Charles Kang, Author at The Juice Online

Syracuse to face Colgate in final tuneup before NCAA Tournament

May 2, 2014 Charles Kang

Syracuse lost to Notre Dame in the ACC Championship 15-14. The game closely resembled SU’s win over Duke in the semifinals, with the Orange nearly eliminating a 15-10 deficit with 9:45 left.

2015 guard Isaiah Briscoe making switch to point guard position — Cuse Clicks

May 1, 2014 Charles Kang

The class of 2015 isn’t filled with a lot of pure point guards at the top of the rankings – as the best backcourt players are more scorers than distributors. Isaiah Briscoe is in that category, but the 6-foot-3 Roselle Catholic (N.J.) is trying to become more of a point guard and a leader.

No. 8 Syracuse edges NC State — Top 2013-14 Syracuse basketball moments

May 1, 2014 Charles Kang

Another game. Another thrilling win. Syracuse had just defeated Pittsburgh on Wednesday night after a buzzer-beating 3-point heave from Tyler Ennis at the buzzer, so it shouldn’t have been surprising that the Orange needed another dramatic sequence to pull out the win.

2015 Archbishop Carroll wing Derrick Jones sets visit to UConn — Cuse Clicks

April 30, 2014 Charles Kang

Derrick Jones, the 6-foot-7, 190-pound wing from Archbishop Carroll (Pa.), will trip to UConn this weekend and will take several other visits this spring and summer leading up to the fall when he will cut his list.

Syracuse among those coming hardest at Moustapha Diagne — Cuse Clicks

April 29, 2014 Charles Kang

After playing this weekend with the Playaz Basketball Club at the Nike EYBL stop in Sacramento, recruiting is heating up for 2015 center Moustapha Diagne, a 6-foot-8, 230-pound prospect from Pope John XXIII in Sparta, N.J.

Archbishop 2015 wing Derrick Jones to set up officials — Cuse Clicks

April 28, 2014 Charles Kang

Perhaps the most intriguing area recruiting story to keep an eye on this summer is that of Archbishop Carroll 2015 wing Derrick Jones. The high flying 6-foot-6 Jones has had an eventful trip on the recruiting trail over the past year, and things don’t seem any clearer regarding his future.

Cheick Diallo part of stacked Team SCAN in EYBL — Cuse Clicks

April 25, 2014 Charles Kang

Returning to the center spot is Cheick Diallo, who played like a top five big all year long. Diallo is a menacing rim protector with a growing offensive game, which he displayed during his Junior season at Our Savior New American (NY).

Syracuse will try to avenge lopsided loss earlier in the season against Duke

April 25, 2014 Charles Kang

Syracuse’s 21-7 drubbing at Durham on March 23 turned out to be the catalyst for the Orange’s revival this season. Since that disastrous loss, the Orange have reeled off five straight wins,

No. 9 Syracuse routs Indiana — Top 2013-14 Syracuse basketball moments

April 24, 2014 Charles Kang

In SU’s 61-50 win over Indiana in the 2013 Sweet 16, the 2-3 caused the Hoosiers to shoot 33 percent from the field and 3-15 from downtown. The numbers were similar on Dec. 3, with the Orange holding Indiana to just 36 percent from the field and 4-14 from downtown.

Derrick Jones among recruits at Under Armour Hoop Group Jam Fest — Cuse Clicks

April 23, 2014 Charles Kang

The Under Armour Hoop Group Pittsburgh Jam Fest is a national AAU tournament that will be played Friday through Sunday at a number of schools around the Pittsburgh area.