Opponent Preview: What to know before season-opener vs. Niagara
Syracuse welcomes Niagara to the JMA Wireless Dome tonight after finishing 14-3 last season in home games. Everything to know ahead of the Orange’s season opener. Read more »
Women’s Basketball
Observations from SU’s 90–50 exhibition win over Daemen: Wood shines, rebounding dominance
Syracuse defeated Daemen 90-50 in an exhibition game as the Orange were led by Kyra Wood’s 16-point, 14-rebound double-double. More observations on SU’s preseason performance. Read more »
SU women’s basketball to retire Kayla Alexander’s jersey
Syracuse women’s basketball will retire Kayla Alexander’s No. 40 jersey at halftime of SU’s game against Notre Dame on Dec. 8. Alexander is the program’s all-time leading scorer with 2,024 points from 2010-13. Read more »
‘GETTING MY BOOGIE BACK’: After limited minutes at LSU, Angelica Velez is set to play a major role with SU
Angelica Velez didn't garner much playing time at LSU as a freshman last year, leading her to transfer to Syracuse. The guard looks to regain the same dominance she had in high school while playing at The Webb School in Tennessee. Read more »
Beat writers predict if SU women's basketball can return to NCAA Tournament for 2nd straight year
After a March Madness appearance last season, our beat writers predict how Syracuse women's basketball will fare in 2024-25. Read more »
SHE’S READY: Georgia Woolley is poised to take Dyaisha Fair's mantle as No. 1 option
Following SU's season-ending loss to UConn in March, head coach Felisha Legette-Jack appointed Georgia Woolley as SU's next No. 1 option. Read more »
SEISMIC SHIFT: Basketball Guide 2024
The Daily Orange brings you our 2024 Basketball Guide with stories on the players along with predictions for each teams' season. Read more »
Syracuse women's basketball finalizes 2024-25 schedule
Syracuse women's basketball finalized its schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season, the program announced Tuesday. The Orange open up ACC play on Dec. 8 at home against Notre Dame. Read more »
2025 forward Justus Fitzgerald commits to Syracuse
Class of 2025 forward Justus Fitzgerald announced her commitment to Syracuse via social media Tuesday. Fitzgerald is the second commit in SU’s 2025 class, alongside Jasmyn Cooper. Read more »
Former SU guard Alexis Peterson to play for Germany in 2024 Summer Olympics
Former Syracuse guard Alexis Peterson will play for Germany in the 2024 Summer Olympics. Peterson was the 2017 ACC Player of the Year and currently plays for Maccabi Bnot Ashdod in Israel. Read more »
4-star class of 2025 wing Jasmyn Cooper commits to SU, highest-ranked recruit of Legette-Jack era
Four-star wing Jasmyn Cooper announced on social media that she has committed to Syracuse. Ranked by ESPN as the No. 54 class of 2025 recruit, Cooper is SU's highest-ranked commit of the Felisha Legette-Jack era. Read more »
Dyaisha Fair to play overseas with Maccabi Haifa in Israel
Former Syracuse women’s basketball point guard Dyaisha Fair will play overseas with Maccabi Haifa in Israel. Fair was previously drafted by the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces but was released in late May. Read more »
Sue Ludwig retires from SU women’s basketball coaching staff
Syracuse women's basketball assistant coach Sue Ludwig has retired following two years on Felisha Legette-Jack’s staff. Read more »
Former SU guard Dyaisha Fair waived by Las Vegas Aces
Former Syracuse guard Dyaisha Fair has been waived by the Las Vegas Aces, the team announced. Fair was Las Vegas’ highest 2024 draft selection but only appeared in one of its first four games. Read more »
Syracuse to participate in inaugural Emerald Coast Classic
Syracuse will participate in the inaugural Emerald Coast Classic Women’s Basketball Tournament, the team announced. The tournament takes place November 25-26 in Niceville, Florida. Read more »
Felisha Legette-Jack to serve on selection committee for U18 US National Team trials
Syracuse women’s basketball head coach Felisha Legette-Jack was selected to serve on the selection committee for the U18 United States National Team trials in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Read more »
Former Syracuse point guard Kennedi Perkins transfers to Marquette
Former Syracuse point guard Kennedi Perkins announced on social media that she is transferring to Marquette. In two seasons at SU, Perkins averaged 2.7 points per game. Read more »
LSU transfer Angelica Velez commits to Syracuse
LSU transfer Angelica Velez announced on social media Sunday that she is committing to Syracuse. Velez was ESPN’s No. 44 recruit in the class of 2023 but played just 4.9 minutes per game as a freshman. Read more »
Arizona State transfer Journey Thompson commits to Syracuse
Former Arizona State forward Journey Thompson announced her commitment to Syracuse on social media Saturday. Thompson started 25 games and averaged 5.5 points per game with the Sun Devils as a sophomore. Read more »
Former Syracuse forward Alyssa Latham transfers to Tennessee
Former Syracuse forward Alyssa Latham has transferred to Tennessee. Latham averaged 8.6 points and seven rebounds per game while earning an ACC All-Freshman team selection. Read more »
Las Vegas Aces GM Natalie Williams ‘excited’ about Dyaisha Fair’s potential
Dyaisha Fair was selected with the No. 16 pick of the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Las Vegas Aces. In an interview with The Daily Orange, general manager Natalie Williams details why she was excited to draft Fair. Read more »
Dyaisha Fair selected No. 16 overall by Las Vegas Aces in 2024 WNBA Draft
Syracuse point guard Dyaisha Fair was selected No. 16 overall by the Las Vegas Aces in the 2024 WNBA Draft. In two seasons with Syracuse, Fair averaged 21 points per game and finished as the third all-time leading scorer in NCAA women’s basketball history. Read more »
Dyaisha Fair declares for 2024 WNBA Draft
Syracuse point guard Dyaisha Fair announced she's declaring for the 2024 WNBA Draft on social media. In two seasons with the Orange, Fair averaged 21 points and finished as the third all-time leading scorer in NCAA women's basketball history. Read more »
Syracuse forward Alyssa Latham reportedly enters transfer portal
Syracuse women’s basketball forward Alyssa Latham has reportedly entered the transfer portal, according to Talia Goodman of The Next. The freshman averaged 8.6 points per game in her first season with the Orange. Read more »
