December 2021 - Page 3 of 5 - The Juice Online

The early season struggles of late have made Syracuse Orange basketball’s 25-0 start in 2013-14 a distant memory.

Syracuse’s 2022 class includes LeQuint Allen, who was recently named Gatorade Player of the Year in New Jersey.

As we approach early signing day on Wednesday, we’ve got plenty to talk about in this week’s Syracuse recruiting roundup.

In the first half, Girard had 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting, including a pair of 3s, while handing out four assists against a single turnover.

Once again, Syracuse wilted in the second half, this time losing a ten-point halftime lead to longtime rival Georgetown.

In a fantastic atmosphere reminiscent of Big East days, Georgetown outlasted Syracuse in the final minute.

You don’t have to be a Hall of Fame coach to see that Syracuse basketball’s defense has been a problem this season.

Dino Babers is one of just six ACC coaches holding the same job since the 2016 season.

Jesse Edwards finished 8-for-15 at the free throw line, while no other Syracuse player attempted a foul shot.

No. 6 Villanova proved to be too much for Syracuse in the nightcap of the Jimmy V Classic at Madison Square Garden.