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FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim directs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Syracuse, N.Y. Boeheim has five freshmen on the roster as he prepares for his 44th. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)
Jim Boeheim starts 44th season at Syracuse with young roster

By John Kekis Oct. 23, 2019 12:19 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim has seen it all in his long career,

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim speaks Friday, Oct, 11, 2019, at the team’s annual media day in Syracuse, N.Y. The team is ahead of schedule after a summer trip to Italy. They are to open the season Nov. 6, 2019, at home against reigning national champion Virginia. (AP Photo/John Kekis)
Jim Boeheim readies for 44th season at Syracuse

By John Kekis Oct. 11, 2019 07:18 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Jim Boeheim is set for his 44th season at Syracuse, and this

4-star forward Woody Newton commits to Syracuse

May. 29, 2019 06:07 PM EDT
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Four-star forward Woody Newton of Mount Zion Prep in Baltimore

Florida's Andrew Nembhard, right, is defended by Nevada's Cody Martin (11) during the second half of a first round men's college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, Thursday, March 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Villanova Wildcats at West Virginia Mountaineers 3/24/2019

Mar. 21, 2019 09:21 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) goes up to dunk against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Duke star rookie Zion Williamson back for Syracuse in ACCs

By Aaron Beard Mar. 14, 2019 12:09 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Duke freshman star Zion Williamson is back for the fifth

Pittsburgh's Au'Diese Toney (5) shoots over Syracuse's Bourama Sidibe (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Charlotte, N.C., Wednesday, March 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Boeheim's son scores 20, Syracuse rallies past Pitt 73-59

By Steve Reed Mar. 13, 2019 11:45 PM EDT
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Jim Boeheim said his son Buddy's mother tells him all of the

Syracuse guard Tyus Battle (25) takes the ball up the court against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Joel Coliseum in Winston-Salem, N.C. (Allison Lee Isley/The Winston-Salem Journal via AP)
Syracuse Orange at Wake Forest Demon Deacons 3/2/2019

Mar. 02, 2019 03:26 PM EST

North Carolina's Garrison Brooks (15) goes for a dunk on Syracuse's Oshae Brissett (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Syracuse Orange at North Carolina Tar Heels 2/26/2019

Feb. 26, 2019 11:13 PM EST

Boston College's Jarius Hamilton, left, shoots against Syracuse's Elijah Hughes, right, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. Syracuse won 67-56. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Battle, Boeheim help Syracuse hold off Boston College

By Mark Frank Feb. 09, 2019 04:46 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim says his team needs somebody to make

Syracuse's Marek Dolezaj shoots before an NCAA college basketball game against Boston College in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Boston College Eagles at Syracuse Orange 2/9/2019

Feb. 09, 2019 01:45 PM EST

Syracuse's Paschal Chukwu, center, grabs a rebound from Florida State's Trent Forrest, left, and Mfiondu Kabengele, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Mann scores 22, No. 22 Florida State beats Syracuse 80-62

By John Kekis Feb. 05, 2019 10:25 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Florida State played with focus and purpose from the opening

Duke's Marques Bolden (20) defends while Syracuse's Tyus Battle (25) drives to the basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Durham, N.C., Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Syracuse purring offensively as it begins road trip

By John Kekis Jan. 25, 2019 05:04 PM EST
After losing four nonconference games before Christmas — two in a row at home —