East regional players discuss adjustments playing in Carrier Dome
Not only will the East regional teams be playing on a bigger stage, they’ll be playing in a bigger arena than some players have ever stepped foot in before. Read more »
Basketball
Louisville head coach Rick Pitino voices support for Jim Boeheim
Speaking in the Carrier Dome on Thursday afternoon, Louisville head coach Rick Pitino discussed the circumstances surrounding Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim. Read more »
B.J. Johnson to transfer to La Salle, sit out next season
B.J. Johnson has committed to La Salle four days after his transfer from Syracuse was announced. CBS Sports first reported the news and it was later confirmed by Johnson's father, Robert Johnson. Read more »
Oklahoma-Michigan State, Louisville-N.C. State to match up in Syracuse regional
With the Syracuse men's basketball season having wrapped up on March 7 and the women's team ending its season with a loss to South Carolina in the NCAA tournament Round of 32 on Sunday, there are just four more teams that will play postseason basketball in Syracuse. Read more »
Syracuse's season ends with demoralizing 97-68 loss to No. 1 seed South Carolina in NCAA tournament
Revenge, redemption, rematch — Syracuse had heard it all since last Monday when its NCAA tournament draw was announced. On the forefront, the eighth-seeded Orange would open tournament play against Nebraska, a major-conference opponent and a 20-game winner. Read more »
Syracuse extends season in NCAA tournament after pulling out 72-69 win in 1st round over Nebraska
Syracuse played Nebraska close the whole way, but extended its NCAA tournament run with a 72-69 win. Read more »
Senior forward Emily Cady carries Nebraska into NCAA tournament, matchup with Syracuse
Emily Cady ignored her coach. Connie Yori had cancelled practice for Nebraska on Monday because the team planned to watch the selection show together later that night. But Cady refused rest. Read more »
Video: Syracuse's Jim Boeheim addresses media to discuss NCAA report, retirement announcement
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim faced reporters Thursday morning for the first time since before the NCAA report was released and a day after it was announced he plans to retire in three years. Read more »
Guard Ron Patterson will transfer from Syracuse
Syracuse sophomore guard Ron Patterson became the second scholarship player to seek transfer on Thursday. Sophomore forward B.J. Johnson announced his intention earlier in the afternoon. Read more »
Forward B.J. Johnson will transfer from Syracuse
Syracuse forward B.J. Johnson will transfer from Syracuse, his father Robert Johnson confirmed in a text message on Thursday afternoon. Read more »
Jim Boeheim addresses his role in failing to follow Syracuse's own drug policy
The NCAA citing Syracuse for failing to follow its own drug policy. And while the NCAA doesn't have its own policy and doesn't force universities to have their own, it does require that they follow them if they have them. Read more »
Jim Boeheim tempers expectations of his level of authority while discussing Mike Hopkins' future, N.C. State postgame press conference
Jim Boeheim said he isn't in charge of who his replacement is, but spoke highly of Mike Hopkins during his press conference on Thursday. Read more »
Jim Boeheim disagrees with how NCAA punished basketball program compared to football program
One of the topics Jim Boeheim covered in his press conference Thursday morning was the difference in how the SU men's basketball and football programs were punished as a result of NCAA violations. Read more »
Jim Boeheim explains Fab Melo's academic fraud, blames Stan Kissel, former secretary
Jim Boeheim explained his role, or lack thereof, in Fab Melo's academic fraud on Thursday. Read more »
Jim Boeheim explains reasoning for retirement, voices confidence in Syracuse's recruiting efforts going forward
The morning after the end date of his illustrious career — three years from now — was announced, Boeheim explained his reasoning for the decision and his outlook on the future of SU basketball. Read more »
Jim Boeheim's 18-minute opening statement from press conference regarding Syracuse's NCAA violations
Jim Boeheim faced the media Thursday morning for the first time since the NCAA report was released on March 6 and Boeheim's plan to retire in three years was announced Wednesday morning. Here is the full transcript of his 17-minute opening statement. Read more »
Jim Boeheim suggests racism is in play when discussing who should, who shouldn't play at Syracuse based on background
At his press conference Thursday, Jim Boeheim suggested that race is a factor when discussing who is fit to play at Syracuse based on a player's background. Read more »
Jim Boeheim faces media for 1st time since release of NCAA report, retirement announcement
Jim Boeheim addressed the media for the first time since the NCAA report came out on March 6, and discussed his planned retirement among other topics. Read more »
Jim Boeheim confirms he'll accept 9-game suspension, appeal not being able to coach in practice
Jim Boeheim will "absolutely" appeal his nine-game suspension to start 2015-16 conference play, he confirmed at his Thursday morning press conference. Read more »
Alexis Peterson looks to succeed on 1st chance on national stage as Syracuse opens up NCAA tournament Friday
Alexis Peterson has been a great player for Syracuse all season. The NCAA tournament provides her and the Orange a chance to shine on the national stage for the first time. Read more »
Mike Tirico, ESPN broadcaster and Syracuse alumnus, highlights importance of SU's announcements regarding Daryl Gross, Jim Boeheim
For ESPN broadcaster Mike Tirico, the biggest news of the day stemming from Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud’s email is not the announcement that longtime head coach Jim Boeheim will retire in three years. Read more »
Former Syracuse basketball players react to announcement of Jim Boeheim's intended retirement
Former Syracuse basketball players react to the announcement that current SU men's basketball head coach Jim Boeheim will retire in three years. Read more »
Dick Vitale, ESPN college basketball analyst, discusses Jim Boeheim's role in NCAA violations, head coach's planned retirement
ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale admitted that Jim Boeheim was at fault for NCAA violations committed by Syracuse, but also voiced his strong support for the SU head coach. Read more »
ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale thinks Mike Hopkins should be next head coach of Syracuse
ESPN college basketball analyst Dick Vitale spoke about who he thinks should be the next head coach of Syracuse after it was announced Wednesday that Jim Boeheim will retire in three years. Read more »
