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Posts By Damon Amendolara
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1.1KBB RecruitingCan Syracuse Benefit in Kentucky’s Coaching Staff Shakeup?
Kentucky suffered through its worst season under John Calipari, and one of the worst campaigns in program history. So you knew there...
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910FeaturedThat Time Hopkins Head-Butted Carter-Williams in an Argument
Eric Devendorf has a podcast named “The Scorer’s Table,” and recently he spoke to Michael Carter-Williams. Devo asked MCW if there was...
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787BB Recruiting4-Star Justin Taylor Admits He Was “Upset” and “Shocked” at Roy Williams’ Retirement
Syracuse has reportedly made 6’6″ shooter Justin Taylor a priority for the Class of ’22. He’s listed as a top 20 small...
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1.8KFB RecruitingCan Andre Cisco’s Draft Stock Help Syracuse Recruiting?
Andre Cisco is one of the most important players in recent Syracuse history. Not only was he tabbed by The Fizz as...
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713BB RecruitingIs Syracuse Recruiting Hurt By NYC’s Talent Void?
Over the weekend we detailed the reasons 5-star PF Brandon Huntley-Hatfield chose Tennessee over Syracuse, Kansas, Kentucky, Baylor and others. The Vols...
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1.1KBB RecruitingInside Story on Brandon Huntley-Hatfield Choosing Tennessee
Brandon Huntley-Hatfield had plenty of power programs interested. Kentucky, Kansas, and Baylor were just a few of the big names seeking BHH’s...
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1.5K2HoopsFilm Room: Jimmy Boeheim’s Game Analysis, Making the ACC Leap
Central New York is abuzz with the latest addition to the Orange. Jimmy Boeheim chose Syracuse yesterday, marking a rarity in college...
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960FeaturedAll Signs Point To Jimmy Boeheim Choosing Syracuse Today… Right?
It feels like the worst kept secret in college basketball. Syracuse wants Jimmy Boeheim. He’s a perfect shooter to add to the...
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4.3KHoopsReports: Jimmy Boeheim May Choose Syracuse Today
Matt Gutierrez of The Athletic isn’t the only one who assumes Jimmy Boeheim will choose to transfer to Syracuse. And he believes...
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1.9K1HoopsIs Jimmy Boeheim a Syracuse Transfer Fit or Just a Good Story?
These days the transfer portal speculation runs all day, every day. More than 1,000 college basketball players are looking for new homes,...
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1.7KBB RecruitingWill Kevin Ollie Upend College Basketball Recruiting with Overtime Elite?
Kevin Ollie was a nemesis of Syracuse when he played at UConn, battling against the Orange(men) from ’91-’95 in Big East classics....
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1.3KBB RecruitingShould Syracuse Target Siena Transfer Jalen Pickett?
The transfer portal has created a deluge of talent moving across the country, and one of the biggest targets is in Syracuse’s...
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1.7KBB RecruitingTake Two! Coach Says Maliq Brown and Justin Taylor Could Be Package
The Class of ’22 has so many moving parts for Syracuse, it’s hard to keep it all sorted. But safe to say...
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3.1KBB RecruitingNew Syracuse Transfer Cole Swider Will Outwork You
Every day seems to bring news for Syracuse’s ever-evolving roster. Much like the rest of college basketball, the transfer portal has been...
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1.5KBB RecruitingIs Syracuse Target Ty Rodgers Getting Pulled to Michigan State?
Ty Rodgers is one of the best small forwards in the Class of ’22. He’s getting interest from elite programs like Michigan,...
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1.1KBB RecruitingKamari Lands Promises To Recruit Friends to Syracuse
The addition of top-20 recruit Kamari Lands is huge from any perspective. The 5-star talent committed to Syracuse this week, and the...
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4.6KBB RecruitingSorry America, Kamari Lands is Perfectly Built for the Zone
The hand-wringing over Syracuse’s zone goes into overdrive during March Madness. The effectiveness of the 2-3 sends opponents into fits of vertigo,...
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2.4KFeaturedShould Syracuse Target KU Transfer Tyon Grant-Foster?
This has not been an ideal transfer period for Syracuse. Kadary Richmond and Robert Braswell entered the portal searching for more playing...
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4.7KBB RecruitingIndiana Hoops is Promoting “Building Brands,” Is That the Future of Recruiting?
At first it seems out of place and shallow. One of the most storied programs in college basketball history is telling recruits...
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4.2KBB RecruitingSyracuse Coaches “Have Not Stopped Talking” to Huntley-Hatfield
Brandon Huntley-Hatfield is one of the biggest targets in the Class of ’22. There’s still a chance he reclassifies to ’21 as...
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3.5KHoopsRoy Williams Exit Will Lead Boeheim and Coach K to Follow: Goodman
Roy Williams decision to step down as head coach at North Carolina could be one of those first dominos that causes the...
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2.1KBB Recruiting5-Star Zion Cruz Wants “Open Run” Style For His College Offense
Zion Cruz has all the assets to be one of the best point guards in college hoops, and programs like Indiana, Alabama,...
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2.5K1BB RecruitingDoes Mike Woodson Change Zion Cruz’s Recruitment?
As Syracuse tries to steady itself during a rocky transfer portal, the recruiting targets out there are also fascinating. The Orange is...
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2.6KHoopsIs it Crazy for Quincy Guerrier to Leave Early for the NBA Draft?
Look around almost any NBA mock draft and it’s hard to find Quincy Guerrier’s name. In fact, it’s almost impossible. On March...
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4.1KHoopsWill Jim Boeheim Retire as a Happy Man?
College basketball once again watched Jim Boeheim turn into a wizard, guiding an 11-seed to the Sweet 16 and leaving perplexed, vanquished...
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767HoopsSyracuse as Villains? Here’s the Top 5 Things We Missed About March Madness
Of all the NCAA tournaments this is the most non-traditional. First, it’s without the normal March beacons Duke and Kentucky. Second, there’s...
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829HoopsHouston was in “Complete Disarray for 35 years” Before Sampson
Joseph Duarte of the Houston Chronicle has covered the Cougars for years. He chatted with The Fizz this week as we went...
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905HoopsHow Did Every Program Miss on Buddy Boeheim’s Potential?
It’s nearly impossible to imagine Buddy Boeheim playing anywhere else. It has always felt as though Jim was refusing to retire until...
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598HoopsOrange Hype Hub: What Do You Do If You Can’t Wait For Saturday?
Otto is dancing through the cornfields of Indiana. With such excitement, Syracuse’s tilt against Houston feels so far away. So what can...
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845HoopsESPN Re-Seeds the Sweet 16, Where Did They Rank Syracuse?
After squeaking into the NCAA Tournament and rattling off two impressive wins, it’s time to rethink Syracuse. That being said, it’s time...
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789Hoops“Biggest Thing is Teams Have’t Seen an Effective Zone Like That:” ex-Big East Coach
This week we’ve discussed the theories surrounding the new Syracuse basketball brand. Instead of early tourney flameouts and crushing losses, SU is...
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856HoopsTheories on Why Syracuse Keeps Dancing After Subpar Seasons
Death, taxes, and Syracuse winning games as a double-digit seed. You can set your watch to it. Subpar regular seasons. Middling seeding...
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818HoopsHow Dangerous is This Syracuse Team Right Now?
Everything went right. Everything. San Diego State was swallowed whole by a Syracuse squad that could do no wrong. It became so...
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599FeaturedSyracuse/San Diego State Guide: Everything You Need To Know
As the hours tick down to Syracuse’s matchup against San Diego State, The Fizz has been tracking it all from both in...
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686HoopsGhosts of the Old Big East Float Around Indianapolis
Sports have been¬†played in front of hollow arenas¬†for a year now, so of course there’s ghosts lurking. Every floorboard creak, sneaker squeak,...
