BECOMING THE NORM: Ennis leads Syracuse past Wake Forest with dazzling 2nd-half performance
Tyler Ennis did it again. The point guard shined in the second half, igniting SU past Wake Forest. Read more »
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Beat writers predict Syracuse to avoid trap, take care of Wake Forest on road
Beat writers David Wilson, Stephen Bailey and Trevor Hass predict Syracuse to beat Wake Forest. It's a trap game, but they all think SU will take care of business. Read more »
Video: On the Beat: Beat writers discuss Syracuse-Wake Forest
Men's basketball beat writers Stephen Bailey, David Wilson and Trevor Hass discuss the Orange's upcoming game against the Demon Deacons on Wednesday at 9 p.m. SU forward Jerami Grant called it the toughest road game thus far. Read more »
Miles Ahead: Jim Boeheim's longtime signature defense puts Syracuse above the many programs now implementing more zone
Every time Andrew Kouwe caught the ball on the wing in practice, he knew where to look for a shot — right over his roommate,… Read more »
Bench pressed: Syracuse reserves look to increase production at Wake Forest
Syracuse's bench hasn't been particularly productive since the start of conference play, and SU head coach Jim Boeheim thinks this could hurt his team down the road. Read more »
Former high school teammates Cavanaugh, injured Coleman meet as opponents
Wake Forest's Tyler Cavanaugh and Syracuse's DaJuan Coleman were good friends and teammates at Jamesville-DeWitt High School (N.Y.). Now their teams will face off against each other on Wednesday, but Coleman won't play due to an injury. Read more »
Day sisters highlight deep, improved frontcourt for Syracuse
The Syracuse frontcourt has improved of late. Kayla Alexander graduated last year, but the frontcourt is still talented, thanks to Shakeya Leary, Briana and Bria Day and Co. Read more »
Metro State lures Australian talent to help compete for Division II title
Metropolitan State is one of the best Division II teams in the country, thanks in part to the foundation laid by Mike Dunlap, who also coached the Charlotte Bobcats. The team has five Australians on the roster at this point in time, which has helped it contend nationwide. Read more »
Campout Chronicles: Life at Boeheimburg 4 days from Syracuse-Duke
Contributing writer and Boeheimburg camper Ari Gilberg provides a feel for what life is like outside the Carrier Dome at Gate E. If you heard any Rich Homie Quan walking by last night, he knows where it was coming from. Read more »
The Buildup: How Jim Boeheim became the master of the 2-3 zone
Boeheim has been studying the 2-3 zone defense for 52 years. This story details his path from high school sharpshooter to revered Big East coach, all the way until he decided to play his zone full-time in 1997. Read more »
'Giving his heart away': Syracuse remembers high school coach, close friend 2 years after his passing
Robert 'Apache' Paschall was an influential basketball coach in New York City. He touched the lives of many and members of the Syracuse women's basketball program look back on his life two years after his passing. Read more »
Boeheim says Syracuse not looking ahead to Duke game
Jim Boeheim brushed off the idea of Wednesday's game at Wake Forest as a "trap game" in the ACC coaches' teleconference. SU plays Duke on Saturday. Read more »
Drinkwater continues sharp play between the pipes against Penn State
Jenesica Drinkwater logged 38 total saves this weekend while allowing two goals, continuing a hot stretch that started early in December. The senior goaltender helped lead the Orange to a pair of victories against Penn State on Friday and Saturday, Read more »
Hass: Composed Syracuse core continues to close games at elite level
No. 2 Syracuse stayed undefeated with a tight 64-52 win over Miami (Fla.) on Saturday, and columnist Trevor Hass says the Orange will carry its late-game composure into the guts of the season. Read more »
Coffey guides Syracuse to close win over Virginia, drops season-high 17 points
Just like Lacie Hall did last year, Rachel Coffey sparked SU to a tight win over Virginia. Coffey finished with a season-high 17 points and hit a 3-pointer prior to the halftime buzzer. Read more »
Sykes nets career-high 27 points, leads Syracuse past Virginia
Brittney Sykes leads Syracuse in scoring and was in a zone on Sunday night. The sophomore guard dropped 27 points helping the Orange to a conference win over the Cavaliers. Read more »
Fair shakes off cold streak, helps Orange to win with clutch shooting
C.J. Fair had an uncharacteristically slow stretch in Syracuse's win over Miami (Fla.) on Saturday, but came up big down the stretch with his patented mid-range jumper. Read more »
Christmas, Keita see increased roles with Coleman out for season
With DaJuan Coleman sidelined for the rest of the season, Rakeem Christmas and Baye Moussa Keita will need to anchor the Syracuse frontcourt. Keita was strong against the Hurricanes, while Christmas was inconsistent from half to half. Read more »
Ennis pushes Syracuse to win with confidence, late-game scoring
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Tyler Ennis was steller against Pittsburgh a week ago, and continued his late-game heroics against the Hurricanes on Saturday. The freshman point guard was the Orange's catalyst for a late push that staved another upset bid. Read more »
Storify: Syracuse fans react to the team's 64-52 win against Miami
A look at the tweets, photos and videos members of the Syracuse community posted during the game, including an emphatic putback dunk from Jerami Grant. Read more »
SECOND WIND: Syracuse uses final push to hold off Miami, remain unbeaten
After Davon Reed and the Hurricanes rallied back to take a second-half lead against Syracuse, the Orange finished the game on a 15-3 run to improve to 19-0. Read more »
5 keys for Syracuse to avoid an upset against Miami
Beat writer Trevor Hass breaks down Syracuse-Miami. He gives five keys for what SU needs to do to come away with a win, including pressuring Manu Lecomte into turnovers. Read more »
Beat writers predict Syracuse to stifle Hurricanes after near upset
On Jan. 4, Miami gave No. 2 Syracuse its hardest test of the season. Now two of the conference's stingiest zones prep for a rematch, and beat writers Stephen Bailey, David Wilson and Trevor Hass have the Orange cruising to another win. Read more »
Video: On the Beat: Beat writers preview Syracuse-Miami rematch
Syracuse staved off Miami 49-44 in the team's ACC debut on Jan. 4. Stephen Bailey, David Wilson and Trevor Hass discuss the upcoming rematch on Saturday. Read more »
