Articles by Wes Cheng

About Wes Cheng

Wes has worked for Rivals.com covering the New York Knicks, as well as for Scout.com covering Syracuse athletics. Wes has also been a contributing writer for the South China Morning Post (Hong Kong), for SportsNet New York (SNY) as a news desk writer covering all of New York professional sports, and reported on the NBA and MLB for the New York Sportscene. A native of Long Island, New York, Wes graduated from Syracuse University in 2005 with a degree in journalism. Contact him at wes[at]sujuiceonline.com.

One time Syracuse target Thomas Holley lands at Penn State — Cuse Clicks

December 18, 2013 Wes Cheng

Penn State today landed the 17th verbal commitment in its 2014 recruiting class in Brooklyn (N.Y.) Abraham Lincoln High School defensive tackle Thomas Holley, according to a Rivals.com report.

Derrick Jones earns MVP honors in Villa Classic — Cuse Clicks

December 17, 2013 Wes Cheng

A strong second half performance by star forward Derrick Jones, who finished with 24 total points, propelled Archbishop Carroll past Bishop Laughlin (N.Y.) 63-44.

Syracuse still a possibility for Isaiah Briscoe — Cuse Clicks

December 16, 2013 Wes Cheng

The Orange remain in the mix for 2015 Roselle (N.J.) Catholic guard Isaiah Briscoe, who enrolled at RC after 2015 commit Malachi Richardson left for Trenton Catholic.

Syracuse 68, St. John’s 63 — What we learned

December 16, 2013 Wes Cheng

It’s almost become customary to have your breath taken away by a feat of athleticism from Syracuse F Jerami Grant. We’ve already been treated to his head above the rim athleticism against California in the Maui Invitational and Indiana in the ACC/Big 10 Challenge.

Syracuse wins latest battle against St. John’s for ‘New York’s College Team’

December 15, 2013 Wes Cheng

Syracuse won the latest unofficial battle for the right to be called “New York’s College Team” with a 68-63 win in the Gotham Classic in Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon. This followed a week of St. John’s coaches and players wanting to reclaim the City as its own.

Instant Juice: Syracuse 68, St. John’s 63

December 15, 2013 Wes Cheng

Freshman Tyler Ennis, who had just taken an ill-advised 3 (which missed) and a silly transition foul, came back with a pair of free throws and layup, which put Syracuse back on top. On the ensuing Syracuse possession, CJ Fair hit a baseline jumper to put SU back up 4 with 3:00 left, and they would not relinquish for the rest of the game.

Malachi Richardson commits to Syracuse

December 13, 2013 Wes Cheng

2015 Trenton Catholic (NJ) wing Malachi Richardson committed to Syracuse on Friday afternoon.

Five-star recruit Derrick Jones scores 12 points in blowout — Cuse Clicks

December 13, 2013 Wes Cheng

Do-everything junior forward Derrick Jones finished with 12 points; the five-star recruit had a hand in a lot of tips, deflections and rebounds as well, but didn’t need to dominate on the offensive end in a game the Patriots had nearly from the outset.

Syracuse legend Lawrence Moten ‘loves’ this year’s basketball team

December 12, 2013 Wes Cheng

Syracuse legend and Rochester Razorsharks head coach Lawrence Moten calls in to discuss his coaching career, this year’s Syracuse basketball team and his jersey being retired later this season.

2015 wing Malachi Richardson to make college decision on Friday — Cuse Clicks

December 12, 2013 Wes Cheng

Class of 2015 Trenton Catholic (N.J.) wing Malachi Richardson is ready to announce his college decision. As first reported by Justin Albers of AllHoosiers.com last week, Richardson confirmed his plans for a Friday announcement earlier this afternoon on Twitter.