February 2014 - The Juice Online

Virginia Cavaliers — 2013-14 Syracuse basketball scouting report

February 28, 2014 Wes Cheng

This game is likely to be a low-scoring, defensive slugfest. KenPom ranks Virginia fourth in adjusted defensive efficiency at 89.5 (D-1 average is 104.5), while the Orange are at 92.4, good for ninth in the NCAA.

Malachi Richardson leads Trenton Catholic to Mercer County Tournament Final — Cuse Clicks

February 28, 2014 Wes Cheng

Saturday night’s Mercer County Tournament boys’ basketball final between Ewing High and Trenton Catholic Academy is more than Trey Lowe vs. Malachi Richardson.

Syracuse lacrosse faceoff woes return, but that’s not the only problem

February 27, 2014 Dan Brannigan

The same faceoff woes that plagued Syracuse throughout 2013—especially in the championship game loss to Duke—are threatening to wreck the Orange’s latest campaign.

Orange Watch: ‘Cameron Crazies’ at Syracuse v. Duke lived up to the hype

February 27, 2014 Brad Bierman

Business-related events have taken Orange Watch to this city along Tobacco Road on numerous occasions over the years, but we had missed out on attending a game at Cameron until the Orange joined the ACC this season.

Isaiah Briscoe’s 20 points not enough as Roselle Catholic ousted — Cuse Clicks

February 27, 2014 Wes Cheng

Three Roselle Catholic players did thrive offensively. Isaiah Briscoe had 20 points in the loss, while Matt Bullock had 18 points and Asante Gist scored 12 points.

What has caused this month of close games for Syracuse basketball?

February 26, 2014 Matt Dagostino

Just three weeks ago, Syracuse was at the apex of the college basketball mountain. Undefeated. Ranked #1 in the country. Coming off an epic win over Duke at the Carrier Dome.

With Duke and Ohio State coaches on hand, Tyus Battle shines — Cuse Clicks

February 26, 2014 Wes Cheng

With Duke assistant Nate James and Ohio State assistant Greg Paulus on hand, Tyus Battle did not fail to impress.

Josh Jackson takes over top spot in SLAM’s 2016 class — Cuse Clicks

February 25, 2014 Wes Cheng

While only a sophomore, Josh Jackson has already emerged as arguably the best player in the state of Michigan — and quite possibly now the top baller in the class of 2016 nationwide.

Syracuse Orange hang on against Maryland Terrapins

February 24, 2014 Jim Stechschulte

Monday night, they tried as hard as they could to give away a game, but #4 Syracuse failed to do so, holding on for a 57-55 victory at Maryland, snapping their two game slide.

Instant Juice: Syracuse 57, Maryland 55

February 24, 2014 Wes Cheng

Baye Moussa Keita blocked Nick Faust’s potential game-winning fastbreak layup with eight seconds left, preserving a Syracuse win in another wild game.