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Tipoff Countdown: Making a case for the Wichita State Shockers

April 6, 2013 Charles Kang

Any team team wanting to beat the Shockers is also going to have to get on the boards. They’re 27th in the NCAA at 38.4 rebounds per game, and have a balanced offensive attack, with five players averaging more than seven points a game.

Tipoff Countdown: Making a case for the Syracuse Orange

April 5, 2013 Ben Glidden

It has probably been said a thousand times over the past week, but the 2-3 zone is the key to the Syracuse Orange’s National Championship hopes.

Tipoff Countdown: Making a case for the Louisville Cardinals

April 4, 2013 Saugat Sen

Peyton Siva and Russ Smith have been playing at another level at the guard position, and Gorgui Dieg has been there at the rim to knock opponents shots into the 3rd row of seats every time they dare to drive to the basket.

Tipoff Countdown: Making a case for the Michigan Wolverines

April 3, 2013 Mike Chandler

The depth of the Big-Ten conference and the team’s inexperience (they were the youngest team invited to the tournament this year) were major culprits in the late-season swoon that led to Michigan’s respectable-but-inauspicious 4-seed in the Big Dance.

Tipoff Countdown: How far will Syracuse go in the NCAA tournament?

March 19, 2013 Saugat Sen

Syracuse will start the NCAA tournament as a No. 4 seed in the East region. How far will they go in the tourney? Saugat Sen gives his predictions.

Tipoff Countdown: What is the cause of Syracuse’s recent struggles?

March 1, 2013 The Juice

The reality is that Syracuse doesn’t have the same talent separating them from the rest of the competition compared to the past few years. There is more parrity in the Big East, especially at the top of it, this season.

Tipoff Countdown: Concern for Michael Carter-Williams?

February 20, 2013 Charles Kang

Dating back to SU’s first loss of the season against Temple in December, opponents have contained the sophomore guard by playing him to score instead of giving him opportunities to find his teammates.

Tipoff Countdown: Concern about the Syracuse centers?

January 23, 2013 Charles Kang

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim was not happy with his trio of centers after Syracuse’s 57-55 win over Cincinnati on Monday.

Tipoff Countdown: How can Syracuse’s offense avoid another funk?

January 2, 2013 The Juice

Syracuse shot shot a combined 5-27 from downtown in their last two games, and was just 37 percent from the field against Alcorn State. What can Syracuse to do prevent offensive slumps like this?

Tipoff Countdown: Should Syracuse be worried about its 3-point shooting?

November 29, 2012 Nate Federman

The Orange are shooting a woeful 18.2 percent from downtown through four games this season. Are you concerned?