By BILLY HEYEN Somehow, Marek Dolezaj's spin-o-rama into two-handed slam from Wednesday night was just the appetizer. No, he didn't quite have a Sportscenter Top 10-level dunk Saturday. But nearly every time Dolezaj touched the ball for Syracuse, good things happened. "We had a lot of fun today," Dolezaj said via Syracuse's Youtube channel. Dolezaj finished one point shy of his … [Read more...] about Marek Dolezaj shines all over the court in Syracuse’s 89-67 win over Seattle
Joe Girard III shines in first start as Syracuse dominates Seattle, 89-67
By BILLY HEYEN Elijah Hughes had just swung his right hand for a monster block. Syracuse had pushed the ball in transition and found Joe Girard III wide open on the right wing. In his first career start for the college team he considered "home" in a first half in which he couldn't miss, Girard drained the triple. As he ran back down the floor, he stole Hughes' patented … [Read more...] about Joe Girard III shines in first start as Syracuse dominates Seattle, 89-67
Anthony Lamb hits game-winner for Vermont at St. John’s
By BILLY HEYEN Everyone knew the ball was going to Anthony Lamb. Vermont had already used one timeout ahead of its sideline out of bounds play with 10 seconds to play. The second time around, the bounce pass to Lamb was there. Lamb jab-stepped once as he looked up at the clock. He pump faked, took two dribbles right and rose up fading away from just beyond the foul … [Read more...] about Anthony Lamb hits game-winner for Vermont at St. John’s
5-star recruit Isaiah Jackson chooses Kentucky over Syracuse, Alabama
By BILLY HEYEN Five-star recruit Isaiah Jackson announced on Saturday he will continue his basketball career at Kentucky. Jackson’s final three choices also included Syracuse and Alabama. Syracuse’s 2020 class will remain a two-player class, featuring forward Woody Newton and guard Kadary Richmond. Both of those players rank in the Top 100 of 247Sports’ composite class … [Read more...] about 5-star recruit Isaiah Jackson chooses Kentucky over Syracuse, Alabama
Thomas Bryant gets ‘makeup game,’ Wizards avenge earlier blowout
By BILLY HEYEN Thirteen days ago, the Washington Wizards and Thomas Bryant lost at home by 22 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Bryant made just one of six shots, and the best shooting percentage in Washington’s starting lineup was 42 percent. Friday night, Bryant and the Wizards got a bit of revenge. In Minnesota, the Wizards beat the Timberwolves, 137-116. The Rochester-native … [Read more...] about Thomas Bryant gets ‘makeup game,’ Wizards avenge earlier blowout