MBB : After strong effort early, Orange defense breaks down late
The 'dead' spot in Syracuse's 2-3 zone was dead. The one place within SU's defensive structure where an opponent cannot be allowed an open catch… Read more »
Writer archives: Tony Olivero
MBB : Olivero: In SU's 2-game win streak, each player perfects specific role
TAMPA, Fla. -- Jim Boeheim finally had time to reflect. It was his turn to talk and answer short, fleeting questions.Time during which the head… Read more »
MBB : BULLDOZERS: Behind Jackson's paint dominance, Orange cruises to win over South Florida
TAMPA, Fla. -- Leading Syracuse back onto the St. Pete Times Forum's court after the halftime break, Rick Jackson was antsy. Searching for someone -… Read more »
MBB : SU's transition offense returns to top form against USF
TAMPA, Fla. With his snatch of a South Florida alley-oop attempt, Kris Joseph keyed the ignition. An ignition that started Syracuse's blazing transition offense. A… Read more »
MBB : Melo gets extended minutes, makes progress for SU
TAMPA, Fla. -- For Syracuse's two freshman centers, Saturday's 72-49 win over South Florida was about pushing through a wall. One did. One knows he… Read more »
MBB : Moussa Keita anchors SU zone in best game of season
HARTFORD, Conn. –– Left, right. Left, right. Left, right…Showering down on Baye Moussa Keita was the same chant the Connecticut student section unleashes on every… Read more »
MBB : OUT OF THE DOGHOUSE: Syracuse avoids 5-game losing streak with 66-58 victory over Huskies
HARTFORD, Conn. –– There was no choice but to celebrate for Syracuse assistant coaches Lazarus Sims and Mike Hopkins. Emphatic chest bumps for each of… Read more »
FB : Winning formula: Marrone compiles best class off SU's turnaround season
One of a mass of Syracuse fans occupying the Yankee Stadium outfield's lower deck, Siriki Diabate took in the scene of the Orange's Pinstripe Bowl… Read more »
MBB : Three-point shooting key in SU's rematch with Pirates
A 0-for-17 first-half performance from 3-point range made Seton Hall head coach Kevin Willard reach for an obscure movie reference. The only way he could… Read more »
MBB : Olivero: SU needs to fix zone deficiencies after being exposed in 2 losses
Sandwiched inside a random Carrier Dome locker Saturday, Mike Hopkins looked defeated. Slouching between the grated orange metal following Syracuse's 83-72 loss to Villanova, the… Read more »
MBB : Waiters struggles to lead comeback as Jardine sits final 6 minutes
Dion Waiters received the orders from Jim Boeheim with 13:23 remaining in the first half. With Syracuse down one to Villanova, Waiters entered the game… Read more »
MBB : Three things the Orange needs to do to beat Villanova
If Joseph plays, he needs to bring scorer's mentality from tipoffKris Joseph should be back Saturday. After failing to make the trip to Pittsburgh for… Read more »
MBB : Three points to continuing SU's 1st-half success: Health of key players
Here's reality: Syracuse was in the absolute worst situation any 2010-11 college basketball team could have put itself in Monday. No team this year has… Read more »
MBB : WELCOME TO THE ZOO: SU can't escape early hole, falls before record crowd in Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH –– The unimaginable 17-0 run stunned the record crowd of 12,925 in the Petersen Events Center. For the Oakland Zoo — the deafening Pittsburgh… Read more »
MBB : Triche continues to cement role as second-half scorer, helps SU pull away from Red Storm
NEW YORK –– Pump fake. One dribble. Side-step. Swoosh. Repeat.Brandon Triche does it in practice. He did it at the Prudential Center to carry SU… Read more »
MBB : WEATHERING THE STORM: Orange stays unbeaten, cruises to Garden victory over St. John's
NEW YORK –– Scoop Jardine says he doesn't want to know what it would take to beat the Syracuse team he directs every night out.… Read more »
MBB : Orange offense struggles against ever-changing Seton Hall defense
NEWARK, N.J. — Scoop Jardine knows the curveball is coming. It's not going to stop. In preparation for it, on certain plays, he tests the… Read more »
MBB : Jackson, Syracuse beat up, outrebounded by physical SHU defense
NEWARK, N.J. –– The two bandages stifled the burning sensation throbbing through Rick Jackson. A burning sensation caused by an unknown Seton Hall culprit's physicality.'I… Read more »
PINSTRIPE : In fitting end to SU career, Carter carries Orange to victory en route to Pinstripe MVP
UPDATED: Jan. 23, 2011, 11:37 p.m.NEW YORK –– With Rob Long on his back for all 60 yards, Delone Carter hit the A Gap. Finally.Just… Read more »
PINSTRIPE : Olivero: Win or lose, inspiration of Long will make Pinstripe special day for Syracuse
NEW YORK –– Rob Long had experienced situations similar to this before. Every time he trotted out to greet the rest of his Syracuse punting… Read more »
PINSTRIPE : Marrone, SU players ring New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell
NEW YORK –– Strolling the hallowed floorboards in the 107-year-old main room of the New York Stock Exchange, the ear-to-ear grins of Derrell Smith, Ryan… Read more »
MBB : PERFECTLY FRUSTRATED: Syracuse remains undefeated with win over Iona despite sloppy play
The game was an appropriate continuation of Syracuse's non-conference slate. The scene of SU head coach Jim Boeheim exploding on Kris Joseph for giving up… Read more »
Once again, Jackson leads SU with strong inside game
NEW YORK –– Rick Jackson was the alpha male. The 'monster,' as Jim Boeheim described him. Only this time, it was on basketball's grandest stage:… Read more »
Long out of Pinstripe Bowl for surgery on benign brain tumor, SU career done
Syracuse senior punter Rob Long will have surgery to remove a benign brain tumor, according to a press release from the university's athletic department. The… Read more »
