MBB : Jackson signs with professional team in France
Rick Jackson's post-NBA draft plans are playing out like he envisioned.After not being selected in the two-round draft back on June 23, Jackson decided he… Read more »
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MBB : After going undrafted, former SU forward Jackson looks to start pro career overseas
Inside a Famous Dave's BBQ restaurant in Philadelphia, Rick Jackson waited more than three and a half hours with family and friends to hear his… Read more »
MBB : Syracuse's Jackson not selected in NBA Draft; former SU guard Flynn traded to Houston
After weeks of preparation and a standout senior season, former Syracuse forward Rick Jackson did not get picked in the 2011 NBA Draft on Thursday… Read more »
MBB : Despite standout senior season, Jackson remains borderline draft pick
In the mind of Syracuse associate head coach Bernie Fine, Rick Jackson has something that every NBA team loves. That skill the ability to rebound… Read more »
MBB : Local recruit Coleman climbs up wish lists with another strong year
Bob McKenney describes DaJuan Coleman's persona as a quiet self-confidence.As McKenney's Jamesville-DeWitt boy's basketball team warmed up prior to its state championship game earlier this… Read more »
MBB : Emotional Murphy bids farewell to Boeheim, Syracuse
Former Syracuse assistant coach Rob Murphy bid farewell to SU on Tuesday, five days after being introduced as the new head coach at Eastern Michigan.In… Read more »
Year in Sports : Hyperbole?: Melo struggles to adjust, but coaches, scouts still see reason for hype
Year in Sports: Part 3 of 9 Inside Madison Square Garden, the crowd roared for Fab Melo. Teammates encircled, mobbing him with chest-bumps and high-fives.Moments earlier,… Read more »
MBB : Former SU assistant Murphy introduced as Eastern Michigan head coach
Former Syracuse assistant coach Rob Murphy was officially introduced as Eastern Michigan's new head coach at an 11 a.m. news conference Thursday morning. The announcement… Read more »
MBB : Eastern Michigan considers SU assistant Murphy top candidate for head coaching position
Syracuse assistant coach Rob Murphy is under strong consideration for the vacant head coaching position at Eastern Michigan. EMU will give an official announcement on… Read more »
MBB : Moussa Keita to have surgery in near future
Syracuse freshman center Baye Moussa Keita will undergo surgery 'in the near future,' said director of athletic communications Pete Moore on Tuesday.Moore said the team… Read more »
MBB : Look both ways: Season ends without goals accomplished, but SU's future looks bright
Looking backContaining supreme highs and incredibly deflating lows, the 2010-11 season was tumultuous for the Orange. It began with an 18-0 start — the second-best… Read more »
MBB : 2010-2011 Grades and superlatives
GradesScoop Jardine: B-The fourth-year junior point guard looked like anything but a fourth-year point guard at seemingly every important time this year. Still, his six… Read more »
MBB : Solo act: Lack of inside presence around Jackson dooms SU
The look on Rick Jackson's face said it all. He was gassed. Frustrated. Helpless.His final touch of the basketball in a Syracuse uniform was a… Read more »
MBB : On The Beat: Marquette postgame 3/21/11
The Daily Orange basketball beat writers Brett LoGiurato, Tony Olivero and Andrew L. John break down Syracuse's 66-62 loss to Marquette Sunday. The Orange failed… Read more »
MBB : Triche sits out with bruised tailbone after collision
CLEVELAND — Nothing made the pain in Brandon Triche's bruised tailbone go away. At one point, he stood up on the bench while play continued… Read more »
MBB : Jardine and Joseph hint at return for senior seasons
CLEVELAND — After Syracuse's disappointing early exit from the NCAA Tournament following a 66-62 loss to Marquette, both junior point guard Scoop Jardine and forward… Read more »
MBB : NCAA acknowledges officiating mistake on Jardine's backcourt violation in SU's Tournament loss
Officials made a mistake in the final minute of Syracuse's third-round NCAA Tournament loss to Marquette on Sunday, NCAA officiating coordinator John Adams said Tuesday in… Read more »
MBB : Jardine's mistakes prove costly in frustrating loss to Golden Eagles
CLEVELAND — The brash, bumptious attitude was missing. For 34 games this season — 27 wins, seven losses — it was there in front of… Read more »
MBB : FINISHED: Syracuse's season ends with disappointing third-round loss to Marquette
CLEVELAND — Sitting across from each other in the locker room of Quicken Loans Arena, Scoop Jardine and Dion Waiters finally had a chance to… Read more »
MBB : UPROOTED: Jackson continues to carry Orange, propels SU to NCAA Tournament win over Sycamores
CLEVELAND — This one didn't need a trip to the line. Rick Jackson was finally wide open down low. After a patient offensive possession during… Read more »
MBB : Jardine says wrist 'fine' heading into matchup with Marquette
UPDATED: March 20, 12:53 a.m.CLEVELAND — Scoop Jardine reiterated again Saturday that his left wrist is fine after landing on it Friday night against Indiana State. Jardine doesn't… Read more »
MBB : Syracuse looks to avenge regular-season loss in third-round matchup with Marquette
CLEVELAND — Not more than a half hour after disposing of Indiana State on Friday, Syracuse's players turned to a clear topic of focus when… Read more »
MBB : Fair's big bucket halts Indiana State rally, propels SU to run that puts game away
CLEVELAND — With Indiana State's defense focused on Rick Jackson, C.J. Fair seized his opportunity. It was the freshman Fair who made 'the play', early… Read more »
MBB : Syracuse's Melo can fuel postseason run
CLEVELAND — Jim Boeheim said Thursday that Fab Melo could be the 'X factor' for Syracuse this postseason. After a strong showing in the Big… Read more »
