A 1996 graduate of Syracuse University, Jim has reported on Syracuse sports for the Syracuse University Alumni Club of Southern California on nearly a decade. He has also written a fantasy basketball column published by NBA.com. He currently resides in Syracuse.
The head coach attests his offensive scheme will click for the team around the midpoint of the second season and has witnessed it at his previous stops at Eastern Illinois and Bowling Green.
It was not only a “down” year for Syracuse basketball with a 19-15 record this past season, but the signature zone defense also wasn’t up to par as compared to past seasons.