Fair displays improved all-around game in exhibition against Holy Family
C.J. Fair swooped up the court in a hurry, using a left-handed power dribble to motor by the Holy Family defense. He entered the paint… Read more »
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Cooney delivers efficient shooting effort in Syracuse's scrimmage against Holy Family
B.J. Johnson often guards C.J. Fair in practice, but he said that’s not his toughest matchup. That would be Trevor Cooney. On Friday, in Syracuse’s… Read more »
Gbinije struggles in 1st crack at point guard in Holy Family exhibition
Michael Gbinije is still getting accustomed to playing point guard. He didn't run the point in high school or at Duke. Now, while Tyler Ennis… Read more »
Ennis controls game in Syracuse's exhibition win over Holy Family
Michael Carter-Williams had one of the greatest NBA rookie debuts of all time Wednesday night, but by the end of Friday night, Tyler Ennis had… Read more »
Ennis leads Syracuse to blowout victory over Holy Family in scrimmage
Michael Carter-Williams had one of the greatest NBA rookie debuts of all-time Wednesday night, but by the end of Friday night, Tyler Ennis left no… Read more »
Syracuse ties for 8th in initial AP Top 25 poll
Syracuse is tied with Oklahoma State for the No. 8 spot in the Associated Press Top 25 poll's initial 2013-14 rankings. The Orange is the second-highest ranked… Read more »
Talented Syracuse freshmen to debut in scrimmage against Holy Family
Tyler Roberson grinned as he peered over a photographer’s shoulder at Syracuse media day on Oct. 18. The photographer was scrolling through portrait shots of… Read more »
McNamara berates Syracuse defense: notes and observations from Wednesday's practice
Gerry McNamara stopped play and walked across the floor to Michael Gbinije on the left wing. Fellow Syracuse assistant coach Adrian Autry had already called… Read more »
Bigger and better: Syracuse made right move by switching to the superior Atlantic Coast Conference
It's time to call it. Settle in, grab some Chick-fil-A and pour yourself a glass of sweet tea. The South has risen again. Less than… Read more »
Ennis named to Cousy Award Watch List
Freshman point guard Tyler Ennis is already receiving preseason recognition before playing a regular-season game for Syracuse. Ennis was one of 46 players named to… Read more »
Cooney, Ennis star in Orange Madness scrimmage; Gbinije wins dunk contest
One year ago, Tyler Ennis came to the Carrier Dome for Midnight Madness as a recruit. He watched point guard Michael Carter-Williams throw alley-oops as… Read more »
Syracuse players, coaches discuss loaded frontcourt at media day
A quick glance through the roster tells the story. Syracuse’s backcourt — its strength for so many years — is thin, but its frontcourt is… Read more »
4-star power forward Lydon becomes Syracuse's first Class of 2015 commit
Four-star power forward Tyler Lydon verbally committed to Syracuse on Thursday, he announced via Twitter. Just committed to Syracuse!! #Blessed #Thankful #OrangeNation — Tyler Lydon… Read more »
Syracuse earns No. 7 spot in Coaches Poll
Syracuse earned the No. 7 spot in the USA Today Sports Coaches Poll released on Thursday. The Orange received 551 points, 72 fewer than Kansas… Read more »
Syracuse earns No. 2 spot in ACC preseason media poll
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The days of grind-it-out, ultra-physical games with scoring in the 40s and 50s are over. The Big East and Atlantic Coast Conferences… Read more »
Fair named ACC Preseason Player of the Year at media day
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — By the time C.J. Fair finally stepped into the ballroom at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Charlotte, N.C., a crowd had already formed… Read more »
Club basketball team provides chance for intramural stars
Jim Boeheim, Carmelo Anthony, Carrier Dome: if one were to play a word association game with Syracuse University, those would be three of the first… Read more »
Syracuse schedules Orange Madness for Oct. 18
Orange Madness, Syracuse's version of Midnight Madness, will take place in the Carrier Dome on Oct. 18 and be featured as part of ESPNU's Midnight… Read more »
And one?: Syracuse football commit Custis also considers walking on to basketball team
Jamal Custis stands 6 feet 6 inches tall, but his size might not be his biggest weapon. Custis’ Scout.com profile says the wide receiver runs… Read more »
Syracuse, Georgetown near deal for 10-year series
Syracuse and Georgetown are close to signing a 10-year basketball contract that would peg the two former Big East rivals against each other annually. SU… Read more »
Charlotte Bobcats sign former Syracuse forward Southerland
Former Syracuse forward James Southerland has been signed by the Charlotte Bobcats, the team announced Thursday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The 6-foot-8… Read more »
Roberson academically cleared, eligible to begin working with Orange
Freshman forward Tyler Roberson has been academically cleared by the NCAA and is attending classes at Syracuse University, SU Athletics announced in a release. Roberson… Read more »
Syracuse's inaugural ACC schedule released
Syracuse's Atlantic Coast Conference schedule was released Wednesday night. The Orange hosts Duke on Jan. 9 at 7 p.m., Georgia Tech on Jan. 12 at… Read more »
