Charles Kang, Author at The Juice Online

Faceoffs hurt Syracuse again in loss to Virginia

March 2, 2014 Charles Kang

Syracuse’s main problem in the 2013 campaign continues to haunt SU in its 2014 season. Last year, the Orange won just 42 percent of faceoffs, and that bugaboo hurt the Orange again on Saturday.

Instant Juice: Syracuse 56, Virginia 75

March 1, 2014 Charles Kang

Syracuse and Virginia played to a 40-40 stalemate with 13:55 left in the game. But Virginia completely took control from there, using a 9-2 run punctuated by a London Perrantes 3-pointer with 8:46 left to give Virginia a 49-42 lead.

Virginia Cavaliers — 2013-14 Syracuse basketball scouting report

February 28, 2014 Charles Kang

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 Charles Kang

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

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

February 27, 2014 Charles Kang

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.

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

February 26, 2014 Charles Kang

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 Charles Kang

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.

Instant Juice: Syracuse 57, Maryland 55

February 24, 2014 Charles Kang

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

Tyus Battle pours in 30 as Gill St. Bernard advances to tournament final — Cuse Clicks

February 24, 2014 Charles Kang

Gill St. Bernard’s punched its ticket to its fifth straight final with a reverberating 77-58 victory over Ridge on the strength of 30 points from sophomore guard Tyus Battle.

Maryland Terrapins — 2013-14 Syracuse basketball scouting report

February 24, 2014 Charles Kang

Maryland isn’t an NCAA tournament team right now. In fact, they’re barely on the fringe of the bubble.