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Posts By Damon Amendolara
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4.8KBB 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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4.3KBB 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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2.2KBB 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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4.2KHoopsWill 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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850HoopsSyracuse 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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888HoopsHouston 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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973HoopsHow 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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646HoopsOrange 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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912HoopsESPN 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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873Hoops“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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927HoopsTheories 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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888HoopsHow 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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675FeaturedSyracuse/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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758HoopsGhosts 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,...
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890BB RecruitingRecruiting Expert Predicts Huntley-Hatfield to Tennessee
Undoubtedly, Brandon Huntley-Hatfield has been one of the most notable recruitments by Syracuse in years. He is a consensus top-10 recruit in...
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1.2KHoopsDid Syracuse Get “Boeheim Credit” from the Committee?
All signs pointed to Syracuse playing in the First Four. Beating Virginia, instead of a close loss, seemed important. Georgetown and Oregon...
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945HoopsTicket Punched! So How Does Syracuse Match Up with San Diego State?
All signs pointed to Syracuse making the NCAA Tournament, but avoiding the First Four was a gift not many saw coming. Sunday...
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749HoopsDid Last Night Affect Where Syracuse Sits on Selection Sunday?
The latest news is no news, which is good news for Syracuse fans. The major Bracketology projections still have SU in the...
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773HoopsWho Would Syracuse Play in the NCAA Tournament?
Optimism is growing in Central New York that the Orange have done enough to lock up a bid to the NCAA Tournament....
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963HoopsDid Syracuse Do Enough to Earn an NCAA Berth?
There are balancing acts, and then there is Syracuse basketball. The last few years of living on the bubble has conditioned the...
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880BB RecruitingIs a Tourney Berth Crucial for Syracuse’s Recruiting Efforts?
The Orange has suffered through another rollercoaster season, and with that comes the annual spot atop the bubble. The matchup vs. NC...
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793HoopsDon’t Look Now, Syracuse is Up to 2nd in “First Four Out”
Oh, the fun we will have. A rollercoaster season continues for Syracuse hoops. Just days ago an embarrassing loss left the Orange...
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948HoopsIs NC State a Good or Bad Draw for Syracuse in the ACC Tournament?
It’s settled. After a busy Saturday around the league Syracuse’s first opponent in the ACC Tournament will be NC State. The Orange...
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1.6KBB Recruiting
Tennessee Joins Syracuse in “Strong Position” for Huntley-Hatfield
The race for Brandon Huntley-Hatfield is one of the most interesting in recent memory for Syracuse. The 5-star playmaker has major attention...
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1.9KBB Recruiting5-Star Syracuse Target Zion Cruz Shines in the Clutch
The rivalry with UConn used to be on the floor, but these days it’s spilled into the recruiting hallways. Zion Cruz is...
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2.0KBB RecruitingMiami Joins Huntley-Hatfield Race, Syracuse in Top 2
There’s a new name in the chase for 5-star recruit Brandon Huntley-Hatfield. The Miami Hurricanes have jumped into the recruitment for Syracuse’s...
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915HoopsWhat Would a Win over Clemson Do for Syracuse?
We are experienced with this spot. The joint that’s always sore in the cold. A familiar song. Syracuse basketball on the bubble....
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1.3KBB Recruiting
Syracuse “Has Some Buzz” with 5-Star Huntley-Hatfield
Brandon Huntley-Hatfield has become a name Syracuse fans are very familiar with. The 5-star power forward is one of the top recruits...
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1.2KBB Recruiting
Can Syracuse Hoops Nab Four-Star Maliq Brown?
Another season, another case of anxiety for Orange fans. Seems like old times as Syracuse will once again need some late wins...
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1.6KHoopsThis Year’s Thunder: The Future Model of the NBA?
If you are looking for an NBA team that represents the modern way a front office operates, Oklahoma City Thunder is your...
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4.5KFizz Nation3 Mistakes to Avoid When Selecting an Online Casino
The rush of online gambling continued in 2020 with more states voting to open their doors to its legalization. Sports betting has...
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2.6KFizz NationCampus Life: Avoiding the Quarantine 15 and Staying on Your Grind in ’21
Being healthy and fit is desirable in college. It’ll help you dash from Chipotle and back to the dorms without collapsing. It’s...
