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Syracuse could easily be a tournament team given their recent competitiveness, yet here they sit firmly off the bubble.

While senior Syracuse guard Joe Girard was struggling from outside, he made things work as a post-up player.

Presented with an opportunity for a big win on Monday, Syracuse led by as many as 11 points in the second half, but wilted late.

Syracuse missed out on a golden opportunity for a Quadrant 1 win, losing to Miami on the road after leading most of the way.

Monday evening’s game against Miami, ranked No. 39 in NET, represents an opportunity for a quadrant one win for Syracuse.

Syracuse started the season 13th in the ACC Power Rankings, but has climbed to eighth as the teams head into conference play.

Syracuse won its first six games, but then lost five of its next six, finishing the season eighth in the ACC Power Rankings.

Only four teams that are on the Syracuse basketball slate open the season among the teams of the preseason AP Top 25 poll.

This may be a down year for Syracuse, but the future is exceptionally bright with six recruits coming in this year.

Syracuse football has defied expectations, and has risen significantly from the preseason No. 12 team in the ACC.