Tag: Trevor Cooney
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Fizz Four: Conference Tournament Games No 4
Over its history, there have been several times Syracuse was crowned champion of the conference they once called home. The Orange earned 5 Big East championship honors through the historic tournament. Though SU has yet to find the same success in the ACC, there‚Äôs still time to make history. This list will navigate through the…
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Boeheim Shines in St. Rose Exhibition Win
We’ve heard the warnings. We’ve heard basketball minds tell us, “this kid is good.” But for some reason, many, including myself, were skeptical of how Buddy Boeheim’s game would translate to the NCAA. It’s incredibly early, but Boeheim proved the doubters wrong in the Orange’s 80-49 win over St. Rose on Thursday night in the…
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Previewing Boeheim’s Army In The Basketball Tournament Semi-Finals
The Orange is playing in its third Final Four (kinda, sorta, not really) in five years today. However, this one isn‚Äôt coming in March, rather August Madness has struck for Boeheim‚Äôs Army in The Basketball Tournament as they take on Overseas Elite. After a comeback for the ages against Team FOE that was fueled by…
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The Complicated Legacy of Trevor Cooney
Oh, Trevor Cooney. What do we do with him? On one hand, he is one of the best three point shooters the Orange has ever had, ranking third in the program in made threes. On the other hand, he was unable to live up to high expectations of being “the next Gerry McNamara” and frustrated…
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On Senior Day, Michael Gbinije Leads the Orange With a Career Game
Michael Gbinije put the team on his back on Senior Day.
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The Week Ahead: Boston College and Louisville
Syracuse takes on Boston College at 1:00 p.m. today in what is essentially the easiest game left on the schedule.¬† Following Sunday‚Äôs contest, the Orange moves onto Louisville, has two home contests against Pitt and NC State, and two tough road games to close the season.¬† It starts with BC though, which has ‚Äútrap game‚Äù…
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Three Takeaways From Syracuse-Florida State
Syracuse dominated Florida State Thursday in a game of two bubble teams, and the Orange looked good doing it. 62 percent from the field and 15 forced turnovers are a good formula for success. Here‚Äôs a look at what we learned in the big win. Trevor Cooney Can Be Trevor Cooney Last year, the Orange…
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Syracuse Defense Shines as Orange Coast to 81-66 Win Over Notre Dame
Syracuse shuts down the Irish en route to a big win.
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How Syracuse Wins Its Next Four Games
In college basketball, this is the part of the year where tournament resumes are made. Conference play is in full swing, and the best teams in college basketball are going head-to-head. For Syracuse, it‚Äôs no different. The Orange are the fifth team out of the NCAA Tournament, according to Joe Lunardi‚Äôs most recent bracketology, and…
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Trevor Cooney’s Hot Start Gives SU A Lead It Would Not Give Up
Trevor Cooney scored 25 with 21 coming in the first 10 minutes of the game. But SU had already built a lead and would not relinquish it as the Orange topped Wake Forest 83-55. In Cooney‚Äôs absence in the final 30 minutes, Michael Gbinije and Tyler Roberson stepped up big for the Orange. For Gbinije,…
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Syracuse Needs to Find More Balance on Offense
Syracuse got out-rebounded and was terrible from the line, but the biggest issue was the offense.
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Tyler Roberson’s Resurgence Can Change the Look of the Syracuse Offense
Tyler Roberson’s double-double helped Syracuse knock off Elon and change the look of its offense.
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Three Takeaways From Syracuse’s Opener Against Lehigh
It feels good to be back. Syracuse basketball kicked off its regular season Friday night against Lehigh in a game that, if we‚Äôre being honest, everyone thought would be a blowout win. It wasn‚Äôt. Sure, Syracuse beat Lehigh 57-47 Friday, and at the very least the game gave Syracuse fans a break from the depressing…
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Syracuse Hoops Cracks Top 50 in Latest ESPN Poll
ESPN’s Jeff Goodman ranks the Orange at 34 in his pre-season top 50.
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Does Syracuse Deserve More Respect Heading Into Next Season?
Not a lot of national love from the early predictions.
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Does Malachi Richardson Deserve to Start Next Year?
The incoming freshman could force his way into the starting five.
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Syracuse May Have Saved Itself in Recruitment of Tyus Battle
Recent transfers and future graduations will open room for the 2016 recruit.
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Fizz Five: Who Starts For Syracuse Basketball Next Season?
There‚Äôs a lot of gloom in Syracuse right now. Greg Gumble didn‚Äôt mention SU during Selection Sunday, Jim Boeheim is gone for the next nine conference games, and winter won‚Äôt quite go away in the Salt City. Hope is on the horizon though; just look to the depth of next year‚Äôs basketball team. The Orange…
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Syracuse’s Battle for Top Recruits Continues
In the weeks leading up to the NCAA‚Äôs announcement of sanctions against Syracuse, Orange fans became increasingly optimistic about landing 2016 guard Tyus Battle.¬† In the last week of February, the coveted Shooting Guard trimmed his list of possible destinations to seven and Syracuse made the cut. The Orange definitely encountered a major setback in…
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Is it important for Syracuse to still be a “tournament team” despite ban?
It is something that the Syracuse basketball team has been talking about for the last couple of weeks, and really ever since the self-imposed ban was put in place. The Orange wanted to prove that it would be a tournament team even though it would not be allowed to play in the NCAA Tournament. At…
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A Solid All-Around Performance Allows Orange to Pick-Up Big Win Over ND
B.J. Johnson turns in yet another solid performance off the bench to lift the Orange.
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Can the Orange Topple Louisville?
It certainly will not be easy, but Syracuse has a unique opportunity to take down longtime rival and powerhouse Louisville in the Dome tonight in front of what figures to be a very boisterous crowd. Louisville, which is currently ranked twelfth in the nation, is coming off of a bad loss at home to North…
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Orange Gives Fans a Preview of Next Season Despite Loss to Duke
Gbinije and Roberson offer glimpse into future in loss.
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How to React in the First Syracuse Home Game After Sanctions
Oddly enough, the Duke game is the first opportunity for all of us to see the Orange in person following the self-imposed sanctions. It feels like it has been forever since the sanctions have been self-levied, but it has really only been a week, and the Orange has yet to play a home game. That…
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Facing the Facts: The Rest of the Season is Pointless for Syracuse
Obviously player development matters, but the wins and losses mean nothing at this stage.
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Hoops Recruiting Class of 2015 Adds Depth to Thin Orange
Even prior to the post-season ban and the generally disappointing 2014-15 basketball season, many Syracuse fans were already looking to the 2015-16 season as one where the Orange will yet again be a powerhouse.¬† As of today, Syracuse is bringing in four four-star recruits for next season, which is good enough for the fourth best…
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Despite Ban, The Orange Have Plenty To Play For
The self-imposed post-season ban has finally begun to sink in around Syracuse and with acceptance, comes understanding.¬† Whatever slim chance there was of the Orange taking part in the NCAA tournament is gone.¬† Syracuse will play their last game of the season on March 7th against N.C. State. There will be no games in mid-march…
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Missed Free Throws Crush Orange in 66-62 loss to Miami (Fl.)
Syracuse‚Äôs tough season continues after the Orange was defeated by the Miami Hurricanes in the Carrier Dome today. Free throws killed the Orange once again down the stretch, going 8-19 from the stripe. Syracuse cannot afford to lose close games like this one, especially at home and with a very tough schedule left. ‚ÄúIf you‚Äôre…
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Syracuse’s Offense Stalls, Orange Loses to Tigers
Sometimes in sports records mean nothing and today in Clemson was just one of those days.¬† Syracuse was undefeated in conference play as they took on the 1-3 Clemson Tigers.¬† Today, Syracuse just didn‚Äôt have it and the Tigers came to play. Clemson defeated Syracuse 66-53 as the Orange falls to 13-5 overall and 4-1…
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Christmas’ Tranformation Leading Orange to Impressive ACC Start
The senior center has become a force at both ends of the court.
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Syracuse Knocks off Wake Forest
Christmas, Gbinije come up big down the stretch for Syracuse in OT win.
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Syracuse Rolls Over Florida State 70-57 But McCullough Injures Knee
Cooney continues to shine for Orange, but frosh McCullough suffers knee injury in blowout win.
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Orange Needs To Be Wary of Second Half Letdowns
Seven made baskets after halftime won’t suffice for Orange down the stretch.
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