MBB : For UNC Asheville's Atkinson, reaching NCAA Tournament is culmination of long journey
Jeremy Atkinson's heart was set on North Carolina State from the moment the school contacted him. He heard from the Wolfpack in November of his… Read more »
Basketball
MBB : Cohen: Melo's ineligibility eliminates SU's title hopes, forever stains his personal legacy
PITTSBURGH - Three days and 362 miles later, the cruel irony of Fab through.'Put simply, Melo let his team down when it mattered most. Though… Read more »
MBB : ESCAPING HISTORY: Syracuse survives challenge in close game with 16th-seeded UNC Asheville
PITTSBURGH - The weight of 108 failed attempts rested squarely on UNC Asheville's shoulders. The McNeese States and East Tennessee States of college basketball history… Read more »
MBB: Syracuse will turn to Christmas, Keita to replace Melo against UNC Asheville
PITTSBURGH - Throughout this season, Syracuse's big men have viewed themselves as one cohesive unit.Rakeem Christmas is the rookie that's still learning the college game.… Read more »
MBB : 3 things Syracuse needs to do to advance past the NCAA Tournament's 1st weekend
1. Syracuse's seniors need to turn things aroundJim Boeheim made it perfectly clear after Syracuse's loss to Cincinnati last week. Despite a variety of different… Read more »
MBB : What players and coaches at the NCAA Tournament are saying about Fab Melo
UPDATED: March 14, 2012, 6:31 p.m.PITTSBURGH - The news was originally viewed as another social media practical joke. Syracuse's 7-foot center, Fab Melo, couldn't really… Read more »
MBB : Last time they played: Syracuse 81, UNC Asheville 63
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim had no trouble providing his four freshmen with playing time, but when it mattered most it was his experienced players… Read more »
MBB : Q&A with Keith Jarrett, Asheville Citizen-Times
As a No. 1 seed, it is expected that Syracuse's opening game in the NCAA Tournament would be a 'David versus Goliath' situation. With 16th-seeded… Read more »
WBB : Syracuse selected to WNIT for 4th straight season, will play at Hartford in 1st round
For the fourth straight season, Syracuse will compete in the Women's National Invitation Tournament after failing to earn a bid to the NCAA tournament. The… Read more »
MBB : Syracuse center Melo ineligible, will not play in NCAA Tournament
UPDATED: March 13, 2012, 6:40 p.m.Syracuse center Fab Melo will not take part in the NCAA Tournament, SU athletics announced in a news release on… Read more »
MBB : Getting to know UNC Asheville
Syracuse drew UNC Asheville in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. The 16th-seeded Bulldogs (24-9, 16-2 Big South) enter the Big Dance having won… Read more »
MBB : Syracuse heads into NCAA Tournament healthy, focused on making deep run
Two years ago on Selection Sunday, the Syracuse basketball team sat in a near identical situation to the one it faced this year.After winning the… Read more »
MBB : Syracuse receives No. 1 seed in East Region of NCAA Tournament
Earning a top seed for the second time in three years, Syracuse will take on 16th-seeded UNC-Asheville on Thursday in the Consol Energy Center in… Read more »
MBB : OUT OF REACH: Syracuse can't overcome large 1st-half deficit in upset to Cincinnati
NEW YORK — Despite a torrid shooting performance by Cincinnati from beyond the arc, Syracuse still had a chance to complete its comeback. In fact,… Read more »
MBB : Cincinnati zone gives Syracuse fits; Waiters shines despite loss
NEW YORK — Jim Boeheim knows perhaps better than anyone in the country the intricacies of a zone defense. In his mind, zones typically are… Read more »
MBB : Subpar game from Joseph, Jardine hampers Syracuse in loss
NEW YORK — The ailments that plagued Syracuse mushroomed from one thread.The Orange's two leaders, Scoop Jardine and Kris Joseph, were missing in action. Fifteen… Read more »
MBB : Cooper: Big East tournament semifinal loss means little to Syracuse's overall mission
NEW YORK — Scoop Jardine laid out another scenario. One that was realistic and would be much more regrettable than what had just transpired.Say Syracuse… Read more »
MBB : Syracuse takes all 3 matchups with UConn; Jardine sees limited time in 2nd half
NEW YORK — For the first time since 1983-84, Syracuse defeated Connecticut three times in one season.'It's tough to beat a team, especially like Connecticut,… Read more »
National : Adams overcomes hearing impairment on hardwood
Luke Adams stepped to the free-throw line for the first of three shots, and the Texas Christian student section began ridiculing his floppy haircut. The… Read more »
MBB : Breaking the cycle: Jardine escaped the streets, overcame obstacles to lead team as senior
Thirteen years. That's the fork in the road, the point that Scoop Jardine and his father, Antonio, describe as pivotal for a kid growing up… Read more »
MBB : Boeheim, players remain focused despite NCAA investigation into drug testing policy
NEW YORK — After news that multiple members of past Syracuse teams in the last decade failed drug tests and continued to play, there was… Read more »
MBB : Cohen: Superior outside shooting separates 2009-10 Syracuse team from this season's group
It's Jan. 14, just before 8 p.m. Syracuse and Providence won't tip off for more than an hour, but SU's best shooter is already out… Read more »
MBB : Joseph overcomes poor shooting performance with aggressive drives to help Syracuse to victory
NEW YORK — Kris Joseph could have had the perfect excuse for his ugly shooting performance. He jammed his finger in pregame warm-ups prior to… Read more »
MBB : NARROW ESCAPE: Late run powers Syracuse comeback in win over UConn in Big East tournament
NEW YORK — Dion Waiters shook off Ryan Boatright with ease. Driving from the left wing, Waiters stopped on a dime at the left elbow.Boatright… Read more »
