Syracuse looks for improved play from inconsistent big men in conference opener
Jim Boeheim stormed onto the court and screamed at Baye Moussa Keita. The senior center had been slow getting back on defense early in the… Read more »
Basketball
Coleman will 'probably not' play against Miami on Saturday
Syracuse center DaJuan Coleman will "probably not" play against Miami in the team's Atlantic Coast Conference opener Saturday due to a left leg contusion, SU… Read more »
Christmas' defensive failures outweigh offensive strides in victory over Eastern Michigan
On the same night Rakeem Christmas had arguably the best offensive performance of his career, he was told by Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim that… Read more »
Roberson plays season-high 14 minutes, shows noticeable improvement
Tyler Roberson collected a rebound midway through the first half and paused in the paint. The rest of his Syracuse teammates abandoned him and ran… Read more »
Ennis tallies 9 assists, stars for Syracuse despite scoreless day
Before Tuesday, Tyler Ennis couldn’t remember the last time he didn’t score in a game. But against Eastern Michigan’s 2-3 zone — implemented by former… Read more »
Video: On the beat: Beat writers discuss Syracuse's win over Eastern Michigan
Correction: The video incorrectly states the time of the Syracuse vs. Miami game. The game is on Saturday at 2 p.m.. The Daily Orange regrets… Read more »
Boeheim rants on RPI, says system 'doesn't make any sense'
When discussing his team’s strength of schedule after its 70-48 win over Eastern Michigan on Tuesday, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim veered his thoughts toward… Read more »
Fans react to Syracuse's win over Eastern Michigan
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ACCESS GRANTED: Syracuse uses Grant to crack Eastern Michigan's 2-3 zone, beat Eagles in nonconference finale
On three straight possessions, Jerami Grant caught the ball in the high post and turned toward the exact same picture — nothing. Eastern Michigan center… Read more »
Live Updates: Syracuse hosts Eastern Michigan in nonconference finale
No. 2 Syracuse hosts Eastern Michigan in its nonconference finale on Tuesday at 3 p.m. Follow along here for live updates from Stephen Bailey and… Read more »
Coleman day-to-day after missing EMU game with left leg contusion
Syracuse center DaJuan Coleman is day-to-day after missing the Orange's 70-48 victory against Eastern Michigan on Tuesday with a left leg contusion, SU head coach… Read more »
No. 20 Syracuse drops close road contest to No. 24 Arizona State
Syracuse and Arizona State had been going back and forth all night. When one team had seemingly gained momentum, the other snatched it right back.… Read more »
Beat writers predict Syracuse to beat Eastern Michigan handily
Syracuse rounds out its nonconference schedule when the No. 2 Orange (12-0) hosts Eastern Michigan on Tuesday at 3 p.m. The Eagles (7-4) are improved… Read more »
Familiar Eastern Michigan rounds out Syracuse's tough nonconference slate on Tuesday
C.J. Fair smiled right before he spoke. Usually around this time of year he fields questions about why Syracuse’s nonconference schedule isn’t tougher. This year,… Read more »
Despite regretting transfer to Eastern Michigan, Riley returns to SU having maximized time as Eagles star defender
A dejected Da’Shonte Riley walked off the court of EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City. The 7-foot freshman didn’t score in just five minutes of… Read more »
Hass: Syracuse's win against Villanova proves Orange is legitimate top-5 team
The rambunctious middle-aged man in front of me ran his hands through his hair in one slick motion. Hunched over, he let out an agitated… Read more »
Grant works through foul trouble to help seal Syracuse's victory over Villanova
Jim Boeheim yanked Jerami Grant as soon as the sophomore forward picked up his fourth foul. Seven minutes remained and Syracuse clung to a three-point… Read more »
Bell's sharp shooting sparks early Villanova lead, keeps Wildcats close late
Following James Bell’s lead, Villanova raced out to a 25-7 advantage in front of 28,135 mostly dumbfounded Syracuse fans — the Carrier Dome’s largest crowd… Read more »
Keita helps energize Syracuse's game-changing run
After the game, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim and three players echoed the same reaction to center Baye Moussa Keita’s hustle-filled performance. “Baye’s great.” Said… Read more »
Coleman sees limited minutes with knee injury, unfavorable matchup
DaJuan Coleman sat out the entire second half and played a season-low six minutes with what Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim called a knee injury.… Read more »
Ennis scores 20 points in exceptional performance against Wildcats, brother Dylan
In the first half against Villanova on Saturday, Tyler Ennis had a relatively quiet nine points. Syracuse got off to a horrid start and when… Read more »
Fans react to Syracuse's triumph over Villanova
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