Mike Waters

What made Lawrence Moten so beloved? ‘He embraced Syracuse and they loved him for it’ Lawrence Moten, the all-time leading scorer in Syracuse basketball history, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 53.

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What makes our beat reporters encouraged (and concerned) about Syracuse basketball? Staff writers Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss what concerns them and what doesn't about the Syracuse basketball team.

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Former Syracuse center Naheem McLeod has new college basketball home McLeod played for the Orange for two seasons after transferring from Florida State.

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Syracuse basketball to host elite point guard recruit this weekend Syracuse, which is still looking for its first commitment from a player in the 2026 recruiting class, will host a pair of elite prospects this weekend.

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Leaving Las Vegas: Syracuse, St. Joseph’s agree to new date, location for game Syracuse and St. Joseph's were supposed to play in Las Vegas, but tournament organizers removed St. Joe's from the event. Now, SU and St. Joe's have scheduled a game with a new date and location.

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Dates confirmed for Syracuse’s Tuesday/Wednesday ACC games Syracuse's schedule had previously listed eight ACC games as either Tuesday or Wednesday, but now those dates have been confirmed.

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Tip times and TV info for ACC/SEC Challenge games, including Syracuse vs. Tennessee ESPN has announced the start times and the networks for each of the games in the 2025 ACC/SEC Challenge. Syracuse will host Tennessee in the annual event.

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Syracuse guard JJ Starling deals with injured hand as Orange begins practice JJ Starling, Syracuse's leading scorer last season, has been seen with a splint on his right hand in photos on social media.

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Where does Syracuse rank amid ACC men’s basketball schedules in terms of difficulty? The Orange open its season on Nov. 3 at home against Binghamton.

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How did Adam Sandler wind up playing basketball at Syracuse’s Melo Center before his Wednesday show? Before his show at the OnCenter War Memorial on Wednesday night, Adam Sandler dropped by the Carmelo K. Anthony Center to play a little hoops.

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Mike’s Mailbox is coming back from summer vacation! Do you have questions about Syracuse basketball, the ACC, or the NCAA? Email them to mwaters@syracuse.com.

Jimmy Boeheim’s big annual decision: ‘My friends ask me that all the time’ Jimmy Boeheim is returning to Europe for a third season. With an Ivy League degree, what's behind his decision to keep playing?

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Syracuse game vs. St. Joseph’s in limbo after Hawks booted from Players Era event Syracuse was scheduled to play St. Joseph's in Las Vegas on Nov. 21, but the Hawks are no longer part of the Players Era Showcase.

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Which Syracuse basketball 2026 recruits are visiting this fall? Plus, a 2027 recruit comes this weekend The Syracuse coaches are recruiting several five-star and four-star recruits in the 2026 class.

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Reunions, easier travel and Big Monday: A breakdown of Syracuse’s 2025-26 ACC schedule The ACC released its complete conference schedule for the 2025-26 basketball season on Tuesday.

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Kiyan Anthony follows his famous father’s Syracuse path: ‘He’s ready for the journey’ Syracuse coach Adrian Autry talks about the challenge freshman Kiyan Anthony faces following in his father's footsteps.

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Jim Boeheim on his and Carmelo Anthony’s Hall of Fame honors: ‘It was a great night’ Jim Boeheim was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame for a second time on Saturday and he also got to watch as Carmelo Anthony entered the Hall.

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Carmelo Anthony on Syracuse’s 2003 NCAA title: ‘That changed everything’ Former Syracuse star Carmelo Anthony will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., on Saturday.

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Carmelo Anthony’s lasting impact on Syracuse, from the Melo Center to city playgrounds Carmelo Anthony has had a far-reaching impact on Syracuse, the SU basketball program and the surrounding community.

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The inside story of how Carmelo Anthony was tested with his future on the line Carmelo Anthony's year-long effort to earn a qualifying test score came down to the wire before his stellar freshman season.

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Syracuse globetrotters: A rundown of where former SU players are overseas At least 12 former Syracuse basketball players have signed with pro teams overseas for the 2025-26 season. And the list is expected to grow.

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Buddy Boeheim on roster for 2025 FIBA Intercontinental Cup; plans return to Oklahoma City Buddy Boeheim will be part of a team of G-League players that will play in Tokyo and Singapore ahead of the 2025-26 season.

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Former Syracuse forward Jimmy Boeheim signs with a new team in a new country Jimmy Boeheim spent last season in Germany, but he has signed with a new team in Europe for the 2025-26 season.

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Syracuse player Kiyan Anthony launches clothing line at two local stores Kiyan Anthony's new clothing line, featuring hoodies, sweatshirts and sweatpants, is not related to his partnership with Travis Kelce's series at American Eagle. Anthony's line launches Friday at two ...

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Syracuse’s Kiyan Anthony teams up with Travis Kelce in American Eagle ad campaign Kiyan Anthony is one of several young rising stars taking part in an ad campaign for Travis Kelce's collaboration with American Eagle.

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Professor Boeheim? Syracuse’s Hall of Fame coach has a new gig Former Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim is heading back into the classroom this fall.

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Syracuse announces season-opener; Orange’s non-conference schedule complete Syracuse will open the 2025-26 basketball season by hosting an in-state foe.

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Carmelo Anthony wanted 3 presenters at his Hall of Fame induction; he’ll get 2 Carmelo Anthony wanted Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson and Dwyane Wade to be his presenters at the Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony. He got two of the three.

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Former Syracuse assistant Mike Hopkins joins NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans Mike Hopkins, the former SU assistant coach, was with the Phoenix Suns during the 2024-25 season.

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