Syracuse squeaks by Le Moyne 86-82 in 2024-25 season opener
Syracuse trailed to Le Moyne at halftime, though Chris Bell forced a turnover and made two free throws in the final seconds to seal SU's season-opening win. Read more »
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Observations from SU’s win over Le Moyne: Shooting woes, Davis emerges
The Orange shot just 18% from 3 and 64% from the free-throw line against Le Moyne, but the inside presence of Eddie Lampkin and Jyare Davis helped them narrowly escape. More observations on SU’s 86-82 victory, from AIDEN. Read more »
Beat writers agree Syracuse will open season with win over Le Moyne
Our beat writers unanimously agree Syracuse will defeat Le Moyne in the two programs' first-ever meeting at the Division I level. Read more »
Opponent Preview: What to know about Le Moyne
SU men's basketball opens its 2024-25 season at home vs. Le Moyne, which enters its second season in Division I. Read more »
Darrick Jones Jr. nearly retired early before starring at Le Moyne
Darrick Jones Jr. nearly retired from his career early, but now leads Le Moyne into its second Division I season. Read more »
Observations from SU’s final exhibition win over Slippery Rock: 3-pointers, Freeman’s start
SU defeated Slippery Rock in its final exhibition game. Chris Bell led the way with five 3-pointers as the Orange shot 15-of-31 from deep. Read more »
Syracuse hires Eugene Tulyagijja as basketball data analyst
Syracuse men’s basketball has hired Eugene Tulyagijja, a 2024 graduate of SU, as its team data analyst, the program announced Monday. Read more »
Observations from SU’s exhibition vs. Clarion: Lampkin’s presence, elite guard play
In its first exhibition game against Clarion, Syracuse received steady guard play from Jaquan Carlos and J.J. Starling. The duo combined for 29 points in the Orange’s 101-73 win. Read more »
BOWS UP: Freshman Elijah Moore brings signature elbow celebration to SU
Syracuse freshman Elijah Moore has established his on-court identity and off-court brand through his signature elbow celebration. Read more »
Beat writers forecast how Syracuse men's basketball will fare in 2024-25
Following its first season under Adrian Autry and first 20-win season since 2018-19, our beat writers make their predictions on how Syracuse men’s basketball will finish in 2024-25. Read more »
THE BIGGEST DANCER: Eddie Lampkin Jr. brings March Madness pedigree to Syracuse
Transfer center Eddie Lampkin Jr. is looking to lead SU to its first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2021. Read more »
BAHAMAS' PROMISE: Donavan Freeman’s summer with the Bahamas National Team prepared him for SU
Donavan Freeman spent his summer playing the Bahamas National team as it tried to qualify for the Olympics. Freeman played against NBA talent every day while honing in on his craft. Read more »
SEISMIC SHIFT: Basketball Guide 2024
The Daily Orange brings you our 2024 Basketball Guide with stories on the players along with predictions for each teams' season. Read more »
Australian shooting guard Luke Fennell commits to Syracuse
Six-foot-six Australian shooting guard Luke Fennell has committed to Syracuse men’s basketball, according to 247Sports. Fennell is in the class of 2025 and currently plays for South East Melbourne Phoenix in Australia’s NBL. Read more »
3-star forward Aaron Womack commits to Syracuse
Three-star small forward Aaron Womack has committed to Syracuse, On3 Sports reported Monday. Womack is the second player to join SU’s 2025 recruiting class, along with Sadiq White. Read more »
Ghoulery at the Gear creates comedic, 'uncomfortable' experience
The artistic duo KB and KB hosted a spooky interactive experience at The Gear Factory, featuring a haunted house, games and artwork from local artists. Read more »
Syracuse men’s basketball finalizes schedule for 2024-25 season
Syracuse men’s basketball finalized its schedule for the 2024-25 season Tuesday. The Orange have 20 ACC games, including their conference opener at Notre Dame on Dec. 7. Read more »
Adrian Autry attends 100 Black Men of Syracuse Golf Tournament fundraiser
SU head basketball coach Adrian Autry attended the second annual golf tournament run by 100 Black Men of Syracuse. The tournament's aim was to raise scholarship money for underprivileged kids in Syracuse Read more »
Former SU guard Judah Mintz signs with Philadelphia 76ers
Former Syracuse guard Judah Mintz has agreed to a contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, the team announced Sunday. Mintz averaged 17.5 points, 4.5 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game across 64 games at SU from 2022-24. Read more »
Serbian prospect Petar Majstorovic signs NLI with Syracuse for 2024-25 season
Syracuse men’s basketball has added 6-foot-9 Serbian prospect Petar Majstorovic to its 2024-25 roster. The forward appeared in 34 games in the France Under-21 league last year. Read more »
Judah Mintz to play for Philadelphia 76ers summer league team
Judah Mintz will join the Philadelphia 76ers NBA Summer League roster, the team announced. Mintz went undrafted after averaging 17.5 points per game at Syracuse from 2022-24 Read more »
Alex Kline named Syracuse men’s basketball’s general manager
Syracuse men’s basketball has named Alex Kline, a 2016 SU graduate, as its first-ever general manager, the program announced Friday. Read more »
Former SU men’s basketball player Chuck Richards dies at 82
Former Syracuse men’s basketball player Chuck Richards has died at 82 years old. Richards played alongside Jim Boeheim and Dave Bing during his time at SU. Read more »
Syracuse to face Tennessee in 2024 ACC/SEC Challenge
Syracuse men’s basketball will face Tennessee on Dec. 3 in the ACC/SEC Challenge, Jon Rothstein announced Wednesday on X. Read more »
