syracuse basketball Archives

Fizz Five 6/24: Judah and JJ’s Draft Chances, Who’s the Starting Center, and Receiver Room Questions

Fizz Five is back with Francesco Simone and Adam Gotkin breaking down everything going on in the SU athletics world. 1. Judah...

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BB Recruiting

Syracuse Loses out on Four-Star 2024 DMV Recruit

One of Syracuse’s top targets in the 2024 recruiting class has made his decision. Caleb Williams, the 6’7 Power Forward, committed to...

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Hoops

Mintz, Starling Both Projected Second-Rounders

The 2023 NBA Draft has come and gone, and a popular name among Syracuse fans was not selected. Over the course of...

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Featured

John Wildhack’s Summer Press Conference Leaves More Questions Than Answers

For the first time since Jim Boeheim’s retirement/Adrian Autry’s introductory press conference, John Wildhack spoke to the media in Syracuse Tuesday regarding...

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Hoops

Boeheim’s Army Prepares for 2023 Run

After a disappointing early exit last year, Boeheim’s Army, the Syracuse basketball alumni team, returns to action in just over a month...

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Hoops

Analyzing Jim Boeheim’s Post-Retirement Comments

Not many coaches have fairytale endings, just ask Mike Krzyzewski, whose celebration season of a retirement ended with a loss in the...

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Hoops

Is Full-Time High-Major Zone Defense Dead?

Seemingly out of nowhere, The Athletic dropped a massive story last week on the future of zone defense in college basketball with...

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Fizz Radio Episodes

Fizz Five 6/9: Judah is Back, Dino Babers’ Job Security, and the Future of Zone Defense

Fizz Five makes its triumphant return with Liam Griffin and Ethan Frank recapping early summer action in the SU Athletics world. 1....

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Hoops

Could Maliq Brown Be The Starting Center?

Of the many question marks surrounding Syracuse’s roster, none may be bigger than that of the center position. Jesse Edwards’ departure left...

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BB Recruiting

Does Judah Mintz’s Return Help or Hurt Syracuse’s Recruiting?

Syracuse received the best news for the 2023-24 season, its first under new head coach Adrian Autry when star guard Judah Mintz...

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Hoops

The Biggest Questions on Syracuse’s Roster

Judah Mintz is back, Adrian Autry has threaded the needle between keeping last year’s freshman core and augmenting the roster with transfers...

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Hoops

How Judah Mintz’s Return Helps The Rest Of The Core

The common theme here is that there is a load of pressure off the rest of the roster. Judah Mintz is without...

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Hoops

Judah Mintz’s Return Gives Syracuse Hope Again

After letting the news marinate for more than 24 hours, it still does not feel real that Judah Mintz is coming back...

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Hoops

Judah is Back and Expectations Rise

The moment Syracuse fans have been anxiously awaiting all offseason has finally come, and sent fans into celebration. Judah Mintz will return...

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BB Recruiting

How Will Judah Mintz’s Decision Affect Recruiting?

Happy Judah Mintz decision day to all who celebrate. Ever since Jim Boeheim’s retirement and Adrian Autry taking over, this has been...

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Hoops

Judah Mintz’s Decision is Coming Soon

Since mid-March, when Judah Mintz announced that he was entering his name in the NBA Draft while maintaining his eligibility, the key...

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Featured

Honoring Wilmeth Sidat-Singh

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. A day to fire up the grill, head to the lake or do whatever...

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Featured

Carmelo Anthony Means Everything, Still, to Syracuse

Syracuse news has significantly slowed over the past week or so, but something always comes up that has the Orange faithful happy,...

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Hoops

Why Is Syracuse Playing Oregon?

It’s funny how life sometimes brings full-circle moments, and this piece provides one for us here at the Fizz today. Almost exactly...

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Hoops

Syracuse’s Roster Has Gotten Worse

Adrian Autry had two main tasks when he took over as head coach: keep the young talent Syracuse had while bolstering the...

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BB Recruiting

What’s Next for Syracuse in High School Recruiting?

In just two and a half months, Adrian Autry has remade Syracuse’s roster for the short term, while also prioritizing long-term sustainability...

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Hoops

Kyle Cuffe Likely Finalizes Syracuse’s Roster, But Questions Remain

With Judah Mintz’s future still up in the air as he tests the NBA Draft waters, a sign towards what Syracuse expects...

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BB Recruiting

Adrian Autry’s 2023-24 Roster Building is Complete

Syracuse basketball has its roster set for next season, and that’s with or without Judah Mintz in the picture. The Orange lost...

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Hoops

Syracuse’s Ceiling Will Be Determined By Judah Mintz’s Decision

Amidst a recent recruiting renaissance, there is palpable excitement among Syracuse fans. Adrian Autry and company have struck big with high school...