Beat writers predict Syracuse will defeat Colgate for 1st time since 2019
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Men’s basketball
Cornelius Vines' coaching elevated Steyvon Jones' game to the next level
But over the years, Jones, a senior 6-foot-4 small forward, has learned to embrace Vines’ mentality. The two began working together in 2020, when Jones was a freshman at SAS. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Colgate
In its final tune-up before the Maui Jim Maui Invitational, Syracuse hosts Colgate, which has won its last two games against the Orange. Read more »
Naheem McLeod tallies 3 defensive rebounds, 5 blocks in an up-and-down performance against Canisius
“Learning, still learning spots where I got to be." In his second outing with Syracuse, Naheem McLeod struggled on the defensive glass but made up for it with a team-high five blocks. Read more »
Judah Mintz fuels 14-0 2nd-half run to lead Syracuse past Canisius 89-77
Judah Mintz went on a personal 10-0 run, including a 4-point play, to put Syracuse up 20 points in an eventual 89-77 win over Canisius. Read more »
Observations from Syracuse's win over Canisius: Starling thrives, McLeod's blocks
J.J. Starling made up for his 3-for-13 SU debut by scoring 17 points and dishing out seven assists in its 89-77 win over Canisius. Read more »
Beat writers unanimously agree Syracuse will improve to 2-0
Despite shooting 23.8% from behind the arc and losing a once 23-point lead against New Hampshire, our beat writers unanimously agree SU will beat Canisius on Wednesday. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Canisius
Syracuse enters its second regular season game coming off of a 83-72 win over New Hampshire. Here’s what to look out for before the Orange take on Canisius. Read more »
Adrian Autry needed to make a change in his 1st game. So, he switched to the 2-3 zone.
Syracuse (1-0, 0-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) fended off New Hampshire (0-1, 0-0 America East) 83-72, partly because of an ironic mid-second half switch. Read more »
Observations from SU's win over New Hampshire: 3-point struggles, taste of zone
Judah Mintz led all Syracuse scorers in a 83-72 win over New Hampshire, the first of two games in the three days the Orange host Canisius Wednesday. Read more »
Syracuse defeats New Hampshire 83-72 in Adrian Autry's 1st win
“We got to mature and that’s a challenge.” Syracuse displayed flashes of promise in Adrian Autry’s first regular season game but showed a few expected growing pains as well. Read more »
Syracuse guard Judah Mintz named to Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List
Judah Mintz named to 50-man Naismith Trophy Preseason Watch List, which is given annually to the top men's college basketball player in the country. Read more »
Opponent Preview: Everything to know about New Hampshire
Syracuse is expected to win comfortably in its 2023-24 season opener against first-time opponents New Hampshire. Read more »
Beat writers predict comfortable win over New Hampshire in season opener
In Adrian Autry's first regular season game at the helm, our beat writers predict dominance against New Hampshire. Read more »
NEW ERA: Basketball Guide 2023
The Daily Orange’s 2023 Basketball Guide previews a new era of Syracuse basketball with welcome signs of continuity too. Read more »
Beat writers predict Syracuse men’s basketball’s 2023-2024 season
The Daily Orange's 2023-24 men's basketball beat writers predict how the Orange will fare during Adrian Autry's first season at the helm. Read more »
Beat writers predict Syracuse women’s basketball’s 2023-2024 season
Heading into 2023-24, Legette-Jack’s vision appears more complete. Dyaisha Fair cemented herself as one of the top point guards in the country last season — averaging 19.9 points and earning a First Team All-ACC selection — and is back for her graduate year. Read more »
PROVE IT: Before year 2, Judah Mintz revamped his outside shot
Mintz returns to SU with a new head coach and a chance to increase his draft stock. In the summer, Mintz practiced at various camps and at his old high school to improve on his shooting deficiencies. Read more »
‘HOMETOWN HERO’: After 3 years away, J.J. Starling knew it was time to come home
J.J. Starling committed to Syracuse 24 hours after entering the transfer portal, spurred on by his close relationship with family and head coach Adrian Autry. Read more »
RED IS THE NEW ORANGE: Adrian Autry has big plans to transform SU basketball. He’s started right away.
Adrian Autry has been vocal about switching from a 2-3 zone to a man-to-man defense. He’s added four new transfers to help build Syracuse’s team depth and plans on implementing a faster pace of play during his first year in charge. Read more »
CHIPPING AWAY: Georgia Woolley proved herself in Australia to become a Division I star
“We just chipped away and chipped away.” Georgia Woolley developed her game in Australia before joining Felisha Legette-Jack’s University at Buffalo program in 2021. Now, she’s a top-scoring threat for the Orange. Read more »
Observations from SU's exhibition against Saint Rose: Benny Williams suspended, Mintz makes 1st start
Benny Williams' absence gave way to strong minutes from Chris Bell and Justin Taylor, while Judah Mintz looked comfortable in his first start this season. Read more »
Benny Williams no longer suspended, returns to all team activities
Benny Williams is no longer suspended and will return to all team activities according to SU Athletics. Read more »
Observations from SU’s exhibition over Daemen: New man-to-man look, J.J. Starling shines
On Friday, Autry’s tenure as head coach started and Syracuse cruised to a 81-68 win over Daemen. Though Mintz did not play due to a minor lower body injury suffered in practice, according to SU Athletics, the Orange looked comfortable from the jump. Read more »
