Fool me once: Orange looks to avoid 2nd upset versus Le Moyne
After Syracuse's shocking exhibition loss to Le Moyne a year ago, Jim Boeheim made it clear that the Orange learned nothing from its previous game… Read more »
Basketball
Southerland impresses in win, grabs surprising 11 rebounds to lead SU
James Southerland's over-the-top screaming as the point man on Syracuse's full-court press elicited the thought of one name for Scoop Jardine. The verbal berating of… Read more »
Syracuse to test 10-man rotation in 1st contest of season
Jim Boeheim teams don't usually contain a 10-man rotation. Last season, seven players ruled Syracuse's minutes. The year before, it was the same amount. Not… Read more »
FAIR START: In exhibition win over Kutztown, SU freshman Fair steals show
Jim Boeheim described C.J. Fair as 'smart.' Scoop Jardine referred to Fair's playing style and performance as 'pretty.' And after the Syracuse freshman tied for… Read more »
The wait is over: After entire high school career as SU commit, Waiters finally part of Orange
Here Dion Waiters was, once again, playing tagalong to Scoop Jardine. Five years after he was first noticed by his future college team in a… Read more »
SU begins 'unfinished business' at Midnight Madness
The past and present members of the Syracuse men's basketball team filed up one by one on the stage to get their introductions. Among the… Read more »
Big East coaches rank SU 3rd in preseason conference poll
NEW YORK — A year after winning an outright Big East regular season championship, Syracuse found itself No. 3 on the conference's 2010-11 preseason poll… Read more »
Three's company: With Johnson, Rautins gone, SU looks for new 3-point threat
Ask Andy Rautins. He knows how important the 3-point shot is for any basketball team. How it can mount a comeback ever so quickly. How… Read more »
In return to the Dome, Johnson brings back memories
Wes Johnson raised his right hand in appreciation as he exited the court for the final time Friday. With 23.9 seconds left in the third… Read more »
Olivero: For Johnson, celebratory goodbye becomes reality in Dome homecoming
Enter the facemask. Enter another lesson. In came Richard Hamilton. With the substitution came perhaps the NBA's most notorious style of play to defend. And… Read more »
SU center Riley opts for surgery on right foot, likely to miss season
Syracuse basketball center DaShonte Riley will likely miss the season with an injury, similar to a stress fracture, in his right foot, SU head coach… Read more »
A day for the decade: For 3 former SU stars, separate paths all lead back to Syracuse
Jonny Flynn poignantly remembers the moment. Because it made even Jim Boeheim crack a smile. It was Feb. 6, 2008, in the middle of Flynn's… Read more »
Midnight Madness to be held Oct. 22
Midnight Madness at Syracuse will take place Oct. 22 at the Carrier Dome, SU Athletics announced in a statement Tuesday. It will be the second… Read more »
Do you remember?: Memories of Johnson, Flynn linger as duo preps for return
Tom Polech's closet contains greatness. When opened, it reveals a glimpse into history. A chronological tour of the last decade of Syracuse basketball. Nine jerseys… Read more »
Waiting for Christmas: Still 1 year away from SU, Rakeem Christmas is prepping for his role already
When Kevin Givens decided to adopt the 2-3 zone for his team this season, Jim Boeheim immediately came to mind. All Givens had to do… Read more »
SU center Riley could miss season with foot injury
Sophomore center DeShonte Riley could miss the 2010-11 season with an injured foot, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim said Friday. The foot has bothered the… Read more »
With start of practice 10 days away, The D.O. takes an early look at SU's basketball schedule
BLOG POST: This season, pundits cannot bad-mouth Boeheim's schedule choices Brett LoGiurato Outrageous Fun So if any of the talking heads at ESPN still, somehow,… Read more »
JOHNSON DECLARES FOR NBA DRAFT
Ending roughly three weeks of speculation, Syracuse forward Wes Johnson will declare for the NBA Draft, though he has yet to formally hire an agent. In… Read more »
Swarming Butler defense causes 18 turnovers, key in Bulldogs upset of Syracuse in win
SALT LAKE CITY — Ronald Nored couldn't get enough as he burst through the final hundred feet between the court and the concrete tunnel that… Read more »
Orr: Despite season-ending loss, SU has reason to be proud
SALT LAKE CITY — Arinze Onuaku sat motionless inside his locker, using a sideline towel to cover his face and act as a barrier between… Read more »
In Onuaku's absence, Jackson rattled by physical Bulldogs
SALT LAKE CITY — Granted, Syracuse players cushioned their answer with the mandatory 'Give Butler credit' discloser each time. But they made it clear that… Read more »
SHUT DOWN: Syracuse struggles, falls to Butler in regional semifinals
SALT LAKE CITY — Face to face, Jim Boeheim and Rick Jackson stared at each other in a familiar portrait. One preaching, the other in… Read more »
Inconsistent shooting plagues Kentucky, championship dreams destroyed in Elite Eight loss to WVU
Steve Donahue could see this coming. Despite falling to what some perceived to be the best team left in the NCAA Tournament, the Cornell coach… Read more »
West Virginia tops No. 1-seed Kentucky, advances to Final Four
West Virginia guard Joe Mazzulla walked into Bob Huggins' office in the winter of 2009 with tears welling in his eyes. Mazzulla could barely lift… Read more »
