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Dec 31, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) shoots during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

The Orange dropped their ACC opener, but had a couple good signs for long-term success

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The Orange dropped their ACC opener, but had a couple good signs for long-term success

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Dec 31, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) blocks the shot of Clemson Tigers center Carter Welling (22) during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Orange trailed by double digits, but pulled within two before the Tigers held them off.

Clemson Tigers guard Dillon Hunter (2) drives to the basket while being guarded by Cincinnati Bearcats center Moustapha Thiam (52) Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, during the NCAA men’s basketball game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

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The Orange kick off New Year's Eve by welcoming the Tigers

Dec 22, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Adrian Autry reacts to a called foul in the second half game against the Stonehill Skyhawks at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The Orange are seeking to get out to a quick start in ACC play, and defeat Clemson for the first time in four seasons.

Nov 21, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach Jon Scheyer (right) talks to forward Maliq Brown (6) during the second half against the Niagara Purple Eagles at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-Imagn Images

Five former Syracuse players find themselves with different levels of success via the portal.

Dec 30, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Chance Westry (11) looks on prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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Five former Syracuse players have had varying degrees of success with their new teams.

Dec 22, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard J.J. Starling (2) has a word with forward Sadiq White Jr. (0) in the second half against the Stonehill Skyhawks at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The Orange get ready to enter a rigorous ACC with a lot of work to do to compete for a berth in postseason play.

Dec 22, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Naithan George (11) makes a reverse lay up over the defense of Stonehill Skyhawks forward Pearse McGuinn (31) and guard Charlie Diamantis (22) in the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The Orange got good guard play in multiple ways and also played a sustained style of defense

Dec 22, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Stonehill Skyhawks Guard Hermann Kooffi (10) drives the ball as Syracuse Orange Guard Nate Kingz (4) defends the baseline in the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The Orange backcourt led the way, combined with a strong defensive effort

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Syracuse hosted the No. 25 prospect in the 2028 class over the weekend and extended an offer.

Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) shoots the ball as Stonehill Skyhawks forward Raymond Espinal-Guzman (13) defends during the first half in the NCAA basketball on Nov. 17, 2025, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames, Iowa.

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The Orange host a seemingly overmatched Skyhawks team as in their final non-ACC game

Dec 20, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Naithan George (11) tries to drive the ball past Northeastern Huskies forward Youri Fritz (7) in the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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A mix of factors has the former Syracuse guard bullish about SU's NCAA Tournament hopes.

Nov 18, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; General view of a ball going through the net prior to the game between the Monmouth Hawks and the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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It was a completely different era for Syracuse basketball in its pre-Dome and conference membership years, when it last met Stonehill.

Dec 20, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward William Kyle III (42) dunks the ball over Northeastern Huskies guard Luca Soroa Schaller (13) in the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The Orange had a schematic offensive shift and four different streaks at the foul line in the same game.

Dec 20, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Northeastern Huskies forward Youri Fritz (7) takes a shot near the basket as Syracuse Orange forward William Kyle III (42) defends in the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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The Orange survived several charges from a pack of Huskies who would not go away

Nov 28, 2025; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Northeastern Huskies forward Youri Fritz (7) goes to the basket against Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Myles Colvin (6) during the second half at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Northeastern is Syracuse's penultimate non-conference opponent as the Orange looks for their eighth win of the season.

Dec 17, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Kiyan Anthony (7) drives against Mercyhurst Lakers guard Christian Gamble (10) during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Syracuse freshman impressed with his aggression in a win over Mercyhurst.

Syracuse forward William Kyle III recorded a double-double Wednesday against Mercyhurst.

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J.J. Starling scored 15 points tying his season high in a 14-point win for Syracuse.

Dec 17, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Mercyhurst Lakers guard Deshaun Jackson Jr. (7) shoots against Syracuse Orange guard Nate Kingz (4) during the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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The Orange jumped out to a healthy halftime lead on the Lakers, but failed to finish them off

Nov 30, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Mercyhurst Lakers forward Qadir Martin (12) shoots over West Virginia Mountaineers center Harlan Obioha (55) during the second half at Hope Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

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The Orange need to get back to their winning ways and the Lakers will give them a good opportunity to do just that.

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The two stars of SU's first Final Four team in 1975, are finally receiving long overdue recognition of their individual talent and program contributions.

Dec 13, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Kiyan Anthony (7) collides with Hofstra Pride forward Victory Onuetu (6) on a shot in the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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With three non-conference tune-ups left this month, Syracuse has work to do before beginning its slate of 18 games in the improved ACC.

Dec 13, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse won its previous three games against Hofstra, last facing the Pride in 2006. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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Syracuse lost as a comfortable favorite against Hofstra, once again putting the spotlight on Adrian Autry.

Dec 13, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard JJ Starling (2) drives against Hofstra Pride forward Joshua Decady (4) in the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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Despite J.J. Starling's season-high 15 points, Syracuse fell behind midway through the second and couldn't complete its comeback.

Dec 7, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Hofstra Pride guard Cruz Davis (5) drives to the basket against Pittsburgh Panthers guard Omari Witherspoon (8) during the second half at the Petersen Events Center. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Orange look for their third straight victory when the Pride come to the Dome.