Tag: Syracuse
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Does Syracuse Need A Quarterback?
In college football today, there is nothing more important than your quarterback. Just remember what happened when Jordan Travis got hurt and Florida State missed the playoffs because of it. The thought of playing your backup can keep you out of the playoff. Syracuse got its starting quarterback for next year in the transfer portal…
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Assessing Syracuse’s Backcourt Outlook
With the transfer portal set to close May 1, Syracuse’s roster is taking shape heading into the summer. The frontcourt is well-known with the likes of Naheem McLeod, Eddie Lampkin Jr., Chris Bell, Jyare Davis, and Donnie Freeman. However, the frontcourt has been the recent dilemma that SU has attempted to fix. Guard Judah Mintz…
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SU’s Spring Game MVPs Were Exactly Who You Wanted
There is more hype around Syracuse football right now than there has been in a very long time. A lot of questions remain about the freshmen and the impact they can make right away. Can Fran Brown actually coach in the game? There are a bunch of unknowns, but one thing that SU fans do…
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Kyle McCord Dominates In SU Spring Game
Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord made his first appearance in a Syracuse uniform over the weekend. McCord played in SU’s spring football game in front of a record 16,579 fans on Saturday. It was a chance for Orange fans to see McCord and head coach Fran Brown’s team in action for the first time. McCord…
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Fizz Five 4/17: Transfer Portal Update, Football Spring Game Preview, and Lacrosse Talk
Adam Gotkin and Nico Horning connect for another episode of Fizz Five to dive into Syracuse football, basketball, and lacrosse: 1. Syracuse Basketball Transfers Out (0:55)2. Jyare Davis Commitment and Other Potential Orange (6:55)3. Football Spring Game Preview (13:28)4. Men’s Lacrosse Season Update (20:20)5. Women’s Lacrosse Season Update (26:24)
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Does Syracuse Need a True Point Guard?
As college basketball continues to evolve, one thing that has become a big topic of conversation is the importance of having a true point guard on the floor. Syracuse hasn’t had one in a while. From Judah Mintz this past year to Joe Girard, the Orange have had combo guards and shooting guards running the…
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Three SU Outgoing Transfers Find New Homes
As the transfer portal chaos continues, three members of the Orange family who announced their intention to leave Syracuse this season have committed to new schools over the past couple of days. It’s always interesting to see what kind of schools go after and get these former SU players. It can be a good measuring…
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Syracuse Hauls In Delaware Transfer Jyare Davis
Forward Jyare Davis has transferred to Syracuse. The Newark, DE native played with Delaware for three seasons averaging 14.1 points and 5.8 rebounds. Davis is fresh off a career-high 17.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game during his senior season. He led the team in points for the first time last year. Looking at the…
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Syracuse Is Reeling In Experience
There’s been a lot of turnover recently when it comes to Syracuse hoops. However, most of it has been for the better. Of course, for SU fans, experience is the definition of 47-year head coach Jim Boeheim. But there’s a new show in town, and Boeheim is mostly out of the picture. Judah Mintz, Justin…
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Should Syracuse Target 5-Star Aden Holloway?
It seems like every day there’s another player who enters the transfer portal that makes SU fans excited. Yesterday afternoon, former five-star from Auburn Aden Holloway announced he was entering the portal. The point guard is initially from California and was ranked 16th in his senior class by 247Sports. Out of high school, the 6’0…
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Are Syracuse’s Recruiting Numbers Inflated?
I hate to be the negative Nancy and the person who can’t just enjoy the good things. But, at times the reality check is necessary, and in the case of Syracuse Football’s 2025 recruiting rankings, it’s time for everyone to come back to earth. Fran Brown has done a great job and that can’t be…
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Syracuse Continues To Flip-Flop Centers
Former Colorado center Eddie Lampkin Jr. transferred to Syracuse on Tuesday. The 6-foot-11, 265 pound big man is a huge acquisition for SU, and the reason isn’t centered around statistics. Lampkin averaged 10.6 points and seven rebounds last season. That includes a March Madness three-game run with CU that spanned from the first four to…
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Judah Mintz Leaving Is Best For Everyone
It’s always hard to see Syracuse lose one of its best players. Especially when it’s someone as fun to watch as Judah Mintz. Syracuse.com’s Mike Waters reported earlier today that the sophomore has played his final game for Syracuse and will not be returning to the team next year. Last offseason we went through the…
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Who Should Syracuse Target In The Portal
Last night Syracuse basketball received its first commitment from the transfer portal. Colorado center Eddie Lampkin announced his intent to join the Orange next season. After the departures of Quadir Copeland, Maliq Brown, and Justin Taylor, SU has a number of holes that need to be filled and bringing in the big man from the…
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Maliq Brown Enters The Portal
Syracuse forward Maliq Brown has entered the transfer portal, per On3.com. The sophomore averaged 9.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists. Brown started three-quarters of the season when center Naheem McLeod got injured. Brown’s minutes ticked up from the mid-20s to the mid-30s and even 40 by the end of the year. The improvement and…
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Malik Mack Is The Answer for Syracuse
It’s been well-documented that Syracuse has a number of holes that need to be filled by transfers. There’s one player who just put is name in the portal that would fill a number of SU’s needs and would be a perfect fit. Malik Mack, the Ivy League Rookie of the Year, is the true point…
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Busy Week Of Commits For Fran Brown
An offseason day for Syracuse football and first-year head coach Fran Brown includes a push to bring talent to Central New York. Yesterday evening, the 247Sports’ National Recruiter of the Year made another move. The first quarterback of the class of 2025 accepted an offer to Syracuse. 6-foot-2, 200-pound Luke Carney, out of Dallas Christian…
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Fizz Five 3/26: Gerry McNamara, Syracuse Women’s Hoops Gets Bounced, Lacrosse Update
Basketball season is over on the hill, and Gerry McNamara may have a new home. However, lacrosse season is in full effect. Nico Horning and Adam Gotkin break down the Syracuse women’s basketball loss to UConn last night and much more on this week’s Fizz Five. 1. Gerry McNamara (0:58)2. Women’s Basketball Eliminated (9:10)3. Transfer…
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Justin Taylor’s Shooting Fell Off In Year Two
It’s been a couple days since Syracuse guard Justin Taylor has entered the transfer portal, per Joe Tipton of on3.com. During his first two seasons with the Orange, Taylor averaged 4.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. In his sophomore year, Taylor converted five points and four rebounds per contest in all 32 games as…
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Syracuse Lacrosse Is Back And It’s Time To Pay Attention
The recent stretch for Syracuse men’s lacrosse has been extremely disappointing. There is no way around it. The Orange haven’t won a tournament game since 2017. SU hasn’t been in the final four since 2013 and hasn’t won the national championship since 2009. Some players on the current team are too young to remember that.…
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Why Did Quadir Copeland Enter The Portal
The transfer portal is total chaos. There are an infinite amount of issues with the current format, probably the biggest being the fact that it is open now when the postseason hasn’t even started. The college basketball world should be focused on the tournament and NIT, not next season. Designing Custom Challenge Coins for basketball…
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Adrian Autry Found Success In Year One
While Syracuse awaits its fate after a disappointing 83-65 loss to NC State in the second round of the ACC Tournament, one thing is certain. Head coach Adrian Autry proved himself in his first year as head coach. Despite the ups and downs throughout the season, the Orange didn’t hang their hats, especially when the…
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Gets Pummeled By NC State 83-65
Turnovers: F– Is there any lower grade possible than an F-? Can I give a Z for this category? All throughout the season, when the Orange turned the ball over a lot, they lost. When they played a clean game they won. In a postseason environment, this is the stuff that stands out. It shouldn’t…
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Fizz Five 3/6: SU’s Loss to Clemson, Women’s Basketball Postseason Preview, and Lacrosse Talk
Adam Gotkin and Nico Horning sit down for another edition of Fizz Five to dive into everything on the hill. 1. Clemson Recap (0:40)2. Women’s Basketball Postseason Preview (10:05)3. Men’s Lacrosse Update (17:46)4. Women’s Lacrosse Update (22:33)5. NET Rankings Discussion + SU NCAA tournament chances (27:25)
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Fizz Report Card: Syracuse Falls To Clemson 90-75
Orange Post Defense: F What’s new! The team without a true center gets dominated in the paint. PJ Hall took the game over in the first half with 21 points in the first 20 minutes. The senior leads the Tigers with over 18 points a game and found a way to cross that threshold in…
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The Argument in Favor of the NET Rankings
No matter what the NCAA does, no one will ever be happy. Every system is flawed. Whether it’s RPI, KPI, NET, KenPom, the AP Poll, or anything else. Fanbases will always be upset. The tournament committee switched to the NET Rankings, for a reason. And while it may have its issues it’s better than what…
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Mintz Can Build Off His Best Game In Orange
Judah Mintz has a lot of weight on his shoulders. Based on the needs of where Syracuse is in the standings prior to the ACC tournament and March Madness, Mintz played his most complete game in an Orange uniform earlier this week. Mintz looked like a different animal in Tuesday’s 84-71 win over Virginia Tech.…
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Was Last Night Judah Mintz’s Final Game In The Dome
Judah Mintz’s legacy at Syracuse is one that will be talked about for a long time. The point guard was a late but highly-rated commit. It’s hard to find a group of SU players who have been through more turmoil than this year’s squad. With the departure of Jim Boeheim and the first year under…
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Patience Pays Off For Justin Taylor
Justin Taylor has been given a long leash this season. The guard is averaging five points, nearly four rebounds, and one assist per game. While these numbers may not stick out, head coach Adrian Autry pointed out Taylor’s consistent work ethic. “I’m with these guys everyday,” said Autry following Syracuse’s 88-85 win over Notre Dame.…
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Two Games, Two Near Collapses
Talk about two close calls. Syracuse escapes two late February games victorious, but it wasn’t easy. The Orange led by a large margin at halftime in both games this past week, but let their foot off the gas in the second half. Syracuse beat NC State 88-85 on Tuesday on the road. SU led by…
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Syracuse Holds On Against NC State
The second half wasn’t always pretty last night, but Syracuse found a way to beat NC State 87-83 on the road. SU’s inconsistency continues to show each game. It’s fair to say we saw both sides of Syracuse during the course of 40 minutes in Raleigh, NC. Let’s break down the main takeaways from Tuesday’s…
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Maliq Brown Holding Ground As SU’s Center
Forward Maliq Brown has stepped up this season for the injured Naheem McLeod. The 7’4″ center, McLeod, underwent a season-ending surgery on his right-foot in early January. Syracuse brought McLeod in to fill the void at the center position after Jesse Edwards transferred to West Virginia. The Orange lost Edwards and then McLeod. The question…
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Syracuse Falls Apart Against Georgia Tech
March Madness hopes are gone. Syracuse lost 65-60 to Georgia Tech on the road on Saturday after the Orange played their best game of the season against No. 7 North Carolina on Tuesday. Embarrassing. The inconsistency of SU continues to show game in and game out. Whatever the case may be, the Orange couldn’t get…
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SU’s Offense Shows Signs Of Hope
Hold your horses. Syracuse’s march madness hopes aren’t out of the picture yet. The offense played its most complete game of the season in SU’s 86-79 upset victory over No. 7 North Carolina on Tuesday. The Orange defeated a top-10 opponent for the first time since 2019. After dropping three of its last four games,…
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Last Night’s Win Was Important, Just Not For This Year
I think we have to start this off by stating the obvious. Last night’s 86-79 win over number seven North Carolina does not put Syracuse anywhere close to making the NCAA tournament. Entering the game, the Orange were on the outskirts of the bubble. Not the main bubble, but the NIT bubble. Hopefully, that’s a…
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Syracuse Hoops Offensive Fluctuations
The Syracuse offense is a lost cause at the moment. A smaller lineup has led the Orange to poor shooting. The outlook on the rest of the season doesn’t seem to be bright. Let’s start with the shooting. SU is coming off a season-low 24 points in the first half of Saturday’s loss to Clemson.…
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