Basketball
Orange Watch: Boeheim, Krzyzewski have matched wits against each other
The mutual disdain Hall of Famers and longtime friends Jim Boeheim and Mike Krzyewski have for being assigned the task of defeating the other goes back decades, the two having known each other before Coach K even landed in Durham in 1980 while at West Point, who’s friendship grew with a connection to USA Basketball that goes back almost the same amount of time, and who are about to begin preparations next month in Las Vegas for a third go-round together for Olympic gold in 2016 in Rio de Janeiro.
NBA Mock Draft: Michael Carter-Williams headed to Sacramento Kings
The Cavs could certainly use some more front court depth to develop alongside young guns Tyler Zeller (taken in the 2012 draft) and Tristan Thompson (2011). Noel is the top prospect in the draft, and averaged 4.4 blocks per game in college before tearing his ACL. Reports say that Noel’s knee will not be an issue.
No. 10 Battle on the Midway — Top 2012-13 Syracuse basketball moments
Syracuse and San Diego State opened the college basketball season on Sunday, Nov. 11, on a beautiful sunny (if highly windy) day in Southern California. The Orange jumped out to an early 17-4 lead after CJ Fair scored a quick nine points in the first nine minutes. SU would take a 33-19 lead into halftime, and lead by double-digits the entire second half.