College Basketball Team Reports: Syracuse Orange

With a newly polished jumper, Jerami Grant should emerge as a breakout star for Syracuse this season.

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JB: I think our frontcourt is better than it was last year. I think Jerami Grant has gotten bigger and stronger. I think our inside guys are better. I think without question our frontcourt is better than it was last year. Obviously you lose the size and experience in the backcourt. That's why we're a little weaker than last year. We have good pieces in the backcourt. (Duke transfer) Michael Gbinije and Trevor Cooney are third year players. We're a little more balanced and better than people might think. I'm optimistic that our backcourt will be fine.