Fast reaction: 3 takeaways from Syracuse's loss to Pittsburgh
Three quick takeaways from Syracuse's 83-77 loss to Pittsburgh on the road on Saturday. Read more »
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Syracuse basketball podcast: Digesting SU's postseason ban, previewing Pittsburgh with Eric Devendorf
The Daily Orange's debut podcast takes a look at Syracuse basketball after its self-imposed postseason ban and previews SU's game at Pittsburgh on Saturday with insight from former Orange guard Eric Devendorf. Read more »
Patterson vows to stop shooting 3s after criticism from Boeheim
"Never again," Ron Patterson said, while tossing popcorn in his mouth, about shooting 3-pointers. SU head coach Jim Boeheim had angrily criticized his sophomore guard just minutes earlier. Read more »
Syracuse utilizes full-court press late to capture thrilling comeback win over Virginia Tech
For 34 minutes, Syracuse struggled to stop Virginia Tech defensively. Once it started using the press, though, the Hokies lost their way. Read more »
Boeheim: Syracuse's 3-point defense must improve against Virginia Tech
The 3s have to stop. North Carolina made too many of them on Jan. 26, just like Virginia Tech did in the second half of… Read more »
Dougherty: Syracuse plays as well as it can, still comes up short in loss to UNC
Trevor Cooney scored 28 points against North Carolina. Syracuse did all that it could against No. 13 UNC, but that still wasn't enough for the upset win. Read more »
Syracuse runs out of gas in 2nd half, drops 93-83 decision at No. 13 North Carolina
Syracuse found itself up five at halftime on the road, but couldn't keep the momentum after the break, losing 93-83 to No. 13 North Carolina. Read more »
Miami guards dominate Syracuse zone in UM win
Miami was able to penetrate the Syracuse zone all afternoon in its 66-62 road win. Read more »
Klinger: Daunting back end of Syracuse's conference schedule starts with Miami, will make or break SU's season
Syracuse has had a relatively easy run through ACC play thus far, but now the thick of the conference appears on the Orange's schedule starting with Miami on Saturday. Read more »
Cooney depends on versatility as opposing defenders restrict him from deep
Against St. John's and Clemson, two Syracuse losses, Trevor Cooney was held in check by opposing perimeter defenders. He'll have to diversify his game on offense if he wants to continue to be an effective scoring option for the Orange. Read more »
Christmas sits with foul trouble, shines in limited minutes in SU win
Rakeem Christmas scored 12 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the field, but was limited to 23 minutes due to foul trouble. Read more »
Syracuse post players hold Boston College bigs at bay, expose Eagles weakness down low
Boston College was always going to live and die by their backcourt, but SU made sure it was the latter. In the Orange’s win on Tuesday night, Syracuse cut off any relief the Eagles' post players might provide, exposing a blatant weakness on almost every defensive possession. Read more »
Fast reaction: 3 quick thoughts as Syracuse comes back, holds on late in win over Eagles
Syracuse needed to come back from an early nine-point deficit, and hold on late to defeat Boston College. Read more »
Syracuse looks to improve on poor offensive performances from bench in matchup with Boston College
Syracuse's bench is collectively averaging 3.5 points per game over its last four ACC contests, and will look to improve on that against Boston College on Tuesday. Read more »
Joseph looks to increase aggressiveness, earn crunch-time minutes from Boeheim
Kaleb Joseph sat for he final 16:13 of Tuesday's win against Wake Forest. Jim Boeheim has opted for sophomore Ron Patterson instead, and said Joseph just needs to shoot more. Read more »
Christmas goes off for 35 points, leads Syracuse to 86-83 overtime win
Rakeem Christmas torched Wake Forest for 35 points on 13-for-21 shooting. His career-best night allowed SU to escape with an overtime win in a game the Demon Deacons constantly threatened to snatch from the Orange's grasp. Read more »
McCullough, Syracuse reflect on season-ending torn ACL, look to others to excel in forward's absence
Forward Chris McCullough spoke at Monday's practice about his torn right ACL that will sideline him for the season. Coaches, teammates and McCullough himself said that everyone will help fill the void, and the freshman vowed to still be himself despite the diagnosis. Read more »
Boeheim talks new lineup, Obokoh's role with McCullough injured; no update on freshman forward's status
Jim Boeheim was forced to shuffle his lineup with Chris McCullough going down injured against Florida State. The Syracuse head coach expanded on his changed rotation and the role of Chinonso Obokoh going forward as the freshman's status remains uncertain. Read more »
Syracuse hopes to shake free-throw shooting troubles as ACC play continues at Georgia Tech
Syracuse narrowly escaped with a win over Virginia Tech on Saturday, and struggles from the free-throw line were to blame for SU's near-collapse. As a team that hasn't blown out many notable opponents, the Orange will need to hit its foul shots in close games going forward. Read more »
Boeheim says forward Coleman will not play this season for Syracuse
SU head coach Jim Boeheim said DaJuan Coleman won't play for Syracuse this season. Read more »
Syracuse struggles to penetrate Virginia Tech defense as Joseph sits with foul trouble
Kaleb Joseph struggled with foul trouble on Saturday afternoon, as two fouls in each half restricted him to 17 minutes. SU was unable to penetrate the VT defense effectively, and almost gave away a 19-point halftime lead. Read more »
Syracuse basketball stat pack: What Roberson’s efficiency says about him, Orange offense
Tyler Roberson provides an important dynamic for Syracuse off the bench. His offensive efficiency gives Syracuse a third post option when Rakeem Christmas and Chris McCullough are in foul trouble. Read more »
Boeheim expresses unhappiness with SU defense in win over 49ers
No matter which lineups SU head coach Jim Boeheim tried out, Long Beach State's offense had little trouble finding holes in the 2-3 zone and netted 40 points by halftime. Read more »
Cooney keys Syracuse 1st-half run with 14 points, turns in another efficient performance from field
Trevor Cooney turned in another solid performance, scoring 16 points and shooting 3-of-5 from long range. His buzzer-beating heave to close the first half gave SU a four-point cushion, one it wouldn't only widen in the second half. Read more »
