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.
Syracuse’s undefeated season seems to exhibit a trend where the top-ranked Orange explode for a dominant stretch in games, then coast on that superior play to the victory.
On Wednesday night, Melo himself was overwhelming, setting a school record with ten blocked shots as #1 Syracuse cruised in their Big East opener over Seton Hall at the Carrier Dome, 75-49.