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 »
Observations from SU’s 90–50 exhibition win over Daemen: Wood shines, rebounding dominance
Syracuse defeated Daemen 90-50 in an exhibition game as the Orange were led by Kyra Wood’s 16-point, 14-rebound double-double. More observations on SU’s preseason performance. 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 »
SU women’s basketball to retire Kayla Alexander’s jersey
Syracuse women’s basketball will retire Kayla Alexander’s No. 40 jersey at halftime of SU’s game against Notre Dame on Dec. 8. Alexander is the program’s all-time leading scorer with 2,024 points from 2010-13. 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 »
‘GETTING MY BOOGIE BACK’: After limited minutes at LSU, Angelica Velez is set to play a major role with SU
Angelica Velez didn't garner much playing time at LSU as a freshman last year, leading her to transfer to Syracuse. The guard looks to regain the same dominance she had in high school while playing at The Webb School in Tennessee. Read more »
Beat writers predict if SU women's basketball can return to NCAA Tournament for 2nd straight year
After a March Madness appearance last season, our beat writers predict how Syracuse women's basketball will fare in 2024-25. 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 »
SHE’S READY: Georgia Woolley is poised to take Dyaisha Fair's mantle as No. 1 option
Following SU's season-ending loss to UConn in March, head coach Felisha Legette-Jack appointed Georgia Woolley as SU's next No. 1 option. Read more »
FLIPPING THE SWITCH: Shy Hawkins carries memorable senior season into freshman year at SU
Before arriving at Syracuse, Shy Hawkins returned home to William Floyd High School and propelled it to a league championship victory last season. 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 »
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 »
Syracuse women's basketball finalizes 2024-25 schedule
Syracuse women's basketball finalized its schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season, the program announced Tuesday. The Orange open up ACC play on Dec. 8 at home against Notre Dame. 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 »
