Tyus Battle

Syracuse's Elijah Hughes (33) shoots over Notre Dame's Rex Pflueger (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, in South Bend, Ind. Syracuse won 84-82. (AP Photo/Robert Franklin)

Syracuse, ACC scoring leader Hughes under the radar no more

By John Kekis Feb. 07, 2020 11:03 AM EST

FILE - In this Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 file photo, Syracuse guard Joseph Girard III (11) drives against Oklahoma State guard Isaac Likekele (13) during the second half of an NCAA college semi final basketball game in the NIT Season Tip-Off tournament in New York. Freshman guard Joe Girard has become an important player for Syracuse as the Orange try to make some headway in the Atlantic Coast Conference. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

Freshman Joe Girard making an impact with Syracuse

By John Kekis Jan. 09, 2020 02:08 AM EST

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 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

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 has announced he intends to play for the Syracuse Orange. Newton...

Baylor guard Makai Mason (10) shoots as Syracuse guard Tyus Battle (25) defends during the first half of a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Syracuse star Tyus Battle not coming back for senior year

Mar. 29, 2019 08:59 AM EDT

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim reacts during the first half against Baylor in a first-round game in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Jeff Swinger)

Baylor shoots past Syracuse 78-69 in NCAA's West Region

By John Marshall Mar. 22, 2019 12:18 AM EDT

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

Gonzaga's Geno Crandall, left, and Josh Perkins, right, speak during a news conference at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 20, 2019, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

Gonzaga itching to play again after WCC title game loss

By John Marshall Mar. 20, 2019 06:31 PM EDT

Duke's RJ Barrett (5) goes up to dunk against Syracuse's Frank Howard (23) during the second 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)

Syracuse suspends Frank Howard on eve of NCAA Tournament

Mar. 20, 2019 06:19 PM EDT

Duke's Zion Williamson (1) dunks past 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., Thursday, March 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Williamson has 29 points in return, No. 5 Duke rolls in ACCs

By Steve Reed Mar. 14, 2019 11:58 PM EDT

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

Syracuse guard Tyus Battle, right, shoots while defended by Virginia guard De'Andre Hunter during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Syracuse's Battle will not play vs. Pitt in ACC Tournament

By Steve Reed Mar. 13, 2019 09:25 PM EDT

Rutgers head coach Steve Pikiell, left, and guard Geo Baker react during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the first round of the Big Ten Conference tournament against Nebraska in Chicago, Wednesday, March 13, 2019. Nebraska won 68-61. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Big Ten - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Maryland Terrapins 3/14/2019

Mar. 13, 2019 09:11 PM EDT

Reed rallies Clemson to 67-55 win over Syracuse

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 09, 2019 02:20 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Marcquise Reed has played like its NCAA Tournament time for weeks as Clemson fights to land on the right side of the bubble. He had second-half...