In 38 years Coach Boeheim has averaged just a notch under 25 victories a year, so there’s a starting point to gauge where this year’s new-look group should aim.
Roberson will be that weapon this year. He will average at least 10 and 5 and help bridge the gap left by the departure of C.J. Fair. He’s the next man up and he is ready to shed the label of “potential star” and become a key cog of the Syracuse offense.
So football can do its thing. I’ll still watch. But as the weather drops more, half of my brain will drift over to basketball. That’s where the party really starts.
Jordan Tucker, the 6-7 wing from White Plains (N.Y.) Archbishop Stepinac, picked up an offer from Syracuse and will visit for their Midnight Madness Oct. 17.
Syracuse basketball recruiting is among the best in the nation each and every cycle. The Orange will look to continue that trend in the 2017 class and have their sights set on an in-state prospect.
Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski and assistants Jeff Capel and Jon Scheyer had a “very impressive” presentation Wednesday for 2016 guard Tyus Battle at Gill St. Bernard’s, Gill coach Mergin Sina told SNY.tv.
Yes it’s true that at first glance, this year’s Syracuse Men’s basketball team appears to fall short of the standard set by previous teams, understandably putting some serious doubt in this team’s ability to finish among the elite of the ACC.