Tag: syracuse basketball
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How Did Last Year’s Syracuse Transfers Perform At Their New Schools?
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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
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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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Handing Out Syracuse Mid-Tourney Superlatives
Syracuse makes its 24th sweet 16 appearance tomorrow against Houston. A spot many didn‚Äôt have SU in about a month ago. The credit goes to the Orange‚Äôs ability to block out the noise and play their game. But aside from team persistence, there are plenty of individuals standing out in March. It‚Äôs time to give…
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Fizz Radio 3/27: Syracuse’s Tourney Run, Houston Preview, and the Big Dance
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte hop on the mic for this week’s Fizz Radio. The guys discuss how Syracuse made it to the Sweet Sixteen, give the scouting report on Houston, and take a broader look at the bracket. Oh, and of course, get to Fictional Fizz and your Fizz Feedback. You can listen to…
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Alright, is Buddy Boeheim Really This Good?
Buddy Boeheim is making the country pay attention to Syracuse basketball right now. It’s not just that he led the Orange to the Sweet 16. It’s more than that. Boeheim’s recent excellence, his relationship with his father, and his newfound swagger makes Syracuse basketball cool again. While the fans and the program reap the benefits…
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Is Buddy Boeheim the Hottest Player in the NCAA Tournament Right Now?
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Should Syracuse fear the Mountaineers?
Syracuse needed to handle two standouts in the round of 64. Those were Mountain West Player of the Year Matt Mitchell and guard Jordan Schakel, who shot a conference best 47% from three in the regular season. The two led San Diego State in scoring in 21 of its 27 games. The Orange were able…
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Here’s How #11 is Syracuse’s Magic Number
The madness kicks off Thursday. For Syracuse, it can start the upset domino on Friday in its first round date with 6th seed San Diego State. A positive for SU is it seems to enjoy the underdog limelight. In 2016, the 10th seeded Orange made it to the Final Four and in ‚Äò17-‚Äô18, the 11th…
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Ultimate Selection Sunday Viewing Guide
Selection Sunday is fast-approaching, and it seems like every Syracuse fan will have their eyes glued to the TV, waiting to discover the Orange’s fate. Maybe SU will be in the First Four. Maybe the Orange won’t make it at all. Either way, here’s what you need to know for Selection Sunday. Date: March 14…
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Can Buddy Carry SU on a March Run?
After seeing what Buddy Boeheim was able to do in the second and third rounds of the ACC Tournament, it seems like the sky is the limit for the junior. Boeheim racked up a career high 31 points against Virginia in the eliminator to go along with 27 against NC State. It’s the best two…
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Buddy Boeheim is Back to His Usual Self
Ring the bell, sound the horn. Buddy Boeheim is officially back following his 27-point outburst against NC State. It has been a common narrative all season to declare someone as the true number one. Or at least a player who has the chops to take SU to previously unreachable heights. Boeheim is the player to…
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Who Can Carry SU to an ACC Tournament Run?
With the ACC Tournament around the corner, Syracuse basketball is squarely on the bubble, in need of at least one win. But it seems like a run in the conference tournament would push the Orange over the edge into the Big Dance. In order for Syracuse to make a deep run, they’ll have to rely…
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Fizz Radio 3/6: NCAA Tourney, ACC Tourney & What If?
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte hop on the mic for this week’s Fizz Radio. The guys wrap up Syracuse basketball’s regular season and look to the NCAA Tournament, go through all of the ACC Tournament scenarios, and play a little game called “What If?”. Oh, and of course get to your Fictional Fizz and Fizz…
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Louisville is Cancelled. Now What?
Syracuse basketball was stripped of yet another opportunity for a quadrant-1 win on Wednesday when Louisville came down with another COVID-19 positive. The Orange have now had four games against quadrant-1 teams cancelled or postponed this year due to the pandemic.¬† Sure, the Orange needed to capitalize on the opportunities they already had against quality…
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Has Mike Hopkins Ruined His Chances to be the Next Syracuse Head Coach?
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History Isn’t on Syracuse’s Side
Syracuse basketball‚Äôs convincing road win against NC State has a lot of fans thinking the Orange are treading water with Selection Sunday just over a month out. But the truth is, SU needs to do a lot more than just stay alive. They have a lot more to prove. Bart Torvik from barttorvik.com says only…
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Syracuse Thoroughly Outplayed, Falls to Clemson 78-61
Well, there‚Äôs certainly no sugarcoating it. Saturday‚Äôs loss to Clemson was an ugly one. The Orange lost 78-61, shooting 30 percent from the field, but it only seems to get worse from there. Perhaps most disappointingly, Saturday‚Äôs blowout loss will carry negative postseason implications form along with it. Now falling to 10-6 overall (4-5 in…
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Syracuse vs. Virginia: Three Keys for the Orange
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So, Quincy Guerrier is Gone, Right?
Alright, let’s make this clear. Quincy Guerrier has emerged as one of the premiere forwards in the country. The sophomore’s 20 points and nine rebounds in the win against Virginia Tech reinforces that fact. But while Guerrier’s 16.9 points and 9.6 rebounds per game set him apart from the rest of the ACC, it also…
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Fizz Radio 1/23: Rotation Debate, Mid-Season Awards & Mark Berman Previews Virginia Tech
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte host this week’s Fizz Radio. The guys debate who should be in Syracuse Men’s Basketball’s rotation, hand out some mid-season awards, and preview this weekend’s matchup against Virginia Tech with Mark Berman of the Roanoke Times. Oh and of course, they get to Fictional Fizz and Fizz Feedback. You can…
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