I bet against Jim Boeheim. Then I got stuck in Istanbul.
Men's basketball beat writer Sam Fortier didn't think Syracuse would make the Tournament, so he went to the Middle East. But as SU went on its run, he was stuck watching from afar. Read more »
Men’s Basketball
Jim Boeheim recalls last game as a player: ‘Somehow we blew the game’
Back in 1966, Boeheim wore an SU jersey for the final time as a player, against what has become familiar foe: Duke. Read more »
3 things Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski said before the Sweet 16
Blue Devils coach discussed Duke’s hot shooting last week, the teams’ Feb. 24 meeting at Cameron Indoor and the match up with his good friend Jim Boeheim. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about No. 2 seed Duke
Duke, which utilized a 2-3 zone against Syracuse in their first matchup, is ranked 9th in adjusted defensive efficiency. Read more »
Revisit 5 memorable matchups between Syracuse and Duke
Syracuse and Duke have met 11 times. The Blue Devils have won six of those meetings. Read more »
Roundtable: Beat writers break down Syracuse’s Sweet 16 matchup against Duke
Matthew Gutierrez, Sam Fortier and Tomer Langer discuss how the Orange matches up against the second-seeded Blue Devils before Friday night’s game. Read more »
How Jim Boeheim, the oldest coach in D1 basketball, stays in shape
At 73 years old, Syracuse’s 42nd-year head coach is no spring chicken. For the past four years, he’s stuck to a twice-per-week Pilates routine to stay fit. Read more »
10 fun facts about Duke
Syracuse is set to take on the Blue Devils on Friday night in the Sweet 16 in Omaha. Read more »
Syracuse’s usual formula won’t work against Duke
Jim Boeheim, unprompted, said that “you get in those situations in this tournament where you have to score.” The head coach knows his team needs to change its ways against Duke. Read more »
Syracuse commit Buddy Boeheim on Sweet 16 run: ‘What they’re doing is a big goal of mine’
Buddy Boeheim, a Syracuse commit and son of head coach Jim Boeheim, attended each of Syracuse’s first three NCAA Tournament games. Read more »
Beat writers split on Syracuse's Sweet 16 matchup with 2nd-ranked Duke
Two beat writers predict another Syracuse upset in the Sweet 16. Read more »
As timeouts lengthen, Jim Boeheim has learned to keep it brief
Timeouts play a crucial role for in-game adjustments, but Syracuse’s 42-year head coach is learning to limit his thoughts. Read more »
Syracuse legend Dave Bing living a ‘beautiful life’ in Detroit
The former Syracuse player reflected on his time at SU, his experience with Jim Boeheim and his latest endeavors, including his time as mayor of Detroit. Read more »
Gallery: No. 11 seed Syracuse skates past No. 3 seed Michigan State, 55-53
See the best images from the Sweet Sixteen clinching victory. Read more »
Tyus Battle overcomes slow start to lead Syracuse past Michigan State to Sweet 16
Tyus Battle scored 16 points in the second half to lead Syracuse to the upset. Read more »
Former walk-on Braedon Bayer steadies SU in closing minutes of 55-53 win over MSU
The Orange is dancing to the Sweet 16, thanks in part to Braedon Bayer’s late defensive plays that preserved the win. Read more »
Syracuse pulls out 55-53 win over Michigan State to move on to Sweet 16
The Orange will face No. 2 seed Duke in the Round of 16 in Omaha, Nebraska. Read more »
Fast Reaction: 3 quick takeaways from Syracuse's 55-53 win over Michigan State
Syracuse earned a spot in the Sweet 16 for the second time in three years with its upset victory against the favored Michigan State Spartans on Sunday afternoon in Detroit. Read more »
Fan reactions to Syracuse's 55-53 win over No. 3 seed Michigan State
See what the fans had to say as the Orange battled the Spartans. Read more »
Do you remember the last time…? — Michigan State edition
The most recent meeting between Syracuse and Michigan State came on Dec. 7, 2010, in the Jimmy V Classic. Read more »
Thin Syracuse lineup loads up on chicken and pasta
The Orange will play three games over five days, putting nutrition at the forefront. Read more »
Patrick Herlihy takes in NCAA Tournament experience as a walk-on after three years as a student manager
From his freshman season on, Patrick Herlihy wanted to walk-on to Syracuse. This year, he got the chance. Read more »
‘It gets very tough': Syracuse’s NCAA Tournament run coincides with hectic midterm season
While SU has played over spring break, many players will return to make up midterm exams and in-class assignments. Read more »
3 things Tom Izzo said ahead of No. 11 seed Syracuse’s matchup with No. 3 seed Michigan State
Izzo reminisced about his favorite memory going up against Jim Boeheim, and shared his thoughts about this year's SU team and Friday's historic upset. Read more »
