Bourama Sidibe

Syracuse's Joseph Girard III (11) and Marek Dolezaj (21) celebrate following a second-round game against West Virginia in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Indianapolis. Syracuse defeated Syracuse 75-72. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Syracuse's glue -- forward-turned-center Marek Dolezaj

By John Kekis Mar. 26, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 12, 2020, file photo, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim talks with guard Joseph Girard III during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Boston College in Boston. Barring another last-minute change, Syracuse will return to the basketball court on Wednesday night, Jan. 6, after a COVID-19 pause that lasted nearly three weeks. Boeheim is ready to roll and says the team just has "to do the best we can right now.” The Orange haven't played since an overtime victory over Buffalo on Dec. 19. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

Syracuse returning after weeks-long, virus-related hiatus

By John Kekis Jan. 05, 2021 07:44 PM EST

Syracuse has 5 players out due to COVID-19 contact tracing

Dec. 03, 2020 11:14 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Quincy Guerrier had 23 points and 13 rebounds to help Syracuse spoil Niagara’s season opener with a 75-45 win on Thursday night. ...

Syracuse C Bourama Sidibe has torn meniscus, needs surgery

Nov. 30, 2020 02:14 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse senior center Bourama Sidibe will undergo surgery after suffering a torn meniscus in his left knee during the Orange’s season...

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Syracuse's Jim Boeheim hopeful for start of his 45th season

By John Kekis Nov. 13, 2020 04:24 PM EST

Syracuse forward Elijah Hughes falls after coming into contact with North Carolina guard Leaky Black (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, March 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

North Carolina Tar Heels at Syracuse Orange 3/11/2020

Mar. 11, 2020 09:57 PM EDT

Syracuse's Buddy Boeheim (35) loses control of the ball while shooting against Boston College's CJ Felder (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March, 3, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Hughes scores 28, leads Syracuse to 84-71 victory over BC

By Jimmy Golen Mar. 03, 2020 09:07 PM EST

North Carolina forward Garrison Brooks (15) takes a shot over Syracuse forward Bourama Sidibe (34) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

North Carolina's long-range barrage sinks Syracuse, 92-79

By John Kekis Feb. 29, 2020 06:20 PM EST

Girard sparks Syracuse 79-72 comeback win over Georgia Tech

By Mark Frank Feb. 22, 2020 07:07 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Things looked bleak for Syracuse entering Saturday's game against Georgia Tech. Losers of three straight, the Orange...

North Carolina State's D.J. Funderburk, left, and Syracuse's Bourama Sidibe, right, battle for a rebound in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Syracuse, N.Y., Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)

Daniels keys second-half surge to lead NC State by Syracuse

By Mark Frank Feb. 11, 2020 09:37 PM EST

Goodine leads Syracuse past Wake Forest 75-73 on late shot

By Mark Frank Feb. 08, 2020 10:57 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Syracuse squandered a 16-point second-half lead and needed a put-back bucket from little-used freshman Brycen Goodine with 1.5 seconds...

Syracuse guard Joseph Girard III wears sneakers in honor of the late Kobe Bryant before an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

No. 9 Duke beats Syracuse 97-88; Carey another double-double

By John Kekis Feb. 01, 2020 10:51 PM EST

Mack, Clemson rally past Syracuse for 71-70 victory

By Pete Iacobelli Jan. 28, 2020 09:28 PM EST
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Clemson coach Brad Brownell told Tevin Mack last spring he'd be a primary player this season for the Tigers. “I told...

Mooney gets another double-double, Notre Dame beats Syracuse

By John Kekis Jan. 04, 2020 06:34 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — John Mooney had his typical game for Notre Dame, and it was just enough for the Irish to hold off Syracuse. Mooney...

Hughes scores 19, Syracuse tops Niagara 71-57

By John Kekis Dec. 28, 2019 09:13 PM EST
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Elijah Hughes nearly pulled off the first triple-double for Syracuse in almost two decades. That he fell just short didn't matter one bit...

Syracuse has 5 in double figures, beats North Florida 82-70

By Mark Frank Dec. 21, 2019 08:22 PM EST
SYRACUSE, NY (AP) — Marek Dolezaj led Syracuse with 17 points, a career-high eight assists and five rebounds, but it was a freshman from Montreal who provided...

Syracuse Outlasts Stubborn Oakland 74-62

By Mark Frank Dec. 18, 2019 10:23 PM EST
SYRACUSE, NY (AP) — Mid-December games at home against teams from mid-major conferences used to be cakewalks for coach Jim Boeheim's Syracuse teams. ...