Tag: Syracuse Orange
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Tyus Battle Just Confirmed What Syracuse Fans Knew All Along
For five years, Syracuse fans have searched for answers. Why has one of college basketball’s proudest programs missed the NCAA Tournament five straight times? Was it NIL? The transfer portal? Was it coaching? The answer is probably some combination of all of those things. But listening to Tyus Battle speak this week to Mike Waters…
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‘He Can Sit Wherever He Wants’: G-Mac Shuts Down Carmelo Debate
Is having Carmelo Anthony courtside every game an asset? Or can it become a distraction? Some Syracuse fans have wondered if the constant presence of the program’s biggest star could create added pressure for both the coach and his son Kiyan. Every rotation decision gets scrutinized. Every DNP becomes a social media story. Every minute…
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Gerry McNamara Fires Back at Ryan Moesch Critics
This may have been one of the most revealing things Gerry McNamara has said since taking over Syracuse Orange men’s basketball. Not because it was about X’s and O’s or NIL. Because it revealed something about how he evaluates players. And a reminder of how little he seems to care about internet criticism (or hears…
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PLL Pro Day Presents Opportunity for Finn Thomson
The PLL Pro Day, a lifeline for 2026’s top undrafted players to shine in hopes of a roster spot, starts today in Baltimore. While most analysts have pointed towards goalies being the main group to watch after the position went fully unselected on April 14, an Orange alumni in Finn Thomson can prove his draft…
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In Heartbreak, Joey Spallina Showed Exactly What Syracuse Is About
There are losses that define failure. And there are losses that reveal character. For Syracuse Orange men’s lacrosse, the Final Four loss to Notre Dame Fighting Irish men’s lacrosse was crushing. This was the opportunity to complete the resurrection of the program. The chance to take the final step back to the mountaintop. It didn’t…
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Syracuse Revives Big East Rivalries in Ambitious 2027 Schedule
In May, newly named head coach Gerry McNamara stood before more than 2,000 of Syracuse University’s most passionate fans at his official introductory press conference, making his intentions on the Hill clear. “I’m here to win,” he said, promising to return Syracuse to national prominence while leading the program where he became a legend during…
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Syracuse Football Spring Game: Angeli Returns After Torn Achilles, But Offensive Concerns Loom for Orange in 2026 Season
Steve Angeli led all of college football in passing yards before he went down with a torn Achillies against Clemson last season. In his absence, the team failed to find a quarterback play competent enough to even keep the team competitive. As a result, the team spiraled, losing each of its last 8 games to…
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McCool as a Cucumber: Syracuse Lacrosse’s Netminder Steps Up
After getting benched in Syracuse’s recent loss to then #2 North Carolina, Jimmy McCool needed a bounce back performance. Tar Heel attackmen Dominic Peitramala and Owen Duffy combined for eight points, with Pietramala cruising to a game-high five goals. McCool allowed 12 goals on just 19 shots, shots that backup goaltender Michael Ippolitti fared better…
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Syracuse Football Announces Top Recruit Calvin Russell III Out Indefinitely
There were rumors that Syracuse Football’s 5-star freshman wide receiver Calvin Russell suffered an injury in practice after Syracuse Football head coach Fran Brown ran out of Gerry McNamara’s introductory press conference early yesterday. Those fears became a reality this morning in a recent statement released by Brown: “Calvin Russell III suffered an injury in…
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“I’m Here to Win”: Gerry McNamara’s Return Brings Hope Back to Syracuse Basketball
Everyone understands the role sports play — the camaraderie, the sense of community, and the way they bring people together. In a society full of differences and division, it’s often something as simple as a child’s game that unites us. For over 50 years, this was the JMA Dome — or “The Loud House” —…
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Breaking: SU set to hire Gerry McNamara as next basketball HC
Syracuse University appears to have concluded its coaching search, with Gerry McNamara, former Orange guard and current Siena head coach, expected to take over the men’s basketball program. McNamara, 42, is no stranger to Syracuse. He played a key role on the 2003 national championship team and earned all-conference honors twice (2005, 2006). After his…
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Syracuse Roster Retool: Who stays, who leaves after the Orange’s flurry of coaching changes
It’s been a whirlwind last 48 hours for Syracuse basketball. After the Orange lost 86-69 to SMU in the 1st round of the ACC Tournament, their sixth straight loss, they began to clean house. Adrian Autry and his entire staff was let go, a new athletic director (Brain Blair, former Toledo AD) was hired, and a…
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Three Takeaways From Syracuse Basketball’s Season-Ending Loss to SMU
Syracuse Basketball’s season is over after a 86-69 loss to SMU in the first round of the ACC Tournament. Here are three takeaways from the final game of the season: 1. Nate Kingz and Tyler Betsey were the only players who showed up offensively This game would have been much uglier if Nate Kingz and…
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Syracuse Basketball’s Five-Year Freefall: The Apparent End of the Orange Standard
It’s been five years since Syracuse Men’s Basketball last reached the NCAA tournament. Five years ago, the Orange clinched their 35th tournament appearance in 47 seasons under legendary head coach Jim Boeheim. Before the Adrian Autry era, you would have to go back to the 1960’s to find the last time the program was absent…
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Three Observations from Syracuse Men’s Basketball’s 88-83 loss to Wake Forest
Syracuse Men’s Basketball traveled down to Winston-Salem and lost its third straight. Here are three observations from its 88-83 defeat: 1) SU was outrebounded by Wake Forest Wake Forest entered this game as the worst rebounding team in the conference (33.0 per game). Despite that, the Orange were outrebounded by the Demon Deacons 27-20. Donnie…
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Syracuse Men’s Basketball Eyes Opportunity Against UNC
Syracuse Men’s Basketball has no choice but to turn the page after Monday’s 101-64 demolition at Duke. The loss was one of the five worst in program history and the Orange’s 11th straight defeat to the Blue Devils. Head coach Adrian Autry emphasized that there is still a season to finish. “We didn’t play the…
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Syracuse vs California Basketball: Chris Bell Returns in Golden Bears Debut at Dome
Syracuse Men’s Basketball faces an unfamiliar foe tonight when it hosts California in its first-ever matchup with the Golden Bears. With that comes a date with an old friend, senior Chris Bell. After three seasons with the Orange, the 6’4 forward transferred to Cal this past offseason. In his time on the Hill, Bell posted…
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Breaking: Syracuse AD John Wildhack to retire
Breaking: Syracuse athletic director John Wildhack is set to retire on July 1, via sources. Wildhack has led Syracuse athletics since 2016, arriving on the Hill after a long executive career at ESPN. During his tenure, Syracuse men’s basketball has experienced a gradual decline following its memorable Final Four run in 2017. Since 2019, the…
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How Donnie Freeman’s Dominance Is Reviving Syracuse Basketball’s ACC Tournament Hopes
In four games since Donnie Freeman’s return from an ankle injury, Syracuse Men’s Basketball has leaned heavily on its star forward. When the Orange head to Boston College to take on the Eagles tomorrow afternoon, they’ll likely continue to ride his hot hand. Freeman was firing on all cylinders to open the season, leading the…
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Syracuse lands SEC tight end in transfer portal
Syracuse reportedly landed South Carolina tight end Michael Smith in the transfer portal on Sunday. Smith has three years of eligibility left.
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Syracuse Sports 2026: Hope, Challenges, and What Lies Ahead
A new year usually comes with hope, no matter how the old one ended. As 2026 begins, Syracuse sports feels caught between turning the page and rereading what just happened. Some teams gave fans real reasons to believe, others left more questions than answers, and a few moments reminded everyone just how thin the line…
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Syracuse’s offense stalls in 64-61 loss to Clemson
Syracuse’s offense sputtered in a 64-61 loss to Clemson as the Orange shot just 40% from the floor and 33% from deep.
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Three Things Syracuse Basketball Must Fix in ACC Play to Reach the NCAA Tournament
In a do-or-die season for Adrian Autry as head coach of Syracuse Men’s Basketball, the team sits at 8-4 with one game left before ACC play. Despite a marquee win over Tennessee at the Dome, the Orange have a lot of work to do with three ranked losses in the Players Era Tournament and an…
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Naithan George’s season-high 22 points help Syracuse beat Northeastern 91-83
Naithan George scored a season-high 22 points to lead a balanced scoring effort and help Syracuse take down Northeastern 91-83.
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Syracuse Falls to Hofstra 70-69, has Undefeated Record at Home Snapped
Fresh off its 71-63 win over Saint Joseph’s at the Dome on Thursday, Syracuse Men’s Basketball returned to action to play its second game in three days. The Orange would have its undefeated record at home snapped in a 70-69 loss to Hofstra. The contest was the second match of what’s supposed to be a…
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Syracuse Basketball Shocks No. 13 Tennessee: Orange Earn Statement 62-60 Upset at the Dome
After a winless showing at the Player’s Era Tournament in Las Vegas, Syracuse Basketball returned home and took down #13 Tennessee 62-60 in what was one of its biggest wins in years. The story heading into this one was clear: under Autry, the Orange were just 2–16 against quadrant-one opponents before their trip to Las…
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How sustainable is Syracuse’s early undefeated start?
Syracuse men’s basketball is off to a flying start, but with tough opponents coming up, how much of it is sustainable?
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How William Kyle III Is Powering Syracuse Basketball’s Strong Start
In the early chapters of its season, Syracuse Basketball is on a mission to elevate its game and set a new standard. To reach that next level, a team needs players who turn potential into performance and exceed expectations. For the Orange, that player has been William Kyle III. Despite sharing the floor with returning…
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Syracuse Basketball Begins the Season with a Loud 2-0 Start
Following the 2024/25 season, there were many questions surrounding Syracuse basketball. Is Adrian Autry the right leader for the post-Boeheim era? Has the famed “Orange Standard” slipped in the minds of high school recruits and prospective transfer players? The Orange’s offseason seemed to answer some questions surrounding the program’s future. In addition to their top…
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Syracuse Basketball Pursuing Five-Star Guards Jordan Smith Jr. and Deron Rippey Jr. as 2026 Recruiting Battle Heats Up
Competition is intensifying for two of the most highly regarded prospects in the 2026 recruiting class, and Syracuse Basketball remains in the mix. Five-star Jordan Smith Jr. made an unofficial visit to the hill this past Sunday. The 6 ‘2 standout is ranked as the No. 2 prospect in the 2026 class and No. 1…
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Fran Brown Flexes Again as Four-Star Florida DB Tedarius Hughes Commits to Syracuse
Head coach Fran Brown’s 2026 recruiting class just keeps getting stronger. On Tuesday, four-star defensive back Tedarius Hughes announced he was flipping his commitment from Florida State to ACC rival Syracuse. Hughes plays for Miami Northwestern High School, where he’s teammates with five-star Syracuse commit Calvin Russell. The 6-foot-3, 180-pound safety is ranked as Florida’s…
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Syracuse’s Slide Continues with Fifth Straight Loss
Tonight has confirmed that the end of the season can’t come soon enough for Syracuse. The Orange have dropped five straight games and have yet to win a contest that quarterback Steve Angeli hasn’t started. QB Rickie Collins went 0-4 in his four opportunities following Steve Angeli’s season-ending torn Achilles in the upset win at…
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Syracuse Football vs North Carolina: Three Reasons the Orange Can Beat UNC on Halloween
Syracuse Football (3-5, 1-4) squares off with North Carolina (2-5, 0-3) in a Halloween showdown at the JMA Wireless Dome tomorrow at 7:30. Bill Belichick will make his first trip to the hill to face an SU squad that is winless since its upset win over Clemson over a month ago. Here’s three reasons why…
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Takeaways from Syracuse’s win over Buffalo
Buffalo 66, Syracuse 76 – Basketball season comes at a good time for the Orange. After Syracuse Football dropped their 4th straight game to 7th ranked Georgia Tech, a preseason win from Aidran Autry’s squad was a welcome sight for the SU faithful. Cuse started off strong, hitting 6 first half threes and building a…
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Penn State Loses 3-Star DL Alexander Haskell to Syracuse Football’s 2026 Class
Syracuse Football has added another piece to its 2026 recruiting class. On Wednesday, Alexander Haskell flipped his commitment from Penn State to Syracuse. Haskell is one of 10 recruits to decommit from Penn State since the firing of longtime head coach James Franklin. He’s a three-star defensive lineman from Saint Joseph’s Prep in Pennsylvania, which…
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Former Syracuse Tight End Oronde Gadsden II Posts Historic Game, Turns Heads Across NFL
Amid a two-game stretch in which he’s posted 14 receptions and 232 yards, former Syracuse Football star Oronde Gadsden II has begun to make his mark in the NFL. Despite a loss to the Colts, the Chargers fifth-round pick hauled in 7 catches for 164 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. His historic performance shattered…
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