Jim Boeheim

Battle impresses in SU men's basketball exhibition win
By Brian Ho
November 2, 2016 - 11:24am
Freshman among four Orange players who reach double-figure scoring totals in season tune-up against Indiana (Pa).

The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team overcame an early deficit to beat Indiana University (PA), 83-65, in its first exhibition of the season on Tuesday night at the Carrier Dome.

Nobody will forget last year’s electrifying Final Four run. But, with guards Michael Gbinije and Trevor Cooney gone after graduating, fans got a glimpse of who the new leaders for SU will be.

Syracuse men's basketball enters 2016-17 with depth and talent despite roster turnover
By E.Jay Zarett
October 31, 2016 - 3:43pm
Led by Tyler Lydon, Andrew White III, Orange opens season ranked No. 19 in preseason AP poll

Despite losing its top three scorers from a team that made a surprising run to the Final Four, the Syracuse Orange could be one of the deepest and most talented squads in the ACC this season.

Syracuse basketball teams kick-off 2016-17 season with Orange Madness
By Andrew Chelney
October 23, 2016 - 9:22pm
The annual event featured 3-pointer and dunk contests, and scrimmages by both Orange squads.

The men's and women’s basketball teams arrived in style on Friday at the Carrier Dome, getting fans excited for their seasons at Orange Madness.

Orange legend Carmelo Anthony couldn’t make it, but prepared a video in advance sending his support. He introduced rapper Jadakiss, who pumped-up the crowd prior to introductions.

Head coach Jim Boeheim received a standing ovation for what will be his 41st season.

3 takeaways from Syracuse men's basketball media day
By E.Jay Zarett
October 23, 2016 - 8:14pm
SU head coach Jim Boeheim and his players discussed the upcoming 2016-17 campaign with the media on Friday.

The Syracuse University men’s basketball team hosted its annual Media Day on Friday, with SU head coach Jim Boeheim and his players discussing the upcoming season. SU will face Indiana (PA) in an exhibition game at the Carrier Dome on Nov. 1 to open the 2016-17 campaign. Here are some of the things we learned Friday.

Tyler Lydon will play three different positions for SU

With Boeheim as his assistant coach, Carmelo Anthony makes Team USA history
By E.Jay Zarett
August 23, 2016 - 6:10pm
Syracuse basketball coach discusses former SU star's third gold medal and life at 2016 Olympics.

Former Syracuse star Carmelo Anthony is 32 years old and a 13-year NBA veteran. To his college coach, he’s still just a kid.

Former Syracuse basketball star Dwayne "Pearl" Washington passes away
By Yonah Perline
April 20, 2016 - 12:04pm
Emotional Jim Boeheim remembers his one-of-a-kind former player.

Syracuse basketball legend Dwayne "Pearl" Washington passed away Wednesday after being diagnosed with a brain tumor last summer. Washington was 52 years old. 

Syracuse comes back to defeat Virginia Tech 68-60 in OT
By Brian Ho
February 3, 2016 - 10:45am
A thriller in the Carrier Dome gives the Orange its third-straight conference win.

 

The Orange faithful were in for a treat; coming off a close win this past Saturday against Georgia Tech, the “loud house” was packed for another ACC battle that came down to the wire. This time, it took overtime to decide the winner. 

 

Orange sharp shooting on target against Florida Southern
By Brian Ho
November 9, 2015 - 1:41pm
The men's basketball team hosted another exhibition game at the Carrier Dome on Sunday versus a Division II squad.

The Syracuse Orange closed out their second and final exhibition against the Florida Southern Moccasins with a 96-54 home victory.

Behind their stifling zone defense and lights-out shooting performance from 3-point range, the Mocs stood no chance after falling behind 53-22 at the half.

Men's basketball 2015-16 schedule released
By Yonah Perline
September 2, 2015 - 7:18pm
After long delay, the ACC portion of the season schedule was announced Tuesday.

 

The complete 2015-16 Syracuse Men's Basketball schedule was released on Tuesday. The 31-game schedule features 19 home games and 10 games that will be broadcast on ESPN.

 

Chris McCullough's departure reflects new age of recruiting in college basketball
By Laura Paolino
April 14, 2015 - 12:05pm
Jim Boeheim has seen a rash of players depart SU early in recent years, but play with minimal success in the professional ranks.

While numerous star players have come and gone, one thing at Syracuse University has remained constant: head coach Jim Boeheim.

Boeheim walked onto SU's campus as a freshman in 1963 and has been there ever since. In his candid autobiography, Bleeding Orange: Fifty Years of Blind Referees, Screaming Fans, Beasts of the East, and Syracuse Basketball, the 39-year head coach reflects on his time at Syracuse and the game he loves.