Syracuse is looking for its second straight nonconference win against an inferior opponent on Sunday. Our beat writers predict the Orange to have little trouble with the 49ers and improve to 8-4. Read more »
Long Beach State's Tyler Lamb has spent time at four different schools in the past eight years, never finding true stability in his basketball career. After being suspended early this season, he has one last chance to redeem himself as a senior with the 49ers. Read more »
Syracuse's reserves will look to carry over a strong outing against Colgate into Sunday's game against Long Beach State. Ron Patterson, B.J. Johnson and Chinonso Obokoh may see more minutes, and will look to use nonconference play as a foundation to progress. Read more »
Colgate was only one game into the 2013-14 season when guard Pat Moore injured his back while lifting weights. And it wasn’t until December that he fully felt the effects of two herniated discs. During his time at home, even the simple actions of sitting and standing were difficult. Read more »
Michael Gbinije didn’t take long to prove his back was feeling just fine in SU's loss at Villanova, scoring 11 points in the first half before regressing in the second half. Read more »
Kaleb Joseph turned in a much-improved performance against Villanova compared to his eight-turnover outing against Louisiana Tech. Still, the freshman wasn't about to celebrate his exploits as Syracuse blew a 15-point first-half lead. Read more »
Rakeem Christmas, Chris McCullough and Michael Gbinije each fouled out as SU saw its lead slip away on Saturday against Villanova. In all, the Orange fouled the Wildcats 27 times. Read more »
Syracuse couldn't complete an inbounds pass late in regulation, and as a result, blew a 5-point lead with 11 seconds to play against Villanova. Read more »
Syracuse had a 15-point lead at No. 7 Villanova in the first half, but late turnovers and foul trouble cost the Orange a signature win in an eventual five-point overtime loss. Read more »
Syracuse wasn't able to hold onto a 12-point halftime lead in an eventual 82-77 overtime loss to No. 7 Villanova. Here are three quick takeaways from a disappointing loss that showed several positives as well. Read more »
Villanova sophomore Kris Jenkins was adopted by the Britt family in 2007, where he was instilled with family values and a father that wanted him to be a great basketball player. Read more »
Syracuse travels to the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday at 1 p.m. to take on No. 7 Villanova in its toughest test yet. The basketball beat writers all predict SU to fall handily to the Wildcats. Read more »
Villanova has the pieces to poke major holes in Syracuse's 2-3 zone. The Orange struggled defensively against Louisiana Tech, and will face a tougher challenge on Saturday. Read more »
As Syracuse prepares to battle No. 7 Villanova, beat writer Jesse Dougherty examines the Orange's track record going up against the Top 10 teams in the country over the past five seasons. Read more »
Kaleb Joseph struggled against Louisiana Tech, committing eight turnovers. Those overshadowed his nine points and four assists in Syracuse's narrow win over Louisiana Tech on Sunday. Read more »