Youth movement: UConn loses Walker but features talented young team trying to defend national title
NEW YORK — Jeremy Lamb sat in his chair during Big East media day, flanked by teammates Shabazz Napier on his right and Alex Oriakhi… Read more »
Basketball
Major player: Butler faces rebuilding year after back-to-back national championship game appearances
Every time Matthew Graves drives past Lucas Oil Stadium, he can't help but reminisce about Butler's dream run to the 2010 NCAA Final Four —… Read more »
Expanding his presence: Fair plans to build on successful freshman season by broadening his role
UPDATED: Nov. 13, 2011, 11:34 p.m. The 3-pointer from the corner against Cal State-Los Angeles provided a peek at the past and future for C.J.… Read more »
Height of her game: After breakout season, Alexander ready to lead Syracuse on both ends of floor
Joe Alexander refused to make it easy. In the driveway of his Ontario home, he spent hours playing games of 21 with his daughter, Kayla,… Read more »
When he wants: Amid grumblings of retirement, Boeheim remains steadfast in position at helm of SU
People close to Syracuse basketball have no trouble putting into words what Jim Boeheim means to the program. In fact, there was one all-encompassing word… Read more »
On the rise: Triche strives for breakout junior season after showing flashes as sophomore
Brandon Triche sat on the sidelines and watched Syracuse's 2010-11 season reach its distasteful conclusion. He had been in command earlier, scoring eight points in… Read more »
MBB : FULL THROTTLE: Press creates turnovers to help Orange break open game in 2nd half
Michael Carter-Williams drained a 3-pointer from the left corner and the action stayed right there. After knocking down the open shot to give Syracuse a… Read more »
MBB : Melo plays smart after early foul to stay on court, contribute
It took two St. Rose possessions for Syracuse center Fab Melo to pick up his first foul.The problem that haunted him last year looked ready… Read more »
MBB : Out and running: After struggling early against Cal State-LA, SU looks to start faster
With each missed shot, the grumbling from the Carrier Dome crowd swelled. Sure, it was only the first exhibition game of the season, but the… Read more »
MBB : Jardine's scoring mentality sparks early 2nd-half run
The fifth-year senior did what he was supposed to and led by example. As Syracuse entered the second half leading Cal State-Los Angeles by just… Read more »
MBB : SECOND TAKE: Melo, Keita begin sophomore seasons with strong performances in exhibition
The new Fab Melo brought Dion Waiters to his feet. Towel over his shoulder and a water bottle still in his mouth, Waiters stood up… Read more »
MBB : Don't look down: SU has supreme height advantage over D-II Golden Eagles
Cal State-Los Angeles has no player taller than 6 feet 9 inches. Only two Golden Eagles players are taller than 6 feet 6 inches.For a… Read more »
MBB : Homeschooling: Jamesville-DeWitt's Coleman chooses Syracuse to stay close to his roots
DEWITT — For just a half-second, it seemed that Syracuse was going to lose a top recruit right from its own backyard.With Kentucky, Syracuse and… Read more »
MBB : Pittsburgh's Gibbs chosen as Preseason Player of the Year
NEW YORK — Ashton Gibbs knows that being named the Big East Preseason Player of the Year is a major achievement. It took a lot… Read more »
MBB : Second time around: Coming off freshman campaigns, SU's sophomores bring experience to roster
Scoop Jardine can understand the expectations placed on the Syracuse basketball team heading into the new season. He gets why the experts are so high… Read more »
MBB : Wallace hits game-winning shot in Legends Game full of former SU stars
John Wallace stared down Jonny Flynn from the left wing as the clock ticked down under 10 seconds. With his team trailing by one in… Read more »
MBB : Appearance by Anthony highlights annual Midnight Madness event
The crowd knew exactly what was next. With the tease for the introduction of one more Syracuse legend — and for him to be called… Read more »
MBB : SU's Midnight Madness to include 'Legends' scrimmage
Fans that attend Midnight Madness will be treated to a 'once in a lifetime' experience, as Ed Levine put it. Many former Syracuse basketball stars… Read more »
MBB : Founding history: Formation of Big East forged, strengthened basketball rivalries
In an airport terminal more than a decade ago, Greg Ashford heard the future of the Big East. As he and his wife, Leslie, waited… Read more »
MBB : Jefferson considering all college options; has interest in SU
Amile Jefferson is taking his time. The senior power forward at Friends' Central (Pa.) School is exploring every possibility before deciding where to play college… Read more »
MBB : Jamesville-DeWitt's Cavanaugh commits to Wake Forest
Bob McKenney knew it was going to take something perfect for Tyler Cavanaugh to go to a school other than Syracuse.The senior power forward had… Read more »
MBB : SU's Midnight Madness to take place Oct. 14
In a way, this year's Midnight Madness celebration was inspired by Juli Boeheim. The wife of Syracuse men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim works closely with… Read more »
MBB : Fitting the mold: SU commit Grant matches prototype of an Orange forward
When Jerami Grant walked into the Carrier Dome in August during his visit to Syracuse, there was no game going on. And there were no… Read more »
MBB : Jardine reflects on time spent at World University Games with Melo
Scoop Jardine and Fab Melo were together for 12 days in August. On the surface, everything about their time together was normal. The SU basketball… Read more »
