Tag: syracuse basketball
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Does It Matter Who Starts at Point Guard?
After Kadary Richmond‚Äôs 16 point, 7 rebound, 6 assist clinic and Joe Girard‚Äôs rough outing against Niagara, many Syracuse fans are calling for Jim Boeheim to swap out his struggling point guard for the longer, shinier and sexier option. That‚Äôs a question that will likely be asked throughout Buddy Boeheim‚Äôs two-week quarantine while Richmond starts…
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Who’s the Main Scorer with Hughes Gone?
Elijah Hughes was drafted 39th overall by the Utah Jazz five days ago. That‚Äôs great news, but it leaves a huge question mark on Syracuse Basketball. The newest member of the Jazz led the ACC in scoring last season with nearly 20 points each contest, he was this team‚Äôs go-to bucket. Not something that‚Äôs easy…
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The Fizz’s 2020-21 Syracuse Basketball Record Predictions
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Fizz Radio 11/21: Hughes Gets Drafted, Boeheim Tests Positive & Basketball Preseason Awards
This week’s Fizz Radio hosts, Matt Bonaparte and Jaron May, do a deep dive into the Syracuse Men’s Basketball world. The guys discuss Elijah Hughes getting drafted by the Jazz, Boeheim’s positive COVID-19 test and how it impacts the program, and even hand out some preseason awards. Plus, of course, they get to Fictional Fizz…
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Dinner is on him: Jerami Grant Cashes in with the Pistons
Outside of Carmelo Anthony, Syracuse basketball is notorious for producing pro‚Äôs that do not live up to their expectations. The highlight of Dion Waiters‚Äô career after being selected fourth overall in 2012 is riding the bench on a championship-winning Laker team last year. Even after winning Rookie of the Year in 2014, Michael Carter-Williams never…
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How does Hughes to the Jazz Jive?
When Elijah Hughes was drafted 39th overall to the Utah Jazz via the New Orleans Pelicans, he tweeted, ‚Äúwow i can‚Äôt stop shaking.‚Äù Maybe it‚Äôs because his NBA dream was finally realized. Maybe it‚Äôs because his NBA dream was finally realized with one of the best inherited situations the league has to offer.¬† The Jazz…
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Elijah Hughes’ NBA Draft Profile and Possible Destinations
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Jim Boeheim Tests Positive for COVID-19
Syracuse basketball head coach Jim Boeheim has tested positive for COVID-19, he announced Sunday night via Twitter. Boeheim, 75, is asymptomatic and beginning his isolation period. As of right now, one other Orange staff member has been reported positive. ACC rules for fall sports mandate that a student-athlete (and presumably a coach or staff member)…
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Syracuse Basketball is Back! Three Important Questions Heading Into This Season
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What is Quincy Guerrier’s 2020 Ceiling?
When Quincy Guerrier came to the Hill from Quebec, Syracuse fans expected immediate production out of the four-star. He showed glimpses of his potential as a jolt-piece off the bench. Guerrier averaged 6.9 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, which is nothing to scoff at. But it‚Äôs only fair to wonder what those numbers would…
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Looking Back at the Most Memorable Syracuse vs. Georgetown Moments in John Thompson’s Career
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Legendary Georgetown Coach John Thompson Dies at 78
Today every Syracuse fan‚Äôs hatred for John Thompson and the Georgetown Hoyas morphs into respect. ‚ÄúBig John‚Äù hadn‚Äôt coached since 1999, but his name will always be synonymous with revolutionary success for the African-American community, the Big East and one of the greatest rivalries in the history of college basketball. Thompson took over a sub-.500…
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8/29 Fizz Radio: Basketball in Rothstein 45, DeVito in the ACC, Hayden Nelson on SU Recruitment
This week’s hosts, Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte, discuss a plethora of Syracuse-related topics. They get into SU Men’s Basketball’s¬†#37¬†ranking in the Rothstein 45, debate where Tommy DeVito ranks among ACC quarterbacks, and are joined by Orange commit Hayden Nelson to talk about his virtual recruitment process. Oh, and of course get to your Fizz…
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SU Top 100: #6 Dave Bing
Our list‚Äôs No. 6 player amounted what still can be argued as the most prolific legacy in Syracuse basketball history. Dave Bing came to SU in the 1960s with the odds previously being stacked against him. A severe eye injury impaired his vision from the age of five, however, Bing would still go on to…
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SU Top 100: #13 Derrick Coleman
One of the many legendary #44s in Orange history claims the 13th spot on our SU Top 100 list. Derrick Coleman brought Detroit toughness to the iconic old Big East en route to one of the best careers Syracuse basketball has ever seen. Coleman was ahead of his time basketball-wise. You could drop him into…
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SU Top 100: #15 Sherman Douglas
Starting the day off with our list’s No. 15, this man was an absolute force for the Orange, on the basketball court. After accepting his only Division I scholarship offer to play at SU, Sherman Douglas certainly proved all of his doubters wrong during his collegiate career. As a sophomore in the 1986-1987 season, ‚ÄòThe…
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SU Top 100: #22 Lawrence Moten
Checking in at 22nd on our SU Top 100 list, we find a guy who scored a lot of points, the most in program history. You can find his number hanging in the Carrier Dome rafters and his “Poetry in Moten” nickname is arguably one of the greatest Orange monikers. Lawrence Moten brought his smooth…
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SU Top 100: #40 Jonny Flynn
We dive into the top 40 of our SU Top 100 list with one of the most electric players to ever step foot on the Carrier Dome floor. Niagara Falls‚Äô own Jonny Flynn was one of the most prolific players in Orange history, especially in a long line of great point guards. Whether it was…
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SU Top 100: #44 Jason Hart
Jim Boeheim is known for recruiting for the 2-3 zone. Find players that fit the system and worry about the rest later. This should be referred to as the ‚ÄúJason Hart model‚Äù. Hart is on this list for being one of the best zone defenders in Syracuse basketball history. The Los Angeles, CA native averaged…
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SU Top 100: #51 Brandon Triche
Staying on the hardwood for No. 51, our next player on the list comes from a bloodline that was rich in Orange to begin with. After his distinguished career at SU, Brandon Triche certainly built onto an already-cemented Syracuse family legacy. To the fondness of many, on The Hill, Triche‚Äôs uncle, Howard, played four years at…
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What does JJ Starling’s Prep School Transfer Mean for SU?
Syracuse 2022 target JJ Starling is taking his talents from C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, NY to La Lumiere School in LaPorte, Indiana. The four-star point guard is rated in ESPN‚Äôs Top 60 in his class, and currently holds offers from Syracuse, UConn, Washington, Miami (FL), Alabama and St. John’s, among others. It shouldn‚Äôt…
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Should Dior Johnson Reclassify to the Class of 2021?
Last week, Stockrisers.com and Rivals.com reported that 2022 Syracuse commit Dior Johnson, the class‚Äô top point guard, is considering reclassifying to the Class of 2021. This would make him a 17-year-old freshman. Johnson, a rising junior at powerhouse prep school Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va., is the highest-rated commit for the Orange…
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Fizz Four: Buzzer-Beaters No. 1
The Fizz Four buzzer-beater series ends with a shot that is more than just a miraculous play, more than just a program-defining moment. The best buzzer-beater in Syracuse history is also one of the most crucial in college basketball history. 1. The Pearl of the Big East, 1984 The Big East in its adolescent years…
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Fizz Four: Buzzer-Beaters No. 2
Our Fizz Four countdown of Syracuse‚Äôs best buzzer-beaters continues with an unlikely hero. His last-second winner is not surprising because he wasn‚Äôt talented or because he was not known as a clutch player, but because the play was not even drawn up for him. Ryan Blackwell Sends the Storm Home, 1998 Madison Square Garden, Syracuse‚Äôs…
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Fizz Four: Program Personalities (No. 3)
Moving on with our Fizz Four: Program Personalities edition, it‚Äôs time for No. 3, and gosh darn it, we got a good one. No. 4 highlighted the commendable redemption story of a former Syracuse basketball great. Now, as we reach No. 3, the focus shifts to a prominent figure in program history whose script has…
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Fizz Four: Buzzer-Beaters No. 3
Tyler Ennis‚Äô halfcourt heave on the road against Pittsburgh kicked off the Fizz Four of the greatest buzzer-beaters in Syracuse history. That shot checked every box. The stakes were high, the chances were low and the shock was great. But one thing it missed out on is the eruption of a Dome crowd. Gillon Sends…
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Fizz Four: Buzzer-Beaters No. 4
There might not be anything basketball fans miss more than the most exciting play in sports. Close to no time left, everything on the line. The sound of the ball going through the rim is drowned out by the buzzer, and then the roar of the home crowd‚Ķ or the shock of the visitors. We‚Äôre…
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Fizz Four: Program Personalities (No. 4)
With off-court news rightfully dominating headlines, this may very well be a timely one. As we highlight four personalities within the realm of Syracuse basketball, we‚Äôll cover names that have done some great things, both locally in Syracuse ‚Äì and the Central New York area ‚Ä쬆¬†and beyond. Whether be the captivity of these four personalities…
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Fizz Four: Conference Tournament Games No 4
Over its history, there have been several times Syracuse was crowned champion of the conference they once called home. The Orange earned 5 Big East championship honors through the historic tournament. Though SU has yet to find the same success in the ACC, there‚Äôs still time to make history. This list will navigate through the…
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The Improvement Syracuse Basketball Needs
Last season Joe Girard III started for the majority of the year. Some fans called him overrated, others described him as the second coming of Orange great and now coach, Gerry McNamara. While Girard isn‚Äôt quite at Gmac‚Äôs level just yet, he could be what spurs the Orange to up around the 20 win mark…
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Toss-up: Jesse Edwards or John Bol Ajak?
Bourama Sidibe is set to be SU‚Äôs man in the middle of the zone after multiple failed attempts to recruit a transfer that could contribute immediately. Like it or not, the Orange are riding Sidibe for one more season. The senior, however, could not stay on the floor last year. He led the country in…
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Top 5 Syracuse Players in NBA History
With Elijah Hughes climbing up the mock draft boards, he is set to become the 54th player to come through Syracuse before playing in the NBA. In this piece, we rank the top five former Syracuse players in NBA history. 5. Sherman Douglas Douglas is indisputably the best point guard SU has ever had. He…
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