others, but one presents an interesting opportunity for Syracuse especially. There have been rumblings of a modified six-foul rule, unlike the six foul limit in the NBA. With it,…
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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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Here’s Why Quincy Guerrier is Transferring
Just add fuel to the fire. Quincy Guerrier isn’t coming back to Syracuse if and when he bows out of the NBA Draft process. Instead, he’ll transfer, making it five from last year’s roster and seven departed when you factor in Marek Dolezaj and Alan Griffin turning pro. A lot of people assumed with last…
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Fizz Radio 5/1: Newton Loses Trust, SU QB Room, 5 Star Review
On this edition of Fizz Radio, Brad Klein and Cameron Ezeir debate the level of trust Syracuse fans should have in the Orange coaching staff after Woody Newton lost faith. Plus, Dino Babers says this is the most talented QB room he has seen on the Hill.
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Woody Newton Lost Trust in SU, Should You?
The mass exodus from Syracuse basketball makes it pretty clear. Seven departed players after a Sweet 16 run screams a lack of trust in where the program is going. So when Woody Newton told the Oklahoman that he transferred to Oklahoma State because he couldn’t trust the Orange coaching staff, it’s important to ask how…
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Breaking Down Syracuse’s Competition for Donovan Clingan
If there‚Äôs one position that has lacked as of recent on the Hill, it‚Äôs the center slot. Over the past couple years, Bourama Sidibe and Paschal Chukwu have clogged the paint and added very minimal improvements to their respective SU groups. But a player who can change this fortune is Donovan Clingan, who just released…
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What Does Oshae Brissett’s Success Mean for SU?
After bouncing around the G-League for two years, Oshae Brissett finally has an NBA home. The Indiana Pacers signed him to a three-year deal after two straight 10-day contracts. Four straight starts later, it seems clear that this is no fluke. With centers Myles Turner (toe) and Goga Bitadze (ankle), Brissett was given an opportunity…
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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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Fizz Radio 4/17: Roster Reset, Five-Star Review & PJ Clark Previews the NFL Draft
Matt Bonaparte and Jaron May hop on the mic for this week’s Fizz Radio. They guys look over the current Syracuse Men’s Basketball roster, debut a new segment called Five-Star Review, and are joined by Boom or Bust: The Draft Show’s PJ Clark to discuss Syracuse Football’s NFL Draft prospects. Oh, and of course, get…
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Will Alan Griffin Be Back at SU?
The mass exodus from the Syracuse basketball program makes it hard to entertain the possibility that Alan Griffin will return to college after declaring for the NBA Draft. The junior left Illinois for Syracuse to show his scoring versatility, which he did in just one year on the Hill. The only question is was he…
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The Kamari Lands Interview: Why He Chose Syracuse
In the midst of a busy offseason, five-star Kamari Lands, ranked 19th in ESPN‚Äôs top 60 players in the class of 2022, announced his commitment to Syracuse. He was the first in his class to choose Jim Boeheim and the Orange. ‚ÄúIt’s always been one of my favorite schools growing up. (I like) how they…
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Syracuse Loses Alan Griffin to the NBA Draft
Alan Griffin will not return to Syracuse next year after declaring for the 2021 NBA draft. Griffin is also expected to signed with an agent, according to Adam Zagoria. Last year, Alan Griffin transferred to Syracuse after a pair of seasons in the shadows at Illinois. Griffin averaged nine points in just 18 minutes in…
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How Did Last Year’s Syracuse Transfers Perform At Their New Schools?
Photo Courtesy of Rhode Island Athletics
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Latest on Syracuse’s Pursuit of Justin Taylor
After five-star Kamari Lands committed to Syracuse on Wednesday, the conversation about the class of 2022 has officially started. Lands, ranked 19th in ESPN‚Äôs top 60 players in the class of 2022, picked SU over offers from DePaul, Marquette, Texas Tech, Xavier and Miami (OH). Although this is a huge pickup, and would be the…
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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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Fizz Radio 4/10: Dolezaj Turns Pro, Kamari Lands Commits
Thomas Shults and Brad Klein look back on Marek Dolezaj’s scrappy Syracuse career, reassess the state of Syracuse basketball, and dissect what Kamari Lands’ recruitment means for the Orange.
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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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