Mike Waters
@mikewaterssyr.bsky.social
College basketball writer at Syracuse.com. Past-president of US Basketball Writers Association. UNC grad. Husband to Robin and proud father of 2.
Donnie Freeman update: Syracuse star forward will miss Players Era Festival www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Donnie Freeman update: Syracuse star forward will miss Players Era Festival
Freeman traveled to Las Vegas in a medical walking boot.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Donnie Freeman update: Syracuse star forward will miss Players Era Festival www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman’s playing status is in question ahead of Players Era Festival www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman’s playing status is in question ahead of Players Era Festival
Freeman, a sophomore forward, is the team's top scorer and second-leading rebounder.
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November 24, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman’s playing status is in question ahead of Players Era Festival www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse faces tough tests in Players Era Festival: ‘You gotta play these games to win these games’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse faces challenges in Players Era Festival: ‘You gotta play these games to win these games’
Syracuse, whose schedule through four games is ranked 362nd in the country, is going to face tough competition at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas next week.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Syracuse faces tough tests in Players Era Festival: ‘You gotta play these games to win these games’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Will Syracuse make history with Players Era Festival gauntlet? (Mike’s Mailbox) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Will Syracuse make history with Players Era gauntlet? (Mike's Mailbox)
Syracuse.com basketball reporter Mike Waters answers readers' question.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Will Syracuse make history with Players Era Festival gauntlet? (Mike’s Mailbox) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Monmouth throws a scare into Syracuse, but Orange survives www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Monmouth throws a scare into Syracuse, but Orange survives
The Syracuse Orange played Monmouth on Tuesday night at the JMA Wireless Dome.
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November 19, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Monmouth throws a scare into Syracuse, but Orange survives www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse injury updates for JJ Starling, Tyler Betsey for Monmouth game www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse injury updates for JJ Starling, Tyler Betsey for Monmouth game
Syracuse (3-0) will host Monmouth on Tuesday at the JMA Wireless Dome.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Syracuse injury updates for JJ Starling, Tyler Betsey for Monmouth game www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s Naithan George stuffs the stat sheet: ‘Those are Nait George numbers’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s Naithan George stuffs the stat sheet: ‘Those are Nait George numbers’
Naithan George's length-of-the-court dash for a layup to end the first half ignited his offensive game in SU's win over Drexel on Saturday.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Syracuse’s Naithan George stuffs the stat sheet: ‘Those are Nait George numbers’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Injury updates for JJ Starling, Tyler Betsey after Syracuse’s win over Drexel www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Injury updates for JJ Starling, Tyler Betsey after Syracuse’s win over Drexel
JJ Starling didn't play in SU's win over Drexel on Saturday, while sophomore forward Tyler Betsey suffered an ankle injury.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Injury updates for JJ Starling, Tyler Betsey after Syracuse’s win over Drexel www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse guard JJ Starling will miss Orange’s game vs. Drexel www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse guard JJ Starling will miss Orange’s game vs. Drexel
JJ Starling will miss his second game after injuring his hamstring just 3 minutes into Syracuse's season-opener vs. Binghamton.
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November 15, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Syracuse guard JJ Starling will miss Orange’s game vs. Drexel www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Could Syracuse guard JJ Starling return to lineup vs. Drexel today? www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Could Syracuse guard JJ Starling return to lineup vs. Drexel today?
Syracuse guard JJ Starling suffered a right leg injury in the Orange's season-opener against Binghamton and then sat out the team's second game vs. Delaware State.
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November 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Could Syracuse guard JJ Starling return to lineup vs. Drexel today? www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Which Syracuse legend does Orange freshman Kiyan Anthony compare to? (Mike’s Mailbox) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Which Syracuse legend does Orange freshman Kiyan Anthony compare to? (Mike’s Mailbox)
Syracuse.com basketball reporter Mike Waters answers readers' questions.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Which Syracuse legend does Orange freshman Kiyan Anthony compare to? (Mike’s Mailbox) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s defense is suffocating opponents, but tougher tests are coming (podcast) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s defense is suffocating opponents, but tougher tests are coming (podcast)
After allowing just 47 and 43 points to Binghamton and Delaware State, Syracuse's defense is showing promising signs, but questions remain about whether this improvement will translate against tougher...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Syracuse’s defense is suffocating opponents, but tougher tests are coming (podcast) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s defense is suffocating opponents, but tougher tests are coming (podcast) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s defense is suffocating opponents, but tougher tests are coming (podcast)
After allowing just 47 and 43 points to Binghamton and Delaware State, Syracuse's defense is showing promising signs, but questions remain about whether this improvement will translate against tougher...
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November 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Syracuse’s defense is suffocating opponents, but tougher tests are coming (podcast) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Kiyan Anthony’s first college start: An early morning, a nap and a Syracuse win www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Kiyan Anthony’s first college start: An early morning, a nap a big game and an SU win
Syracuse freshman Kiyan Anthony had 19 points, four assists, three rebounds and steal as the Orange beat Delaware State on Saturday.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Kiyan Anthony’s first college start: An early morning, a nap and a Syracuse win www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s JJ Starling to miss Orange’s game vs. Delaware State www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s JJ Starling to miss Orange’s game vs. Delaware State
Syracuse guard JJ Starling has been listed as day-to-day since injuring his right hamstring in the Orange's game vs. Binghamton on Monday.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Syracuse’s JJ Starling to miss Orange’s game vs. Delaware State www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
When was the last time Syracuse had 10 or more dunks in a game? (Mike’s Mailbox) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
When was the last time Syracuse had 10 or more dunks in a game? (Mike’s Mailbox)
Syracuse.com basketball reporter Mike Waters answers readers' questions.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
When was the last time Syracuse had 10 or more dunks in a game? (Mike’s Mailbox) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Naithan George played like his Syracuse teammates envisioned: ‘He’s a wizard out there’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Naithan George played like his SU teammates knew he could: ‘He’s a wizard out there’
George scored an efficient 14 points, had eight assists and five steals in SU's win over Binghamton.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Naithan George played like his Syracuse teammates envisioned: ‘He’s a wizard out there’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
In place of an injured JJ Starling, Kiyan Anthony shines in his Syracuse debut www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
In place of an injured JJ Starling, Kiyan Anthony shines in his Syracuse debut
When Syracuse guard JJ Starling limped to the Orange bench early in Monday's game against Binghamton, Kiyan Anthony knew he had to step up.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
In place of an injured JJ Starling, Kiyan Anthony shines in his Syracuse debut www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse basketball opens critically important season tonight vs. Binghamton www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse basketball opens critically important season tonight vs. Binghamton
Syracuse, which is coming off a 14-19 season a year ago, opens the 2025-26 season Monday night vs. Binghamton at the JMA Wireless Dome.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Syracuse basketball opens critically important season tonight vs. Binghamton www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s Sadiq White provides energy, dunks and treys: ‘He’s got that pop’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s Sadiq White provides energy, dunks and treys: ‘He’s got that pop’
Syracuse freshman Sadiq White supplied energy and a lot of dunks in the Orange's win over Pace in Wednesday's exhibition.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Syracuse’s Sadiq White provides energy, dunks and treys: ‘He’s got that pop’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Who will back-up Naithan George at point guard for Syracuse basketball? (Mike’s mailbox) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Who will back-up Naithan George at point guard for Syracuse basketball? (Mike’s mailbox)
Syracuse.com basketball reporter Mike Waters answers readers' questions.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Who will back-up Naithan George at point guard for Syracuse basketball? (Mike’s mailbox) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Jordan Smith, elite basketball recruit in 2026 class, schedules visit to Syracuse www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Jordan Smith, elite basketball recruit in 2026 class, schedules visit to Syracuse
Jordan Smith, a 6-foot-2 combo guard at Paul VI High School in Fairfax, Va., is rated as the No. 2 recruit in the 2026 class by both ESPN.com and 247Sports.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Jordan Smith, elite basketball recruit in 2026 class, schedules visit to Syracuse www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s exhibition vs. Buffalo: What’s encouraging? What’s concerning? www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s exhibition vs. Buffalo: What’s encouraging? What’s concerning?
As Syracuse gets ready to host Pace in an exhibition on Wednesday, here are some of the major takeaways from the Orange's 76-66 win over Buffalo on Saturday.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Syracuse’s exhibition vs. Buffalo: What’s encouraging? What’s concerning? www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
How to watch Syracuse’s exhibition game against Pace www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
How to watch Syracuse’s exhibition game against Pace
The Syracuse Orange will host Pace in an exhibition at the JMA Wireless Dome on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
How to watch Syracuse’s exhibition game against Pace www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Watch: Which Syracuse basketball player won our Orange trivia challenge? (video) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Watch: Which Syracuse basketball player won our Orange trivia challenge? (video)
At Syracuse's media day, we came up with a trivia contest for the SU players. Four players ended up in a tie, so we had to go to our tie-breaker question.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Watch: Which Syracuse basketball player won our Orange trivia challenge? (video) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...