Jim Boeheim starts 44th season at Syracuse with young roster

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2019, file photo, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim directs his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Duke in Syracuse, N.Y. Boeheim has five freshmen on the roster as he prepares for his 44th. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)

Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim speaks Friday, Oct, 11, 2019, at the team’s annual media day in Syracuse, N.Y. The team is ahead of schedule after a summer trip to Italy. They are to open the season Nov. 6, 2019, at home against reigning national champion Virginia. (AP Photo/John Kekis)

FILE - In this Feb. 9, 2019, file photo, Syracuse's Buddy Boeheim waits to enter during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Boston College in Syracuse, N.Y. The Orange received three votes in the AP Top 25 preseason poll and the players say they like being the underdog. Syracuse opens its season at home against defending national champion Virginia on Nov. 6. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi, File)

FILE - In this March 21, 2019, file photo, Syracuse forward Elijah Hughes (33) shoots as Baylor guard King McClure (3) defends during the first half in a first-round game in the NCAA college basketball tournament in Salt Lake City. The Orange received three votes in the AP Top 25 preseason poll and the players say they like being the underdog. Syracuse opens its season at home against defending national champion Virginia on Nov. 6. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)