Category: Syracuse Orange Basketball

Sophomore guard Teisha Hyman will likely redshirt the 2020-21 season, head coach Quentin Hillsman said Tuesday during a Zoom press conference. Hyman hasn’t played since SU’s 69-60 loss to NC State on Feb. 27 due to a knee ailment. “I don’t think ... MORE

Over the past summer, the Hobart men’s basketball team introduced a new member to their coaching staff, Ben Horwitz. Coach Horwitz previously spent six seasons as a team manager for Syracuse University’s men’s basketball team, four years as an undergraduate and two ... MORE

Syracuse center Bourama Sidibe suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee during the Orange’s season-opening game against Bryant on Friday. Sidibe, a senior, will undergo surgery on the knee on Tuesday, according to a release from the SU athletic communications office ... MORE

The Syracuse Orange women’s basketball team (1-0) opened their 2020-21 slate with a win on Sunday against New York State foe the Stony Brook Seawolves (0-2). The 50-39 victory on Long Island marked the first of what seemingly could be many wins ... MORE

Well, that wasn’t ideal. The Syracuse Orange returned to the hardwood on Friday to take on the Bryant Bulldogs in the season-opener for both teams. However, a mixture of a lack of practice and old, bad habits caught up with the Orange ... MORE

As much of Central New York faces parts of life shutting down with “yellow” and “orange” zone designations, there’s something staying open. Syracuse Basketball. Game on.https://t.co/oOB9sHXhnw — Syracuse Basketball (@Cuse_MBB) November 23, 2020 Syracuse Athletics announced the Men’s Basketball season opener with ... MORE

NBA Free Agency began Friday night and a trio of former Syracuse Basketball stars already have agreed to contracts less than twenty-four hours later. According to ESPN and The Athletic  Jerami Grant, Michael Carter-Williams, and Carmelo Anthony are off the free-agent market ... MORE

Jim Boeheim said today his Syracuse team will be “ready to play” next week if the Orange is permitted to host its season-opener against Bryant. “We’ll be ready to play next Friday,” he said in a phone conversation. “Our players are fine ... MORE

One of the most prolific scorers in Syracuse University men’s basketball history heard his name called early in the second round of Wednesday night’s 2020 NBA Draft. Hughes was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the No. 39 overall pick, and ... MORE

Jimmy Boeheim, Jr., Cornell basketball senior leading scorer and son of Syracuse men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim, has entered the NCAA transfer portal according to a report from CNY Central. Cornell leading scorer Jimmy Boeheim is one of three starters that has ... MORE

In a statement released on Twitter early Sunday evening, legendary Syracuse men’s basketball head coach Jim Boeheim announced he had recently tested positive for COVID-19 and has been isolating at his home. He says he is not currently experiencing any symptoms. I ... MORE

Syracuse freshman Kamilla Cardoso is one of 20 student-athletes on the Lisa Leslie Award Watch List to start the season. The Lisa Leslie Award, presented by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) recognizes the ... MORE

Benny Williams has signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to enroll and play basketball at Syracuse. Williams is attending IMG Academy (Fla.) this year. A 6-8 forward, Williams enrolled at Riverdale Baptist School (Md.) and played on the junior varsity for ... MORE

Syracuse will square off with Buffalo on Tuesday, December 19, in the Carrier Dome. 🚨 SCHEDULE UPDATE 🚨 Heading back to the Dome! Bulls will travel down I-90 to face @Cuse_MBB on Dec. 19#UBhornsUP pic.twitter.com/z6OiGs4F39 — UB Men's Basketball (@UBmenshoops) November 11, ... MORE

After much anticipation, the ACC women’s basketball schedule is here. The league announced its full schedule of women’s basketball games during the ACC Network’s Packer and Durham Show on Wednesday morning. The No. 23 Syracuse Orange begin their ACC slate with three-straight road games ... MORE