Son of former star Billy Owens joins Syracuse
Chaz Owens, the son of former Syracuse All-American Billy Owens, has joined the Orange, men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim announced Wednesday.
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2020 Schedule
6th in ACC
- 11/611L 48-34
- 11/13W 70-54
- 11/16W 89-67
- 11/20W 72-53
- 11/23W 97-46
- 11/27L 86-72
- 11/29L 85-64
- 12/3L 68-54
- 12/7W 97-63
- 12/14L 89-79
- 12/18W 74-62
- 12/21W 82-70
- 12/28W 71-57
- 1/4L 88-87
- 1/7L 67-63
- 1/1118W 63-55
- 1/15W 76-50
- 1/18W 71-69
- 1/22W 84-82
- 1/25W 69-61
- 1/28L 71-70
- 2/19L 97-88
- 2/8W 75-73
- 2/11L 79-74
- 2/158L 80-77
- 2/1911L 90-66
- 2/22W 79-72
- 2/26W 72-49
- 2/29L 92-79
- 3/3W 84-71
- 3/7L 69-65
- 3/11W 81-53
- 3/1215CANC
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Courtside: Jim Boeheim reminisces on the late, great John Thompson and why he might be the most important coach in college basketball history
Seth and Dan tip off the podcast by talking about their relationships with Arizona’s Lute Olsen and Georgetown’s John Thompson, sharing their memories of both coaches. Then, Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim joins the pod to discuss John Thompson, why he might be the most important coach in college basketball history, how the Big East in the ‘80s changed the course of the sport, his off-court relationship with Thompson, how Thompson helped other coaches through tough times and why Thompson’s teams were so tough to play against (14:03). Later, Dan says college basketball should start on time, and Seth thinks games will start with pods in early season tournaments and in league play (36:41).
Jim Boeheim reflects on friend, rival John Thompson Jr. (3:15)
Packer & Durham Hour 1: Syracuse Takeover Pt 2
We continue with a Syracuse takeover and visit with legendary sportscaster Mike Tirico who talks about his time as a student at Syracuse, plus what it means having Notre Dame in the ACC this coming season. And we also speak with 5 time national champion John Desko who had the Orange Lacrosse team off to a 5-0 start before getting the season shutdown due to Covid-19.
Packer & Durham Hour 1: Syracuse Takeover
It's a Syracuse takeover on Packer & Durham today and we visit with one of the greatest shooters all-time for the orange Gerry McNamara who talks about his time playing for coach Boeheim and now moving onto a coaching career in basketball. Plus the USA Today Preseason Coaches' poll is released with Clemson showing up at number 1.
Packer & Durham Hour 1: Jim Boeheim, Syracuse Head Coach
Hall of fame Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim stops by to talk about trying to get sports back during the Covid-19 pandemic, and the importance of getting kids back to school. Plus BC running back David Bailey tells us what to expect this season from BC.
TBT 2020 bracket, schedule and TV info
The $1 million TBT tipped off July 4. Here's a look at the results, TV schedule and tip times for the 11-day hoops extravaganza.
Syracuse appoints associate AD for diversity
Syracuse named Salatha T. Willis its associate athletic director for diversity, culture and climate this week.
TBT 2020: Meet the top 10 players vying for $1 million over the next 11 days
The Basketball Tournament, a $1 million, winner-take-all event, begins Saturday. Here are the top 10 players known to be competing in the event.
TBT 2020 expert picks: Can anyone upset Carmen's Crew, Overseas Elite?
ESPN's panel of experts previewed The Basketball Tournament, which will air July 4-14 on the ESPN family of networks.
TBT 2020: The college basketball games TBT stars can't forget
Ahead of the 2020 TBT, stars including Joe Johnson and Travis Diener reflect on the college games that have stuck with them.
TBT 2020: The top player for all 24 teams
As we get closer to the July 4 start of the $1 million TBT, we identify the best player on each team in the bracket.
TBT 2020: What to know about every team in the $1 million, 24-team bracket
The Basketball Tournament, a $1 million, winner-take-all event, is back for a seventh year. Here's a look at all 24 teams in this summer's showcase.
Inside Eric Devendorf's plan to keep kids off their phones and on the court
The former Syracuse basketball star, who also was an assistant coach at Syracuse and Detroit Mercy, is sharing instructional videos through social media.
Former Syracuse star Devendorf gives virtual basketball lesson (0:38)
College hoops coaches salute essential workers
Many of college basketball's top coaches, including Duke's Mike Krzyzewski, Michigan State's Tom Izzo and Villanova's Jay Wright, teamed up with Madison Square Garden to salute essential workers in a video posted on social media Wednesday night.
College basketball's 40 Under 40: Debating Will Wade and the rest of our list
Deciding on 40 of college basketball's top young coaches was far from an easy process. Here's how our group made its choices.
40 Under 40: We rank the best young coaches in college basketball
College basketball's identity is tied closely to its coaches. These are among the game's most important names of the coming decades.
Cuse coaches Boeheim, Babers volunteer for cuts
Syracuse men's basketball coach Jim Boeheim and football coach Dino Babers will take voluntary 10% pay cuts in response to issues caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Jim Boeheim shows off his shooting skills (0:21)
Courtside: Greenberg and Dakich talk to Mike Tirico, LeVelle Moton and Andy Kennedy
It's a loaded episode of Courtside. Seth Greenberg and Dan Dakich first talk to broadcaster Mike Tirico about his days calling Big Ten basketball with Dan, Hubie Brown's straight talk with NBA coaches and John Gruden (5:26). Then, the guys talk to North Carolina Central's head coach Levelle Moton about starting his career as a middle school teacher and his long list of prominent mentees (33:42). Finally, UAB's head coach Andy Kennedy stops by to discuss returning to coach at his alma mater in the middle of a pandemic and the story of Gene Bartow going from UCLA to UAB (48:14).
Griffin plans to transfer from Illinois to Syracuse
Guard Alan Griffin told Syracuse.com that he will transfer from Illinois to Syracuse.
The Final Four teams that exceeded oddsmakers' expectations
To find the answer, ESPN compared the point differential for 140 teams in their tournament games leading into the Final Four to their spread total in those games.
Elite Eight: South and Midwest breakdowns
ESPN.com panelists share their thoughts and opinions on the Elite Eight for the South and Midwest Regions.
Sweet 16 -- South and Midwest breakdowns
ESPN.com panelists share their thoughts and opinions on the Sweet 16 for the South and Midwest regions.
2019-20 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State | 16-4 | - | 26-5 |
| Duke | 15-5 | 1 | 25-6 |
| Louisville | 15-5 | 1 | 24-7 |
| Virginia | 15-5 | 1 | 23-7 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-9 | 5 | 17-14 |
| NC State | 10-10 | 6 | 20-12 |
| Notre Dame | 10-10 | 6 | 20-12 |
| Syracuse | 10-10 | 6 | 18-14 |
| Clemson | 9-11 | 7 | 16-15 |
| Virginia Tech | 7-13 | 9 | 16-16 |
| Miami | 7-13 | 9 | 15-16 |
| Boston College | 7-13 | 9 | 13-19 |
| Pittsburgh | 6-14 | 10 | 16-17 |
| North Carolina | 6-14 | 10 | 14-19 |
| Wake Forest | 6-14 | 10 | 13-18 |
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Top Performers 2019-20
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Team Stats
Points Per Game74.3104th
Rebounds Per Game35.8Tied-198th
Assists Per Game14.0Tied-120th
Points Allowed69.3
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benny Williams | PF | Committed | 85 |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 6 |
| Tournament Record | 65-38 |
| Championship Seasons | 2003 |
| Tournament Appearances | 38 |