Tag: syracuse basketball
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Rocked Like a Hurricane: Syracuse Beats Miami 83-57 as Girard, Richmond Shine
Entering with back-to back losses, and three in their last four games, it was hard to forecast Syracuse‚Äôs fate against a sneaky-tough Miami team. The Hurricanes came into Tuesday night at 6-6, with four of their six losses coming by four points or less. Better yet, they were also fresh off an upset victory over…
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Is Quincy Guerrier Really this Good?
This year belongs to Quincy Guerrier. The sophomore scored in double figures in each game this season, with the exception of the Pittsburgh loss, during which Guerrier was handcuffed to 17 minutes with foul trouble. So that‚Äôs nine games that Guerrer dominated the stat sheet, something he only did 11 times all of last year. …
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Syracuse Athletics’ New Year’s Resolutions
The New Year always offers a fresh slate. 2020 wasn’t good for anyone, but an argument can be made for Syracuse especially struggling this past year on the hardwood and the gridiron. The Orange limped to the ACC Tournament and were cut short just when they started to turn a corner. In football, SU had…
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Fizz Radio 1/2: The Pause’s Impact, The Good/Bad/Ugly, and The Eric Devendorf
This week Matt Bonaparte and Jaron May host Fizz Radio. The guys discuss how Syracuse Basketball’s program pause is going to impact the team, debate how Bourama Sidibe gets added back into the mix, and pick what has been good, bad and ugly for SU hoops so far this season. Then, Matt and Jaron talk…
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Syracuse Defends Home Court Against Northeastern, Wins 62-56
We interrupt you in the midst of all ongoing National Signing Day buzz‚Ķ to let you know there was a Syracuse basketball game at the Carrier Dome, this evening. SU took on Northeastern in a home matchup that, despite walking out of victorious, likely could have gone better than it did. The Orange walked out…
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Fizz Radio 12/12: Diagnosing Basketball, Football Players’ Decisions, and BC Preview with AJ Black
Jaron May and Matt Bonaparte host this week’s Fizz Radio. The guys play a little Fizz MD to diagnosis some of Syracuse Men’s Basketball problems, discuss the Orange football players who are returning and who are transferring, and preview the BC vs. SU game with AJ Black. Oh, and of course, they get to Fictional…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse’s Backcourt Struggles in 79-69 Loss to No. 21 Rutgers
Alright, Syracuse lost to a ranked team without two of their starters. It’s not the end of the world, and it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. But the Orange are trying to build a formidable team for when Bourama Sidibe and Buddy Boeheim return. Let’s take a look at how the players fared…
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Fizz Radio 12/5: Basketball and Football Doubleheader
On this week’s Fizz Radio, Gill Gross and Brad Klein dissect the point guard controversy already swirling around Syracuse basketball while previewing Saturday night’s Rider game. Meanwhile, SU football gears up for its final game of a dreaded 2020.
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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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