Tag: syracuse basketball
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An Expanded March Madness Could Be Huge for Syracuse
With the NCAA looking to expand March Madness to 72 or even 76 teams, the expanded field could help Syracuse return to the tournament.
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Syracuse FINALLY Has A True Center
With the addition of 19-year-old Tiefing Diawara, a 7-footer from Mali, Syracuse finally has a true big man.
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Is This the Most Anticipated Syracuse Football Season in 20 Years?
It’s officially time to start thinking about Syracuse Football in 2025. Lacrosse is over, the basketball transfer portal has died down, and SU’s time on the gridiron is just a couple of short months away. Usually, anticipation would just be starting to build right now. Is this the year SU gets back to a bowl?…
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Orange Fizz Podcast 5/30: SU Lax Falls Short, Demetres Samuel Hype, No More SU vs Georgetown?
Dan Papillo and Henry Daley give you everything you need to know in the world of SU athletics. Timestamps:
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The Most Polarizing Players in Syracuse Basketball History
The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball program has created some undisputed stars, many of which went on to shine in the NBA. Coaches consider it a top notch program, and high caliber players have been desperate to play for them. Some players aren’t always completely embraced by the passionate fans in attendance, though. It is a…
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I Care Syracuse Isn’t Playing Georgetown
Yesterday, one of our writers, Dan Papillo, wrote something on this site titled, “Does Anyone Care SU and Georgetown Won’t Play?” I’ll answer his question simply. Yes! I care deeply that this rivalry won’t be played this season, and I imagine that there are a large amount of Syracuse fans who feel the same. There…
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Does Anyone Care SU And Georgetown Won’t Play?
For a program as decorated and with as much history as Syracuse basketball, rivalries are bound to be created. While there hasn’t been a clear-cut one on the gridiron in a near-century-long history, there’s one on the hardwood that stands out to SU fans: Georgetown. The two programs have had so many iconic moments with…
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Syracuse Brings In Top 15 2025 Recruiting Class
Syracuse basketball is certainly in a pickle heading into 2025-26. After another season of disappointment and a lot of fans clamoring for a change behind the bench, this fall is pivotal for the state of the program. Adrian Autry and company have already made a splash this offseason in the transfer portal, but the results…
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Syracuse Still Doesn’t Have a Center
With offseason additions all but wrapped up, it seems likely that Syracuse will head into next season without a true center.
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Sadiq White close to U.S. National Team
Well, many athletes say that there is no greater honor than representing your country. And for incoming Syracuse basketball player Sadiq White, that dream might be coming true soon. The five-star forward was announced as one of 33 players who will try out for the U-\19 USA National Team ahead of the U19 World Cup…
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SU commit Luke Fennell makes Australia’s U19 team
Luke Fennell, who will be a freshman for SU men’s basketball next season, was named to the Australia U19 national team.
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So is Syracuse officially a lacrosse school?
Well if you haven’t seen, Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse got a pretty big win today. The Orange tailed big but came back to defeat Harvard in overtime and advance to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the second straight year. While it’s been a while since SU hung a rafter in the banners of the JMA Wireless Dome,…
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Look Out for Boeheim’s Army This Summer
Buddy Boeheim announced that Jimmy Boeheim will be joining him as part of Boeheim’s Army for this summer’s TBT.
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What The ACC Shortening The Schedule Means For Syracuse
You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to notice that ACC basketball is at one of its lowest points in a long time. After a season with just four Atlantic Coast teams qualifying for the NCAA Tournament, a change was more than due. The conference committee finally put that into fruition, announcing yesterday that…
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Syracuse Nabs Cincinnati Forward Tyler Betsey From the Portal
Forward Tyler Betsey, who played for Cincinnati last season, is the latest new pickup for Syracuse in the transfer portal.
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Kiyan Anthony Names His All-Time SU Starting Five
I think it’s safe to assume that Kiyan Anthony grew up a Syracuse basketball fan. We already know what his dad did for the program, but there have been a lot of great players to don the orange jersey over the years. But considering Kiyan Anthony was born in 2007, the knowledge pool might just…
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Orange Fizz Podcast 4/28: Steve Angeli To SU, NFL Draft, Transfer Portal Problems?
Dan Papillo and Henry Daley fill you in on everything Syracuse athletics, including a new quarterback in town, multiple SU players headed to the NFL, and a controversy in the world of NIL. Timestamps:
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The New, Stupid Trend In College Athletics
The new world of college athletics has brought a lot of change in a very short amount of time. Every five seconds, you’ve got players hitting the portal and trying to land as much money as possible. While there’s been a lot of debate on whether this has been good or bad for the collegiate…
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Syracuse Is Still Active, Even With the Transfer Portal Closed
Syracuse hosted Monmouth forward Jaret Valencia for a visit on Tuesday, a sign that the Orange are not done adding yet.
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🍊 Syracuse Sports Rundown | Steve Angeli Crystal Balled to SU, Hoops Portal Moves & Lax Outlook
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9j1CTXRcc0 Plenty of headlines on the Hill this week 👀🍊 We’ve got the latest across Syracuse athletics, including a big potential pickup and major roster updates: 🏈 Notre Dame QB Steve Angeli has been crystal balled to Syracuse — what it could mean for Fran Brown’s offense 🏀 Men’s basketball continues to move pieces around in the transfer portal 🥍 A…
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Is Syracuse losing the transfer portal?
Well, it’s been a busy couple of days for Syracuse Men’s Basketball players in the portal. Unfortunately, it’s been a lot of subtraction and not much addition. Yesterday, it was announced that Naheem McLeod is entering the transfer portal. A bench piece the past two seasons for Syracuse, McLeod was rarely a major impact player…
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Kiyan Anthony continues to shine
In today’s high school basketball landscape, it seems like there are a million showcase and all-star games. It’s a bit hard to keep track of, but Syracuse commit (and son of Carmelo) Kiyan Anthony is taking full advantage of it all. We’ve already written about his elite performance at The Throne Hoops championship a couple…
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Bryce Zephir Commits To Syracuse
Syracuse basketball has landed Montana State transfer guard Bryce Zephir. The former Bobcat averaged over five points and a couple rebounds and assists last season. Zephir started his career at Chipola Junior College in the 2020-21 year. The same season that SU center Naheem McLeod was on the roster. Following his tenure in Florida, Zephir…
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Orange Fizz Podcast 4/15: Trebor Pena Departure, Basketball Transfer Portal Updates, Men’s Lax
Dan Shalam and Adam Gotkin get into everything that’s happened over the last seven days on the hill in this weeks edition of the Orange Fizz Podcast. Timestamps:Trebor Pena News – 1:07SU Quarterback Situation – 6:54Dwight Freeney Added to Football Staff – 13:23Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal Situation – 17:20Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse End of Season Outlook…
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How Do Syracuse’s Transfers Stack Up Nationally?
Syracuse has already picked up four players in the transfer portal, with some of them being nationally ranked recruits.
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Should Kiyan Anthony And Sadiq White Start?
It’s only April, but Syracuse men’s basketball has gathered a lot of buzz on social media for the moves its made in the transfer portal so far. Bringing in Nate Kingz from Oregon State and Naithan George from Georgia Tech marks that the Orange aren’t to be messed with and are possibly on the cusp…
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Syracuse Should Convince Chris Bell to Come Back
Chris Bell might be in the transfer portal, but he’d fit in perfectly on a retooled Syracuse roster lacking size and shooting.
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JJ Starling should still run this offense
Syracuse Men’s Basketball, to get back into any form of an ACC contender, NEEDS to score more in 2025-26. The Orange have had plenty of new additions who can score next season, plus some freshmen who seem to be bonafide offensive options. But SU would be surely mistaken to change it’s go-to option from this…
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Orange Fizz Podcast 4/7: Big Time Transfers, Melo To HOF, Spring Game
Dan Papillo and Henry Daley dive into everything you need to know on the Hill with Syracuse athletics, as well as the National Championship tonight in this week’s edition of the Orange Fizz Podcast! Timestamps:1. Transfer Portal: Who’s In? (1:06)2. Transfer Portal: Who’s Out? (5:49)3. Melo to the HOF (12:58)4. FB Spring Game This Week…
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Syracuse is Not Done Adding From the Transfer Portal
Syracuse has had a busy offseason so far, adding their fourth player from the transfer portal in Ibrahim Souare, but the Orange aren’t done.
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Syracuse Basketball Lands Another Big Man In Portal
It’s safe to say Adrian Autry felt the pressure from the fans that Syracuse needed to be active in the transfer portal this summer. The NCAA Tournament hasn’t even wrapped up yet, and the Orange have made significant progress in rebuilding their roster. After landing UCLA big William Kyle III, Georgia Tech playmaker Naithan George…
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Naithan George Could Be The Difference Maker For Syracuse
Throughout the first few weeks of the offseason, I’ve made it very clear what I think Adrian Autry’s priorities should be in the portal. This team needed another star guard to put next to JJ Starling to even have a chance to be decent next season. The chatter has been that the Orange finally has…
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Eddie Lampkin is playing another year of college basketball?
Ok, that headline might be a little misleading. But if you’re on Syracuse Twitter, you probably saw that Eddie Lampkin is in the transfer portal. Wait what? The Colorado transfer came to Syracuse with just about one thing certain. He’d be closing out his college career with the Orange and playing his final year of…
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How Luka Doncic’s Blockbuster Trade Ignited the Betting Industry and Why Syracuse Transfers Are a Bettor’s Delight
Though there are often changes in the NBA scene, few actions have rocked the betting business as recently traded superstar Luka Doncic has done. This high-profile deal changed team dynamics as well as immediately and significantly affected betting markets. In the world of collegiate basketball as well, moves involving Syracuse University’s programs have regularly drawn…
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Can Syracuse Make a Surprise NCAA Tournament Run Next Season?
You’ve seen Syracuse surprise before, like their unexpected Final Four run in 2016 as a 10-seed. So, thinking about a potential 2026 tournament upset isn’t just wishful thinking. With its roster still in flux but highly touted recruits coming in, the team has the hope of making a surprise NCAA tournament run this year. Key…
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Syracuse Lands Nate Kingz From Oregon State
Syracuse basketball has finally made a splash in the transfer portal, landing Oregon State shooting guard Nate Kingz earlier today. The junior announced his commitment to the ‘Cuse on his Instagram this morning, which is big news for a ‘Cuse squad in dire need of some talent. Kingz, a 6’5” guard from Salem, Oregon, averaged…
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