Tag: Tyus Battle
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Syracuse’s Most Fun Players to Watch in the Last 10 Years
2022-23 is Syracuse’s 10th season playing in the ACC, which makes this a perfect time to do an unequivocal ranking of the Orange’s most enjoyable players to watch over that time span. This is a comprehensive list and not wrong (at least I’d like to think), but other answers will be tolerated. Since the move…
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Why Mike Hopkins Should be Syracuse’s Next Head Coach
After going over the two most likely candidates to be Syracuse‚Äôs next head coach last week, it‚Äôs time to move to some unlikely possibilities, but possibilities nonetheless. Mike Hopkins was destined to be the head coach at Syracuse University. He was declared the coach-in-waiting, and had the job lined up. But, he decided to make…
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SU Top 100: Biggest Surprises
We did it. We have officially made it through our SU Top 100 list. To do something like this takes a lot of time and effort. It‚Äôs definitely not easy. The staff at Orange Fizz is proud of the list we came up with, but obviously nothing is perfect. So this week, we will be…
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SU Top 100: #75 Tyus Battle
As we continue the Fizz‚Äôs SU Top 100 list, a recent name comes in at No. 75. He put together the best sophomore campaign of any Syracuse Men‚Äôs Basketball player in program history, hit some clutch shots, and was always rocking the brightest shoes on the court. The No. 75 spot goes to Tyus Battle.…
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How will the NBA’s COVID-19 workout rules affect Hughes’ draft stock?
Everything seemed to have been going as planned for Elijah Hughes‚Äô buildup to the 2020 NBA Draft. The Beacon, NY native showed character by leading an otherwise feeble Syracuse team. He showed skill by dominating the ACC, and being selected to the all-conference first team. However, what Hughes showed on the court may not be…
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Orange in the NBA: Month 1 Roundup
As of Friday, we‚Äôre officially one month through the NBA season. We‚Äôve already seen a lot go down, from the Warriors shocking fall from grace, to LeBron putting up MVP numbers in year 17 to Luka Doncic asserting himself as one of the league‚Äôs elite players. It‚Äôs been a fun ride so far, but what…
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Tyus continues to do Tyus things in Summer League
After a couple of years serving as Syracuse‚Äôs top scoring option, and the guy SU relied on to shoulder the load, Tyus Battle decided to head to the NBA. And just like he did at SU, Battle is continuing to do what he does best. Score the basketball.¬† After not being drafted, Battle signed a…
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NBA Summer League Destinations for Syracuse Alums and Other CNY Favorites
As we quickly approach the end of June, it‚Äôs now the time when the NBA offseason begins to heat up. The NBA Draft wrapped up last week, free agency begins on Sunday, June 30th at 6:00 p.m. ET and the NBA Summer League begins on July 1st with the California Classic and the Utah Jazz…
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NBA Player Comps for Oshae Brissett and Tyus Battle
With the NBA Draft coming up on Thursday, it‚Äôs time to start wondering exactly where Tyus Battle and Oshae Brissett will land after the dust settles. Neither of them are featured in the first or second round of any major mock drafts so it looks like they‚Äôll both have to go the undrafted free agent…
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Ranking Syracuse Basketball’s Top 10 Players Since 2000 (Part 1)
With the offseason upon us, it seems like a good time to appreciate SU‚Äôs best players since the turn of the millenium. These rankings will take into consideration the longevity of a players career in Orange, as well as how successful the team was during the players tenure. Pure talent and dominance will also be…
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Game of Domes: Matching Characters to Notable Syracuse Sports Figures
The campaigns of the Syracuse football and basketball¬†teams have come to a close, but another season‚Äôs end draws upon us. Season eight of the world-renowned Game of Thrones finishes on Sunday night, marking the close of the entire award-winning series. In light, here‚Äôs a list of Syracuse sports figures paired with each player or coach‚Äôs…
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Former Syracuse Commit Darius Bazley Invited to NBA Combine
Earlier this week, former Syracuse commit Darius Bazley was invited to the 2019 NBA Draft combine. He and 65 other prospects will participate in the Chicago based event in front of scouts from all 30 NBA teams. As expected, Tyus Battle and Oshae Brissett were not among those invited to the combine. https://twitter.com/Sam_Vecenie/status/1126188975574605825 This is…
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Five Syracuse Athletes the Class of 2019 Will Never Forget
Graduation for Syracuse University’s class of 2019 comes a week from today. In that crop is the like of Eric Dungey, Frank Howard and Jamal Custis. I will also be a part of that group, minus the vast amounts of athletic talent. Over my four years, I saw a lot of great players, teams and…
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Tyus Battle Spurned by NBA Draft Combine
Exactly one year and two days ago, we were talking about what Tyus Battle had to prove at the NBA Draft combine, who he had to outperform and how his prospects looked after the combine was over. We won‚Äôt be talking about any of that this year. Battle and the rest of the college basketball/NBA…
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Battle vs. Bazley: Who Has More NBA Potential?
Feelings aside, this is definitely a conversation worth having. Obviously, one player bailed on Syracuse before even stepping foot on the court while the other played in 103 games over three years, and led SU in scoring twice. Syracuse fans will have drastically different memories of Tyus Battle and Darius Bazley ‚Äì perhaps even opposing…
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With Voids to Fill, Syracuse Basketball’s Incoming Class is Incredibly Crucial
Syracuse will hurt far more from its departures heading into the 2019-2020 season than it did coming into this past one. With Tyus Battle NBA bound, Frank Howard and Paschal Chukwu are graduating, and there is also no guarantee that Oshae Brissett will be back either. Because of how much more painful the departures after…
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Tyus Battle’s Three Biggest Moments in Syracuse
Tyus Battle has declared for the 2019 NBA Draft. That was the news announced on Friday, one day after the Orange fell to Baylor in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. We’ve been down this road before, but this year is different. Battle returning to the Orange next year is very unlikely. With that…
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Syracuse Basketball Exit Meetings: Who’s Up and Who’s Down in 2019?
Syracuse entered the 2018-19 season as a trendy Final Four pick. They brought back every starter from a Sweet 16 a year ago and seemingly filled their offensive lull thanks to some recruits and transfers. But along the way, there were some roadbumps that led this Orange team to fall way short of expectations. A…
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Previewing Syracuse’s 2019-20 Roster
Now that Syracuse‚Äôs season is over and Tyus Battle declared for the NBA Draft, it‚Äôs time to take a look at what Syracuse will bring to the hardwood next season. Besides replacing Battle, Jim Boeheim is also tasked with naming a new point guard and center since Frank Howard and Paschal Chukwu are out of…
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Don’t Worry Too Much About Frank Howard’s Suspension
Well, don‚Äôt think anyone saw this one coming. BREAKING: #Syracuse senior Frank Howard is OUT for “an indefinite period of time” due to a violation of athletic department policy. No idea whether the PG play at all in his last NCAA Tournament. Right after a career-high 28 points vs. Duke. — Orange Fizz (@OrangeFizz) March…
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What the Orange Are Saying Heading Into Their Opening Matchup Against Baylor?
Things never get quiet this time of year. Just moments before addressing the media, Syracuse announced that Frank Howard is suspended indefinitely for a violation of an athletic department policy. Despite having a lot of other things on their minds, Jim Boeheim, Tyus Battle and Elijah Hughes all addressed a number of topics ahead of…
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Snubs and Duds of the ACC All-Conference Teams
The ACC announced its all-conference teams yesterday, and Tyus Battle was the only Syracuse player to appear on any of the teams. He ended up as third team all-ACC, with Louisville guard Jordan Nwora, Notre Dame big John Mooney, VT guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Clemson guard Marcquise Reed. Battle landed in the middle of the…
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A Bittersweet Bite out of the Orange’s Blowout Loss to Virginia
Monday‚Äôs 26-point loss to Virginia marked three-out-of-four losses for Syracuse, but after the tough stretch, the Orange should be feeling more encouraged than concerned. Beginning with the obvious, UVA shot an absurd 72 percent from the beyond the arc, going 10-for-13 from three in a second half that saw the Cavaliers absolutely pull away ‚Äì…
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Charity Stripe Chaos: How Syracuse’s Free Throw Shooting Isn’t All That Free
The free throw line. The charity stripe. The bonus. Freebies. Simply from names associated with the shot, it‚Äôs pretty easy to tell that the entire point of a free throw is to give a team that is wronged in one way or another an opportunity to pick up free and easy points on what many…
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Big-Man Struggles: Syracuse Sinking to a New Low
While there may be room for encouragement, no one can be completely satisfied with consecutive losses. Syracuse wasn‚Äôt expected to beat No. 2 Duke or No. 5 North Carolina, but the Orange put up a fight in both contests. However, in spite of the silver lining, one frustrating trend remains clear. Syracuse ‚Äì now more…
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The Tale of Buddy Boeheim’s Inconsistencies and Syracuse’s Record
As the season has progressed, freshman Buddy Boeheim has become more and more of a focal point for Syracuse‚Äôs offense. He‚Äôs the best shooter on the team and can single-handedly create a much needed spark at any moment. But for every game that he lights up the scoreboard, there‚Äôs a game where he chalks up…
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Examining Syracuse’s Dynamic Lineup
Before the season began, Syracuse was ranked as a top-20 team. A big reason was because SU returned all five starters, while adding transfer Elijah Hughes, and freshmen Jalen Carey and Buddy Boeheim. But as the season has progressed, it‚Äôs become clear that one key contributor from last year wouldn‚Äôt regain his form. That‚Äôs senior…
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Syracuse’s 20-Point Victory Over #18 Louisville Sets Tone for Tough Remaining Schedule
Entering Wednesday night‚Äôs game against Louisville, Syracuse‚Äôs 17-8 record was already full of big moments that had the Orange positioned well for an NCAA Tournament bid. Now, with a 69-49 domination of the Cardinals, SU takes one step closer to securing a March Madness spot while also setting the tone to start off one of…
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Battle, Syracuse Look to Bounce Back in Crucial Showdown Against Louisville
Syracuse begins a rather brutal stretch of games tonight in a crucial matchup against Louisville. After its meeting with the Cardinals, a few of the Orange‚Äôs final five opponents include No. 1 Duke, No. 8 North Carolina, and No. 3 Virginia, but for now, the focus is solely on the task at hand. Returning home…
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Three Bold Syracuse Predictions ahead of ACC Tournament
With under three weeks left in the regular season, Syracuse is set to embark on the highly-anticipated toughest part of its schedule. Over the next week, the Orange battles Louisville, Duke and North Carolina, three team’s ranked in the top 18 of the AP poll. Doesn’t it always seem like SU plays the toughest portion…
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Syracuse Blitzes BC, Claims Season Series
For the second time this season, the Orange swept a season series against a former Big East foe. In today’s rendition, Syracuse took down Boston College 67-56 to claim victory number two over the Eagles this season in front of the largest crow. Much like the meeting out in Chestnut Hill, the Orange started off…
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Beating BC: Syracuse Looks to Get Back on Track Against the Eagles
What a tough one it was for the Orange back on Tuesday night.¬†Syracuse lost to Florida State 80-62, in what simply was the latest poor showing from a team barred by inconsistency. However, the Orange has a nice chance to bounce back on Saturday against its next opponent. Boston College enters having dropped eight of…
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Comeback falls way short, No. 22 FSU steamrolls Syracuse, 80-62, in the Dome
It looked like Syracuse (16-7, 7-3 ACC) was dead in the water. The Orange trailed 36-14 with 5:58 to go in the first half. Florida State (17-5, 5-4 ACC) was in the midst of a dominant 30-7 run, SU had missed six of its last seven shots, was 1-7 from beyond the arc and 1-4…
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