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.

Joseph adds midrange game to repertoire

October 21, 2011 Wes Cheng

Joseph, who was named to the preseason All Big East first team, spent time improving all aspects of his game over the summer. One of the biggest areas of improvement was his strength and conditioning with the goal of finishing better in traffic.

Coaches react to Syracuse, Pitt leaving Big East

October 20, 2011 Wes Cheng

Coaches had reactions ranging from humorous to sentimental as the Big East convened for Big East basketball media day at the New York Athletic Club.

Tidbits from Big East basketball media day

October 19, 2011 Wes Cheng

There was plenty to talk about during Big East basketball media day this year. While there was a lot of chatter about conference realignment, there were a few other tidbits that floated around, as well.

Syracuse football midseason report card – Defense

October 19, 2011 Wes Cheng

Injuries have ravaged the Syracuse defense, as Shamarko Thomas, Olando Fisher and Chandler Jones have all missed multiple games. Because of that, it’s difficult to give an accurate assessment of Syracuse’s true potential on defense. That being said, games are played regardless of who is hurt, and the Orange, which has given up 27.3 points per game (68th in the NCAA), are a far cry from a defense that was ranked No. 7 in the country last year.

Notebook: Syracuse defense finally healthy

October 18, 2011 Wes Cheng

Here are three highlights from Syracuse head coach Doug Marrone’s Big East teleconference call on Monday.

Syracuse will need to replace Jackson’s production

October 18, 2011 Wes Cheng

While Syracuse may be returning most of its core players this season, the one exception is Rick Jackson. The forward was named Big East Defensive Player of the Year, averaging 13.1 points and 10.3 rebounds, and was SU’s most consistent player throughout the year. Although the Orange has plenty of talent across the board, Jackson’s role may be a difficult one to fill.

Syracuse ready to meet expectations

October 17, 2011 Wes Cheng

“Obviously we are excited,” Boeheim said. “We have a good group of veteran guys and I think they have worked hard in the fall. I think they understand what has to get done.”

Syracuse football midseason report card – Offense

October 17, 2011 Wes Cheng

The season is halfway over, and the Orange is 4-2. On the plus side, the Orange is two wins away from becoming bowl eligible for a second straight year. The bad news is that SU suffered an incredibly sloppy loss at the hands of Rutgers, and the “Cardiac Cuse” could easily be 0-6 right now with all the close games they’ve played. Midway through the 2011 season, let’s take a look at how the SU offense has been so far.

Graham quietly becomes solid option for Syracuse

October 11, 2011 Wes Cheng

The senior receiver set career highs across the board, as he caught four passes for 55 yards and two touchdowns. He also added two rushes for 22 yards for good measure, as Syracuse outlasted Tulane 37-34.

Krautman perfect as Syracuse tops Tulane

October 10, 2011 Wes Cheng

Krautman kicked a 21-yard field goal as time expired to propel Syracuse to a wild 37-34 win against Tulane. The sophomore was a perfect 3 for 3 on field goals and 4 for 4 on extra points.