D.O. Sportscast episode 8: Previewing Syracuse men's basketball season
Beat writers Tomer Langer and Sam Fortier join the show to breakdown a lot of what there is to know heading into the season. Read more »
Basketball Guide 2017
EARNED INTEREST: SU's run for the 2016 national championship has attracted immense talent to the program
The new players include three five-star freshmen and three now-eligible Division I transfers. Read more »
BEHIND THE NUMBER: The death of Gabrielle Cooper’s father fueled her passion for basketball, which led her to become a star at Syracuse
After his death in 2011, Cooper began to take basketball seriously. She joined several AAU teams and in a few years became a Division I prospect. Read more »
AT THE CORE: Frank Howard has put last season’s disappointment behind him as he gets ready to lead Syracuse
Howard was supposed to be the starting point guard a year ago but lost his job once conference play started. After rehabbing from an injury, he feels prepared for the season. Read more »
UP TO SPEED: Desiree Elmore “won” the offseason and is ready to step into a bigger role
SU lost four starters and Elmore, a five-star recruit last year, needs to step up as a sophomore. Read more »
LAST STOP: Geno Thorpe brings experience to Syracuse in final year of college basketball
Thorpe, a graduate transfer from South Florida, joins his fifth school since his freshman year of high school in search of a launchpad to a professional career. Read more »
BATTLE TESTED: All eyes are on Tyus Battle this season as he tries to develop into the alpha that Syracuse needs
To replace all its lost, Syracuse needs Tyus Battle to become a type of player he’s never been for a chance at success this season. Read more »
