Tag: syracuse basketball
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Maliq Brown Returns To The ‘Cuse
Duke forward Maliq Brown makes his return to Syracuse Wednesday night when the Blue Devils visit the Orange in the Dome. Brown will play against SU for the first time since spending the last two years with the Orange. In his first season at Syracuse, Brown averaged 5.7 points per game with 4.6 rebounds and…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Starts Sleepy, Loses To Stanford 70-61
An 11 p.m. start on a Wednesday night on the East Coast is absolutely criminal, and Syracuse men’s basketball, just like the rest of us, were asleep to start the game. SU found some form later on, but not enough to take down Stanford, falling to the Cardinal 70-61 out in Palo Alto. Let’s dive…
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What If Judah Mintz Stayed At Syracuse?
This year has been a massive disappointment for Syracuse Men’s Basketball. The Orange are on track to have one of their worst records since the 60s and may even miss out on the ACC Tournament. The ‘Cuse has struggled to stay competitive and even look the part against good teams that it’s played. Yes, there’s…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Falters Late to Pittsburgh 77-73
It was a valiant effort, but yet another instance of Syracuse not playing a complete game cost them yet another winnable conference matchup. This time, SU fell to Pitt 77-73 in a Saturday matinee from the JMA Wireless Dome, let’s dive into it. Eddie Lampkin Jr. – B+ Coming into this game, the biggest conversation…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Gets Obliterated By Clemson 86-72
JJ Starling: B+ SU’s star finally looked like himself to start a game tonight. Starling has really struggled to start games since coming back from his injury. He was bad in the entire Louisville game and in the first half against Notre Dame. In the second half against the Irish JJ was incredible and the…
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What Happened To ACC Basketball?
Throughout my entire life as a basketball fan, there’s one thing that I knew to be true. The ACC was the best conference in college hoops and it wasn’t even a debate. With Duke, North Carolina, Virginia, Louisville, and Syracuse it has without a doubt the most big-name programs. It showed on the court too…
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Starling Is Still The Guy For Syracuse Basketball
Syracuse guard JJ Starling had one of his worst performances of the season in a recent game. The junior posted a season-low four points on 14% shooting against Louisville in a loss last week. Before this poor performance, the Baldwinsville native had recorded three consecutive games in double figures, including two straight 20-point performances. Starling…
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Don’t Write Off Syracuse Basketball Just Yet
Yes, I know Syracuse’s men’s basketball season so far has not lived up to any sort of expectations fans had for 2024. The Orange currently sit at 9-9, 3-4 in conference play, and have a GAUNTLET of a schedule coming up. Who’s on that gauntlet you may ask? An elite Clemson team, Pitt who was…
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Syracuse Erases 17-Point Deficit; Wins 77-69 Over Notre Dame
Syracuse dug itself in a hole right off the bat, but climbed out in the second half to win 77-69 over Notre Dame in the Dome Saturday evening. JJ Starling finished with a team-high 21 points. Eddie Lampkin and Kyle Cuffe Jr. ended up with 13 points apiece. The Orange have won three of their…
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Putting 2024-25 Syracuse Basketball in its Historical Context
Syracuse basketball is historically bad this year. That phrase, or something similar to it, has been thrown around by many Syracuse media members, fans, and others this season, and the conversation has gotten louder with every game. It’s true, but to be honest, it’s not good enough to just leave it at that. Let’s put…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Gets Embarrassed By Louisville 85-61
Three Point Defense: F- The amount of wide-open threes that Syracuse gave up is just comical. Whether it was after an offensive rebound, off a screen, or just at a random point in a possession it was so easy for the Cardinals all game long. Louisville entered the game shooting the 9th most threes of…
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Syracuse searching for three straight wins
Headed into tonight’s matchup against Louisville, Syracuse men’s basketball is trying to pull off something it hasn’t done since the very start of the season…win three games in a row. That stat alone speaks volumes to where the squad is at this point in time. However, things are looking up for the ‘Cuse. Despite a…
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Should Kyle Cuffe Be Starting?
The current state of Syracuse basketball is… something to say the least. Currently sitting at 8-8 with the thick of ACC play coming up, it’s time for the best starting lineup to materialize for Adrian Autry. Despite a lot of struggles from guards Jaquan Carlos and even Choppa Moore, an unlikely hero has stepped up…
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Syracuse In 2025 Is Trending Up
Syracuse climbed to 8-8 with a 79-71 win over Boston College for the team’s first road win of the year. Is this a sign of real improvement?
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Beats Boston College 79-71
ACC Basketball: F- The level of basketball in what used to be the best conference in the country is just gross. Watching the SEC and the elite offense that’s played in that league, it’s just sad to watch this. So many missed shots, turnovers, and just straight-up bad basketball. Teams in the league aren’t just…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Grinds Out 62-55 Win Over Georgia Tech
Syracuse earned its first win over an ACC opponent this season, beating Georgia Tech 62-55 in a defensive slugfest to improve to 7-8.
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Is there still hope for Syracuse basketball?
The Orange sit at 6-8, the worst start to a season since 1968 when Syracuse was at 4-10. Take that in for a second. It’s been over 50 years since Syracuse have had this bad of a start. In that 1968 campaign, SU would finish the season at 9-16. And while the 2024-25 Orange are…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Blown Out in 90-74 Loss to Florida State
Syracuse dropped to 5-7 on the year with a 90-74 loss to Florida State. After trailing by 2 at the half, the Orange faltered down the stretch.
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Keys to Success for Syracuse Against Florida State
Syracuse will look to avoid their fourth loss in their last five games and dropping to 6-7 in a matchup against Florida State.
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Struggles Early in 81-71 Loss to Wake Forest
Syracuse fell 81-71 to Wake Forest on Tuesday, and the Orange drop to 5-6 with the loss as one of three ACC teams with a losing record.
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Fizz Report Card: Maryland trounces Syracuse 87-60 in Gotham Classic
“Yes, this was the worst.” That was SU head coach Adrian Autry’s response after being asked if Syracuse’s 87-60 loss to Maryland in the Gotham Classic was the worst defeat of his coaching career. The Orange put up a mere 17 first half points, and struggled to get anything going on either side of the…
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Syracuse Disappoints Again Versus Georgetown
Syracuse struggled again in a tough 71-75 loss to Georgetown in their 100th matchup, dropping the Orange to 5-5 on the season.
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Fizz Report Card: Georgetown defeats Syracuse 75-71
The 100th meeting of Syracuse and Georgetown didn’t go as planned for the Orange. Syracuse came out flat, started the second half slow and fell apart in the final five minutes. The Hoyas took advantage, overcoming a slow start from deep to beat the Orange 75-71. The loss drops SU to 5-5 and 0-5 against…
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This year’s Georgetown-Syracuse game is a freshman battle
Syracuse and Georgetown is a series steeped in history. Players of all positions and years have stepped up over the years. But in meeting 100 – it seems as if it will be a freshmen battle. While each team has some older guys who have made an earlier impact, it’s been first-years paving the way…
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Georgetown is the most important game yet for Adrian Autry’s coaching career
Tomorrow is a historic day. One of the finest college basketball rivalries—Syracuse and Georgetown—meets for the 100th time. While the game has lost some of its zing from the past, it still means a lot. The Dome will likely be packed. Most importantly, it feels like a must-win for Adrian Autry. Now I’m not going…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse 102, UAlbany 85
Syracuse put up its best performance of the season in a 102-85 win over UAlbany on Tuesday night. That makes for some pretty good grades, but there’s still plenty of room to grow. After all, this is what an ACC team is supposed to look like against UAlbany. Jaquan Carlos: A This performance is what…
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How Syracuse Can Get Back on Track Against Albany
Syracuse is off to a slow start this season, but a matchup with Albany could help the Orange right the ship. Following a 69-64 loss to Notre Dame to open ACC play, Syracuse is now 4-4 through its first 8 games, far off the pace last season that saw the Orange put together a 20-win-season.…
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Is Syracuse’s Season Over Before It Begins?
There’s no sugarcoating it: Syracuse basketball has struggled to begin the season. A 69-64 loss to Notre Dame in the team’s first ACC game further cemented those concerns. The Orange sit near the bottom of a stacked conference with a 4-4 mark, which puts them 15th out of 18 teams. Syracuse is also one of…
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These Two Factors Are Holding Syracuse Basketball Back
These Two Factors Are Holding Syracuse Basketball Back What is going on with Syracuse basketball? After a 69-64 loss to Notre Dame, the Orange look out of sorts, can’t make free throws, and can’t find the ocean from long-range. There are some serious issues with this team, and problems that can’t be fixed overnight. So…
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Syracuse falls in ACC opener to Notre Dame
After getting blown out by Tennessee on Tuesday, today’s matchup presented a prime opportunity for SU to bounce back. Notre Dame came into the contest losers of five straight, but in the ACC opener for both sides, the Orange came up short falling by five down in South Bend. The loss marks the second straight…
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Elijah Moore Needs To Start For Syracuse
Last night was rough for Syracuse basketball. Sorry, that’s an understatement. The ‘Cuse was embarrassed by #3 Tennessee. Without JJ Starling, the offense looked extremely stagnant. JaQuan Carlos isn’t a scorer. He never has been and Adrien Autry has said that he doesn’t need to be one (I don’t understand how you can have a…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Manhandled By #3 Tennessee 96-70
You can’t sit here and say that’s not what you expected to happen. After a 4-2 start to the season, Syracuse men’s basketball traveled out of New York for its first true road game of the season. Unfortunately for them, it was to Knoxville for a clash in the ACC/SEC Challenge with #3 Tennessee. To…
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The Evolution of Sports Analytics in Syracuse Athletics
Sports analytics have revolutionized the way teams, coaches, and players approach the game, and Syracuse University athletics is no exception. Over the years, analytics have evolved from simple stats like points per game to complex algorithms that predict performance, evaluate player potential, and optimize strategies. This data-driven approach is not only reshaping Syracuse sports but…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Escapes With 82-72 Win Over Cornell
Syracuse defeated Cornell 82-72 to snap a two-game losing streak after coming up short in the Legends Classic against Texas and Texas Tech, and the Orange improved to 4-2 with the win. It would have been a tough pill to swallow if Syracuse had lost this game, as it hasn’t lost to the Big Red…
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Syracuse Needs to Blow Out Cornell
Through its first five games, Syracuse has had an interesting season to say the least. The Orange took two really good teams, Texas and Texas Tech, down to the wire and almost won both. Yes, you would have wanted a win in at least one of those games, but they showed that this squad can…
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Two Areas Of Concern For SU Hoops
Syracuse fans learned a lot about the standing of head coach Adrian Autry’s squad over the last two nights at the Legends Classic in Brooklyn. SU came back but ultimately fell to Texas on Thursday, 70-66, and then lost to the Red Raiders of Texas Tech last night by a score of 79-74. Let’s start…
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