Johnson looks to build off strong performance, increased minutes in Duke matchup
B.J. Johnson had 12 points in Syracuse's win over Boston College. He'll look to build off that, and his 34 minutes when Syracuse hosts Duke on Saturday. Read more »
Men’s Basketball
Christmas heads into Duke matchup coming off worst offensive showing of season
Rakeem Christmas had been hounded in the post for the game’s 19 minutes. He hadn’t scored a point. He had turned the ball over three times. So when he finally connected on a short jumper over the outstretched arms of Boston College’s Dennis Clifford and Patrick Heckmann, he wanted a foul to go with it. Read more »
Boeheim remembers relationship with late, longtime college coach Tarkanian
Jim Boeheim jokingly said he forgot the first time he faced Jerry Tarkanian. “I think they beat the crap out of us, as I remember,” he said. “… If we lose, I don’t remember.” Read more »
Syracuse-Duke game in Carrier Dome sells out for 2nd straight year
A sold out crowd of 35,446 is expected at the Carrier Dome when Syracuse plays Duke on Saturday evening, SU Athletics announced Thursday morning. Read more »
Former USC basketball players, coach reflect on self-imposed sanctions similar to SU's
The University of Southern California announced self-imposed sanctions in 2010, including a postseason ban similar to the one SU self-imposed last week. Read more »
Joseph turns in strongest performance of year during Orange's defeat of BC
As Kaleb Joseph ran down the court off a steal on the fast break, a three-on-two Syracuse advantage had turned into a one-on-one with Batten. After Joseph got the first step, all Batten could do was get a hand up as Joseph finished his two-handed dunk with a shout as he ran back up the court. Read more »
Gbinije delivers consistently for Syracuse in 70-56 victory over Boston College
The ball was safest in Michael Gbinije’s hands. From Trevor Cooney’s, it went up and off the rim. Give it to Rakeem Christmas, and a tired sequence of bumping, fouling and frustration was bound to ensue. And when Boston College had the ball, the Eagles were likely to put it out of bounds. Read more »
Fast reaction: 3 quick takeaways from Syracuse's 14-point win over the Eagles
Three takeaways from Syracuse's 70-56 win over Boston College on Wednesday night at Conte Forum, during which Rakeem Christmas' ineffectiveness was outweighed by his teammates' production. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse squares off with Boston College at Conte Forum
Scenes from Syracuse's 70-56 victory over Boston College on Wednesday night at Conte Forum. Read more »
Otto's Army to suspend campout overnight Thursday due to weather
In a release sent out Wednesday night, the Otto’s Army Executive Board announced that the campout for Saturday’s game against Duke will continue on Wednesday night, but at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, campers will pack up their belongings for a grace period that will last until noon on Friday. Read more »
Beat writers predict Syracuse to comfortably defeat Boston College
Syracuse is looking for its first win since self-imposing a postseason ban and will face Boston College on Wednesday night. Our beat writers predict the Orange to pretty comfortably handle the Eagles in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Read more »
Joseph looks to increase consistency, earn more early minutes for Syracuse
Kaleb Joseph has rarely stayed in the game past the under-16 timeout of the first half. He did against Pittsburgh on Saturday though, and will look to keep progressing despite having a set end date to his freshman season. Read more »
Rebranding strategy unifies Syracuse sports, proves effective 10 years later
Syracuse sports used to lack unity with its team names, logos and color. Ten years ago, that changed, and has proven to be a successful move for the school. Read more »
Griffith shines for John Jay basketball while living as undocumented student
Korede Griffith is a senior at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City. He never played basketball before coming to America, and has overcome the challenges of living in a new place and being an undocumented student to thrive as a four-sport athlete at John Jay. Read more »
Snapchat develops into recruiting resource for coaches 1 year after NCAA recognition
Snapchat has become a recruiting tool for many college coaches — Jim Boeheim not included — since the NCAA recognized it a year ago. Read more »
Syracuse shows ability to play against zone in loss to Pittsburgh
The Orange proved it could score against the zone in its 83-77 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday. Read more »
Santa Clara's Papenfus returns to court less than 4 months after surgery for brain tumor
Santa Clara's Andrew Papenfus had surgery to remove a benign brain tumor on Oct. 6 and played in his first game since that on Jan. 31. He knows his basketball career and life will never be the same, but vows to inspire others with his message. Read more »
Boeheim, Pitino reflect on Smith's legacy at North Carolina
On Monday's ACC coaches' teleconference, Jim Boeheim and Louisville head coach Rick Pitino reflected on the legacy of the late UNC head coaching legend Dean Smith. Read more »
Syracuse players react to self-imposed postseason ban after loss at Pittsburgh
After Syracuse lost at Pittsburgh on Saturday, Orange players responded to the university's recently announced self-imposed postseason ban. For the most part, they brushed it aside and vowed to remain positive. Read more »
Players from 1992-93 team reflect on that year's NCAA Tournament, NIT bans handed down by NCAA
In the 1992-93 season, Syracuse men's basketball was banned from the NCAA Tournament and National Invitation Tournament by the NCAA. Hear what two players from that team had to say about it and what their thoughts are about the current penalty. Read more »
Dougherty: SU still has much to play for despite getting short end of stick
The Orange still has a lot to play for despite its self-imposed postseason ban. It has a chance to define its season in its remaining games, five of which are against ranked teams. Read more »
Gbinije pours in 23 points in SU loss at Pittsburgh
Michael Gbinije scored 23 points, but it wasn't enough for Syracuse. The Orange lost to Pittsburgh in the first game since it self-imposed a postseason ban. Read more »
Christmas brushes aside postseason ban talk on, off court
Rakeem Christmas sat slumped inside a locker, a white hoodie pulled tightly over his head and his college career one day closer to its end date of March 7. Read more »
Gallery: Syracuse falls to Pittsburgh in 1st game after postseason ban
Scenes from Syracuse's 83-77 loss to the Panthers on Saturday at the Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh. Read more »
