Fortier: Hack reflects on meaning of Media Cup
Senior Staff Writer Sam Fortier reflects on a full circle journey from quitting high schools sports to a Media Cup victory. Read more »
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Tyus Battle reportedly declares for NBA Draft without hiring agent
Syracuse's star sophomore will test the draft waters. He has until May 30 to decide what he does to maintain NCAA eligibility if he returns. Read more »
I bet against Jim Boeheim. Then I got stuck in Istanbul.
Men's basketball beat writer Sam Fortier didn't think Syracuse would make the Tournament, so he went to the Middle East. But as SU went on its run, he was stuck watching from afar. Read more »
Oshae Brissett is Syracuse's lone offensive bright spot in a 78-59 loss to North Carolina
Oshae Brissett scored 20 points and doubled-up with 10 rebounds as well while SU fell to UNC in the ACC Tournament. Read more »
Paschal Chukwu's early exit leads No. 11 seed Syracuse to similar fate in 78-59 loss to No. 6 seed North Carolina
With Paschal Chukwu fouled out less than five minutes into the second half, Syracuse struggled in its final ACC Tournament game. Read more »
Marek Dolezaj's career outing propels Syracuse past Wake Forest, 73-64
Dolezaj scored 20 points, grabbed four boards, assisted on two baskets and dunked on the Demon Deacons three times Tuesday evening in Brooklyn, New York. Read more »
Fast reactions: 3 takeaways from Syracuse's 73-64 win over Wake Forest to open the ACC Tournament
Marek Dolezaj and Paschal Chukwu led the Orange on a night where it could do little wrong offensively. Read more »
Syracuse men's basketball opponent preview: What to know about Wake Forest
Wake Forest guard Bryant Crawford lit up SU in two games this season. The Orange's NCAA Tournament hopes will be in jeopardy if Crawford gets hot on Tuesday evening. Read more »
Syracuse's late defensive stand preserves 55-52 upset over No. 18 Clemson
Syracuse's stand culminated with two Paschal Chukwu blocks within seconds of each other, spurring the Carrier Dome crowd to a standing ovation. Read more »
Fast reaction: 3 takeaways from Syracuse's 55-52 win against No. 18 Clemson
Brissett's late rejection, SU big men standing tall and retiring a jersey of an all-time great. Read more »
Jim Boeheim on FBI’s college basketball probe: ‘We have blinders on. Agents are going to do that.’
Syracuse’s 42nd-year head coach Jim Boeheim spoke for 10 minutes about the college basketball landscape following SU’s 60-44 loss at No. 5 Duke on Saturday. Read more »
Syracuse executed its game plan and still got crushed by No. 5 Duke
Despite holding the third-best offense in the country to 60 points, Syracuse's offense struggled, and Frank Howard, Tyus Battle and Oshae Brissett had more turnovers (11) than made shots (10). Read more »
Beat writer Q&A: Jonathan M. Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer talks No. 5 Duke
Despite playing some of its best basketball of the season in the past four games without him, Marvin Bagley III likely coming back Saturday night will make the Blue Devils even better, Alexander said. Read more »
Syracuse men’s basketball opponent preview: What to know about No. 5 Duke
With two of its best players, Marvin Bagley III and Wendell Carter, embroiled in separate messy situations, Duke appears maybe, slightly, sort of vulnerable. Read more »
Syracuse offense cannot execute late in loss to No. 10 North Carolina
In the waning minutes of Syracuse's loss, SU head coach Jim Boeheim called a certain play, his team ran a different one. Read more »
Fast Reactions: 3 takeaways from Syracuse's 78-74 loss to No. 10 North Carolina
Syracuse came back from a nine-point deficit at the half, but couldn't finish in the loss. Read more »
Jim Boeheim doesn’t think his players are tired, so please stop asking
Syracuse is regularly running a seven-man rotation and Jim Boeheim doesn't see a problem with it. Read more »
As his shot improves, Oshae Brissett has forced opponents to respect him behind the arc
The freshman forward’s development of a 3-pointer has helped open up new pieces of his game that have expanded the Orange’s offense recently in ACC play. Read more »
The Final Word: Beat writer breaks down Syracuse's 62-55 win at Miami
Our beat writer discusses Syracuse's road win in Coral Gables, Florida. Read more »
Despite Tyus Battle's off day, Syracuse picks up resume-boosting road win, 62-55, at Miami
The win on the road wasn't a guarantee, and the Orange almost blew it after a 13-0 run, but Tyus Battle hit a clutch 3 late and SU hung on to win. Read more »
Beat writer Q&A: Michelle Kaufman of the Miami Herald breaks down the ‘desperate’ Hurricanes
The low-down on Miami and its electric point guard Chris Lykes — who is shorter than his listed 5-foot-7, Michelle Kaufman said. Read more »
Men's basketball opponent preview: What to know about Miami
All you need to know about Miami ahead of Syracuse's matchup with the Hurricanes on Saturday at noon. Read more »
Everything we know about Matthew Moyer’s injury situation
The forward’s mother, Annette Moyer, spoke to The Daily Orange about why her son decided to sit out against the Wake Forest. Read more »
Tyus Battle's 34 points lead Syracuse past Wake Forest, 78-70
Tyus Battle over-doubled the next closest scorer on the Orange roster in Sunday's game. Read more »
