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.

Offense struggles again as Syracuse edges Stanford

November 26, 2011 Wes Cheng

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim was not happy with his team’s offense for the second straight game, despite Syracuse defeating Stanford 69-63 at Madison Square Garden to win the NIT Season Tip-Off. It was hard to blame Boeheim as his team shot a meager 11-for-31 in the first half and went into the break trailing 25-24.

Familiar five lead Syracuse rally in win over Stanford

November 25, 2011 Wes Cheng

A familiar lineup for Syracuse came to its rescue in the second half of the Orange’s 69-63 win on Friday to capture the Dick’s Sporting Goods NIT Tip Off Classic.

Instant Juice: Syracuse 69, Stanford 63

November 25, 2011 Wes Cheng

A quick take on Syracuse’s 69-63 win against Stanford.

Syracuse scouting report: Stanford

November 25, 2011 Wes Cheng

The Orange, fresh off its 69-58 win over Virginia Tech on Wednesday will face off against Stanford in the finals of the Dicks Sporting Goods NIT Season Tip-Off at Madison Square Garden at 5 p.m.

Fair becoming reliable outside shooter for Syracuse

November 25, 2011 Wes Cheng

For Fair, it was the first double-double of his career. He finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds, playing the entire second half after Boeheim inserted him into the lineup in favor of Rakeem Christmas.

Melo impresses again as Syracuse tops Virginia Tech

November 24, 2011 Wes Cheng

Melo finished with six points, two rebounds, and more importantly, five blocks. He was also a main reason why forward Dorian Finney-Smith, who came into the game averaging 8.3 points and 11.0 rebounds a game, finished with just two points and seven rebounds.

Waiters propels Syracuse to win over Virginia Tech

November 24, 2011 Wes Cheng

Trailing Virginia Tech 40-37 with 14:03 left in the second half, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim perused his bench and summoned Dion Waiters to come into the game. It was a huge vote of confidence from Boeheim to Waiters. “Last year, in a situation like that, he probably wouldn’t have come to me,” Waiters said. “He has faith in me know just knowing that the hard work in the offseason is finally paying off.”

Instant Juice: Syracuse 69, Virginia Tech 58

November 23, 2011 Wes Cheng

A quick take on Syracuse’s 69-58 win against Virginia Tech.

Struggling Syracuse loses three defensive players

November 22, 2011 Wes Cheng

Syracuse, on its worst losing streak of the season, will try to become bowl eligible for the third straight game despite losing three members of its defense.

Reserves key Syracuse victory over Colgate

November 21, 2011 Wes Cheng

Syracuse’s bench outscored its starters 60-32 in Syracuse’s 92-47 win over Colgate on Saturday. Reserves Dion Waiters led the way with 16 points, followed by James Southerland (14) and CJ Fair (13). Scoop Jardine was the only starter to be in double digits, finishing with 11 points and six assists.