While Syracuse’s 71-69 home win over Louisiana Tech on Sunday was not a work of art, several things happened that suggest things may be looking a little better for the Orange.
Turnovers and inconsistent defense plagued the Orange throughout, but they managed to put away a feisty Louisiana Tech team on a Rakeem Christmas jump hook with 2.8 seconds remaining.
Syracuse’s offense struggled to score last season. Despite finishing second in league play to Virginia, the Orange’s offense ranked tenth out of 15 teams at 68.2 PPG.
Although his mother has suggested otherwise, top-flight center Thomas Bryant said the University of Kentucky basketball team remains a legitimate option in his recruitment.
Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski visited Tyus Battle for the second time on Monday night, demonstrating that the 6-foot-6 Battle is a major priority for the Blue Devils going forward.
With the holidays looming, now is a pretty good time to share a wish list for what every scholarship player on the Syracuse should be hoping to unwrap.
SU safety Durrell Eskridge has informed head coach Scott Shafer that he’s giving up his final year of collegiate eligibility and applying for the NFL draft.
With one big-timer taking the floor after another, junior guard Jamal Murray dug in and delivered with a huge performance as his Orangeville Prep squad survived a 42-point outburst by Malik Newman of Jackson (Miss.) Callaway.