Online fundraiser benefits former SU basketball star Pearl Washington
An online fundraiser hopes to benefit former SU basketball legend Pearl Washington who is currently battling brain cancer. Read more »
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Syracuse assistant Kelley Gibson leaves to take same position at Rutgers
Kelly Gibson was the recruiting coordinator for SU. She will take an assistant position at Rutgers, according to her Twitter bio. Read more »
Beat writers predict No. 4 Syracuse to break two-game losing streak against Maryland
David Wilson: Syracuse 69, Maryland 60 Baltimore's finest The No. 4 Orange will be fired up after the loss to then-No. 5 Duke and respond… Read more »
Fair struggles mightily, makes 7-of-23 shots in Syracuse loss to Boston College
C.J. Fair had already taken seven shots from the field through 10-plus minutes. He hit one of them. The Syracuse forward, who has been SU’s… Read more »
Video: Jim Boeheim press conference after No. 1 Syracuse's first loss of season
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim addresses the media after No. 1 Syracuse's first loss of the season at the hands of Boston College. Read more »
Front and center: Christmas, Grant face stout test versus No. 25 Pitt if Keita can't play
With senior center Baye Moussa Keita unable to practice after spraining his right knee against Clemson, SU will lean on 210-pound forward Jerami Grant to help at the center position. Read more »
Fans react to Syracuse's win over Clemson
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Fair struggles against stingy Notre Dame defense in Orange win
While Trevor Cooney went off against Notre Dame on Monday night, senior C.J. Fair followed his great performance against Duke with a disappointing 2-of-13 shooting display. Read more »
Beat writers predict No. 1 Syracuse to top Notre Dame
Beat writers David Wilson, Stephen Bailey and Trevor Hass make their picks for Monday night's Syracuse-Notre Dame matchup at the Carrier Dome. Find out whether they think the Orange will defend its new No. 1 ranking. Read more »
DeBaise: A columnist’s ode to Syracuse basketball
Despite the encroaching threat of the newest polar vortex’s return to Syracuse, N.Y., the Carrier Dome had plenty of heat circulating its interior in the… Read more »
Christmas provides crunch-time offense in Syracuse's win over Pitt
With Trevor Cooney and C.J. Fair unable to find their shots, Syracuse turned to an efficient but infrequently used offensive option: Rakeem Christmas. The same… Read more »
Heart infection causes High Point's Chaney to retire from basketball
For Allan Chaney, there’s nothing more difficult than watching a basketball game from the bench. An athlete since he took his first steps, Chaney has… Read more »
Syracuse continues success in Madison Square Garden
NEW YORK—The normally even-keeled C.J. Fair couldn’t help but laugh. New York’s college team. It’s a term thrown around more by athletic officials and diehard… Read more »
MORE THAN FAIR: SU's leading scorer replicates late-game heroics under bright lights
NEW YORK — Coming into this season, Syracuse was prepared to live and die by the play of C.J. Fair. So far, the Orange has… Read more »
Last time they played: Syracuse beat Indiana 61-50 in the Sweet 16
The zone is Syracuse’s staple. That was no surprise. What was, though, was just how mightily Indiana struggled against the Orange’s signature defense. “That’s all… Read more »
CLOSING THE GATE: Syracuse press sparks crucial 15-0 first-half run as Orange beats Colgate
The momentum-shifting basket seemed inevitable, yet for most of the first half Syracuse couldn’t find it. Each time the 25,519 that packed into the Carrier… Read more »
2016 ACC Tournament to be held in Washington, D.C.
The 2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament will be held in the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., ACC commissioner John Swofford announced on Wednesday. The 14-game… Read more »
Fair struggles from mid-range, still scores 19 in Syracuse's win over Cornell
When C.J. Fair takes the floor, there needs to be one mantra that dictates his play. His head coach said it, his teammates said it… Read more »
The waiting game: Freshman Roberson catches up after waiting for NCAA clearance
While the rest of his Syracuse teammates were playing a preseason tour in Canada, Tyler Roberson was taking on NBA stars Kyrie Irving and C.J.… Read more »
Silent but deadly: Freshman wing Johnson brings reserved personality to SU bench
B.J. Johnson stood firmly in place with his hands behind his back on the outskirts of the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center gym during media… Read more »
Coleman, Christmas shine in paint versus Ryerson
DaJuan Coleman posted up his defender on the left block, turned to the basket to seal his man as he caught a lob from Tyler… Read more »
