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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

Virginia's Mamadi Diakite, right, under pressure from Syracuse's Bourama Sidibe, left, protects the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
No. 11 Virginia's stellar defense beats Syracuse 48-34

By John Kekis Nov. 07, 2019 10:16 AM EST

Virginia's Braxton Key, right, shoots over Syracuse's Bourama Sidibe, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
No. 11 Virginia uses stellar defense to beat Syracuse 48-34

By John Kekis Nov. 06, 2019 11:12 PM 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

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

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

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 blows game open in 2nd half, tops Wake Forest 79-54

By Aaron Beard Mar. 02, 2019 02:08 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

Duke's Zion Williamson, right, is greeted by a teammate on the court before the team's NCAA college basketball game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Jim Boeheim returns to Syracuse bench after fatal accident

By John Kekis Feb. 23, 2019 08:40 PM EST

Syracuse's Elijah Hughes, left, dribbles around Louisville's Dwayne Sutton, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Syracuse beats No. 18 Louisville 69-49

By John Kekis Feb. 20, 2019 09:18 PM EST

Beverly scores 21, NC State routs Syracuse 73-58

By Joedy Mccreary Feb. 13, 2019 10:12 PM EST
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Now this is how Braxton Beverly and North Carolina State expect things to go at home. Beverly matched a career high with 21 points...

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'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