Wes has worked for Rivals.com covering the New York Knicks, as well as for Scout.com covering Syracuse athletics. Wes has also been a contributing writer for the South China Morning Post (Hong Kong), for SportsNet New York (SNY) as a news desk writer covering all of New York professional sports, and reported on the NBA and MLB for the New York Sportscene. A native of Long Island, New York, Wes graduated from Syracuse University in 2005 with a degree in journalism. Contact him at wes[at]sujuiceonline.com.
Syracuse had one of the best comebacks in school history, rallying from a 20-point halftime deficit to defeat USF on the final offensive play of the game. But just how important was that win?
The Orange will play only one preseason ranked opponent in its non-conference schedule, and will leave New York for only two games. But does that mean Syracuse is playing a weak non-conference schedule?
Quinta Funderburk made another appearance last night! Our favorite Arkansas transfer, who is ineligible this season, apparently committed a penalty on a kickoff, according to ESPN announcer Mike Gleason.
In 37 games, Christmas averaged 2.8 points and 2.9 rebounds, falling perfectly in line with his predecessors. If Onuaku, Jackson and Melo are any indication, Christmas is in for a significant jump in production this season.
When Melo was deemed ineligible for the NCAA tournament, Keita and Rakeem Christmas were charged with manning the middle of the SU zone. Keita responded with two of his best games of the season against Wisconsin in the Sweet 16 and Ohio State in the Elite 8.