A 1996 graduate of Syracuse University, Jim has reported on Syracuse sports for the Syracuse University Alumni Club of Southern California on nearly a decade. He has also written a fantasy basketball column published by NBA.com. He currently resides in Syracuse.
Taurean Thompson had one of the best games of his freshman season, hitting 8-of-11 shots from the field en route to 18 points to go with eight rebounds and five steals.
Gillon has provided some amazing highlights for the Orange this year and winning some games likely would not have happened without him. However, it has not been all sunshine and lollipops.
John Gillon hit a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the buzzer, and Syracuse upset No. 10 Duke 78-75 on Wednesday night as the Orange kept alive their postseason hopes.
With this Syracuse team being as flawed as they are, trying to avoid getting an 8- or 9-seed and a potential second round matchup with a #1 seed is a good idea.