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The CW completes Syracuse’s ACC schedule with 4 games

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Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · 4d

The CW completes Syracuse’s ACC schedule with 4 games www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

In addition to the four games on The CW, Syracuse announced start times and TV info for two more non-conference games.

What made Lawrence Moten so beloved? ‘He embraced Syracuse and they loved him for it’

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Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · 11d

What made Lawrence Moten so beloved? ‘He embraced Syracuse and they loved him for it’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

Lawrence Moten, the all-time leading scorer in Syracuse basketball history, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 53.

What makes our beat reporters encouraged (and concerned) about Syracuse basketball?

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · 13d

What makes our beat reporters encouraged (and concerned) about Syracuse basketball? www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

Staff writers Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss what concerns them and what doesn't about the Syracuse basketball team.

Former Syracuse center Naheem McLeod has new college basketball home

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · 13d

Former Syracuse center Naheem McLeod has new college basketball home www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

McLeod played for the Orange for two seasons after transferring from Florida State.

Syracuse basketball to host elite point guard recruit this weekend

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Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · 17d

Syracuse basketball to host elite point guard recruit this weekend www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

Syracuse, which is still looking for its first commitment from a player in the 2026 recruiting class, will host a pair of elite prospects this weekend.

Leaving Las Vegas: Syracuse, St. Joseph’s agree to new date, location for game

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Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · 17d

Leaving Las Vegas: Syracuse, St. Joseph’s agree to new date, location for game www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

Syracuse and St. Joseph's were supposed to play in Las Vegas, but tournament organizers removed St. Joe's from the event. Now, SU and St. Joe's have scheduled a game with a new date and location.

Dates confirmed for Syracuse’s Tuesday/Wednesday ACC games

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · 18d

Dates confirmed for Syracuse’s Tuesday/Wednesday ACC games www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

Syracuse's schedule had previously listed eight ACC games as either Tuesday or Wednesday, but now those dates have been confirmed.

Tip times and TV info for ACC/SEC Challenge games, including Syracuse vs. Tennessee

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · 18d

Tip times and TV info for ACC/SEC Challenge games, including Syracuse vs. Tennessee www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

ESPN has announced the start times and the networks for each of the games in the 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge. Syracuse will host Tennessee in the annual event.

Syracuse guard JJ Starling deals with injured hand as Orange begins practice

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · 19d

Syracuse guard JJ Starling deals with injured hand as Orange begins practice www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

JJ Starling, Syracuse's leading scorer last season, has been seen with a splint on his right hand in photos on social media.

Where does Syracuse rank amid ACC men’s basketball schedules in terms of difficulty?

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · 20d

Where does Syracuse rank amid ACC men’s basketball schedules in terms of difficulty? www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

The Orange open its season on Nov. 3 at home against Binghamton.

How did Adam Sandler wind up playing basketball at Syracuse’s Melo Center before his Wednesday show?

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Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · 24d

How did Adam Sandler wind up playing basketball at Syracuse’s Melo Center before his Wednesday show? www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

Before his show at the OnCenter War Memorial on Wednesday night, Adam Sandler dropped by the Carmelo K. Anthony Center to play a little hoops.

Jimmy Boeheim’s big annual decision: ‘My friends ask me that all the time’

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · 25d

Mike’s Mailbox is coming back from summer vacation! Do you have questions about Syracuse basketball, the ACC, or the NCAA? Email them to [email protected].

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Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · 27d

Jimmy Boeheim’s big annual decision: ‘My friends ask me that all the time’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

Jimmy Boeheim is returning to Europe for a third season. With an Ivy League degree, what's behind his decision to keep playing?

Syracuse game vs. St. Joseph’s in limbo after Hawks booted from Players Era event

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · 29d

Syracuse game vs. St. Joseph’s in limbo after Hawks booted from Players Era event www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

Syracuse was scheduled to play St. Joseph's in Las Vegas on Nov. 21, but the Hawks are no longer part of the Players Era Showcase.

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · Sep 12

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Which Syracuse basketball 2026 recruits are visiting this fall? Plus, a 2027 recruit comes this weekend

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · Sep 12

Which Syracuse basketball 2026 recruits are visiting this fall? Plus, a 2027 recruit comes this weekend www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

The Syracuse coaches are recruiting several five-star and four-star recruits in the 2026 class.

Reunions, easier travel and Big Monday: A breakdown of Syracuse’s 2025-26 ACC schedule

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · Sep 10

Reunions, easier travel and Big Monday: A breakdown of Syracuse’s 2025-26 ACC schedule www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

The ACC released its complete conference schedule for the 2025-26 basketball season on Tuesday.

Kiyan Anthony follows his famous father’s Syracuse path: ‘He’s ready for the journey’

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · Sep 10

Kiyan Anthony follows his famous father’s Syracuse path: ‘He’s ready for the journey’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

Syracuse coach Adrian Autry talks about the challenge freshman Kiyan Anthony faces following in his father's footsteps.

Jim Boeheim on his and Carmelo Anthony’s Hall of Fame honors: ‘It was a great night’

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · Sep 7

Jim Boeheim on his and Carmelo Anthony’s Hall of Fame honors: ‘It was a great night’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

Jim Boeheim was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for a second time on Saturday and he also got to watch as Carmelo Anthony entered the Hall.

Carmelo Anthony on Syracuse’s 2003 NCAA title: ‘That changed everything’

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · Sep 6

Carmelo Anthony on Syracuse’s 2003 NCAA title: ‘That changed everything’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

Former Syracuse star Carmelo Anthony will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., on Saturday.

Carmelo Anthony’s lasting impact on Syracuse, from the Melo Center to city playgrounds

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · Sep 5

Carmelo Anthony’s lasting impact on Syracuse, from the Melo Center to city playgrounds www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

Carmelo Anthony has had a far-reaching impact on Syracuse, the SU basketball program and the surrounding community.

The inside story of how Carmelo Anthony was tested with his future on the line

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · Sep 4

The inside story of how Carmelo Anthony was tested with his future on the line www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

Carmelo Anthony's year-long effort to earn a qualifying test score came down to the wire before his stellar freshman season.

Syracuse globetrotters: A rundown of where former SU players are overseas

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · Sep 2

Syracuse globetrotters: A rundown of where former SU players are overseas www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

At least 12 former Syracuse basketball players have signed with pro teams overseas for the 2025-26 season. And the list is expected to grow.

Buddy Boeheim on roster for 2025 FIBA Intercontinental Cup; plans return to Oklahoma City

Mike Waters @mikewaterssyr.bsky.social · Sep 1

Buddy Boeheim on roster for 2025 FIBA Intercontinental Cup; plans return to Oklahoma City www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...

Buddy Boeheim will be part of a team of G-League players that will play in Tokyo and Singapore ahead of the 2025-26 season.