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Syracuse basketball adds another non-conference game to its upcoming season schedule

The upcoming 2026-27 season is the first in which the NCAA upped the maximum number of regular season games to 32. For Syracuse and the other 17 ACC teams, that means scheduling 14 non-conference games to pair with the 18 league match-ups, before the ACC Tournament is contested next season with a one-year move to Greensboro.

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Syracuse extends offer to 2027 QB/ATH Trysten Johnson: ‘I’m truly appreciative'

The word is starting to get out about 2027 quarterback Trysten Johnson. The Washington (DC) Maret School signal caller received his first offer from Morgan State earlier in June, and he followed that up with an impressive Franchise Camp performance in Syracuse for his first Power 4 offer.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 23

Syracuse will renew its basketball rivalry with UConn in an exhibition game this season

It looks like Syracuse basketball has decided on its three-game allotment of exhibition games for the upcoming season, and none of the contests will be played in the Dome.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 23

Syracuse extends offer to 2027 OL Brennis Jordan: ‘I’m excited'

Syracuse has continued to build its 2027 class, and one name they've identified recently is Melbourne (FL) Palm Bay Magnet High offensive lineman Brennis Jordan.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 22

2027 ATH Win Hoots thinks 'very highly' of Syracuse camp and offer

2027 ATH Win Hoots is starting to see his recruitment take off. He started the calendar year holding offers from Wofford and Georgia Southern. Since May, he’s started getting more looks, and now holds offers from Fordham, Colorado State and Mercer.

Jimmy Boeheim News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 22

Boeheim's Army adds Jimmy Boeheim to its roster for The Basketball Tournament

There are now four players who have been announced for the 2026 Boeheim's Army squad, with Monday's news that Jimmy Boeheim has been added to the team, competing for the fourth time in the event since 2022.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 22

With Syracuse OV season over, here's what 4 committed prospects said

It was a busy four weeks in the Syracuse recruiting world, with the Orange picking up a large group of commitments for their 2027 class. What did some of Syracuse's newest commitments think of their new school?

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 21

2027 ATH Suhayl Benson calls Syracuse OV '10 out of 10'

Earlier in the month, 2027 ATH Suhayl Benson got a closer look at Central New York on an official visit. The 2027 Wilmington (DE) Howard High athlete had an opportunity to meet with the coaching staff and players, hear their vision for what his future would be like at Syracuse, and get to know the campus better.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 20

2027 lineman Ben Sakyiama commits to Syracuse

2027 Warminster (PA) Archbishop Wood offensive lineman Ben Sakyiama committed to Syracuse on Saturday, he announced on social media. Sakyiama committed during his official visit to Central New York over the weekend.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 19

2027 ATH Michael McQueen commits to Syracuse

Syracuse has flipped Mount Holly (NJ) Rancocas Valley defensive back/wide receiver Michael McQueen, he announced on social media. McQueen, who committed to Temple earlier on June 7, officially visited Central New York this weekend where the staff extended an offer.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 18

3-star DL Jason Lewis commits to Syracuse

Syracuse received a commitment from 2027 defensive lineman Jason Lewis on Thursday evening, he announced on social media. Rated three stars by 247Sports, he selected the Orange from a list of over two dozen offers, including Boston College, Duke, Kentucky, Illinois, Louisville, NC State, Stanford and UCF, among others.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 18

Boeheim's Army GM Shaun Belbey is the latest addition to the Syracuse basketball staff

The latest addition to Gerry McNamara's staff for his inaugural season guiding his alma mater, also has deep ties to the program and professional basketball.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 18

2027 LB Drew Clancy talks Syracuse camp: 'I loved it'

2027 linebacker Drew Clancy is an emerging prospect from Kennett Square (PA) High. He his offer sheet includes Army, Navy and UNLV, and he’s been hearing from high majors like Maryland, West Virginia and Syracuse.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 18

2028 QB Maddox Twigg 'loved' first look at Syracuse

In March, Syracuse offered 2028 Morgantown (WV) High quarterback Maddox Twigg. Twigg is no stranger to Syracuse. He had heard plenty about SU from his friend Jimmy Gregg, a West Virginia native who recently signed as part of SU’s 2026 class as the nation’s top punter.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 17

2027 ATH Michael McQueen reacts to ‘amazing’ Syracuse official visit and offer

Syracuse hosted Mount Holly (NJ) Rancocas Valley defensive back/wide receiver Michael McQueen for an official visit over the weekend and he tells The Juice Online he enjoyed the visit.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 17

2027 California DB reacts to Syracuse OV: ‘I loved it all'

2027 defensive back Dylan Northcutt got his first look at Central New York during his official visit over the weekend. The Sherman Oaks (CA) Notre Dame prospect got to see campus and facilities, get to know the coaching staff and players better, and understand the culture at SU.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 16

3-star DB Jalen Welch announces commitment to Syracuse

2027 defensive back Jalen Welch announced his commitment to Syracuse on Tuesday via social media. Welch officially visited Syracuse over the weekend, a week after he took an OV to West Virgnia.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 16

2029 RB Kade Gibbs discusses Syracuse offer and camp

2029 two-way star Kade Gibbs is one of the top prospects in his class. The rising sophomore from Spring Grove (PA) Area High was offered by Syracuse in March, and now holds half a dozen offers.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 16

2027 LB Londyn Johnson breaks down ‘great’ offer and visit to Syracuse

Things continue to move quickly between Syracuse and 2027 linebacker Londyn Johnson. The Burlington (NJ) Township High locked in an official visit following a Defensive MVP performance at Franchise Camp, and during his OV received his first Power 4 offer from Syracuse.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 15

Top 2028 wide receiver says Syracuse offer ‘means a lot'

One of the most heavily recruited prospects in the 2028 class is Tampa Bay (FL) Tech wide receiver Jordyn Murray. He holds more than two dozen offers, including from schools like Auburn, Colorado, Florida, Louisville, Missouri, Pittsburgh and Nebraska.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 15

Syracuse picks up commitment from wide receiver Josh Barr

Syracuse received a commitment from 2027 ATH Josh Barr on Sunday evening, he announced on social media. Barr is currently not rated by any recruiting service, but selected the Orange over offers from Arkansas, Buffalo and Rhode Island.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 15

Syracuse receives commitment from 2027 DB Matthew Schlenhardt

2027 defensive back Matthew Schlenhardt has committed to Syracuse, he announced on Sunday evening. Things moved quickly between Syracuse and the Park Ridge (IL) Maine South athlete.

Syracuse Orange News / Syracuse Orange On SI / June 14

2029 WR Jaxon Matos ‘loved’ Syracuse Franchise Camp

2029 Phillipsburg (NJ) High WR Jaxon Matos has been up at Syracuse several times in 2026. He attended Franchise Camp on June 6, and was back on the 11th to compete.

Fran Brown and Josh Gattis win over WR Chanin Harris to Syracuse

Fran Brown admitted last season was a disappointment for the Syracuse Orange. They are doing something about it.

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Vanderbilt lands 4-star OT Jasper Ngokwere over Texas and others

Former Alabama HC Nick Saban details how eye-popping NIL spending resembles runaway vehicle

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Syracuse Orange News / Yardbarker / April 8

Carmelo Anthony's son will remain at Syracuse

Carmelo Anthony's son, Kiyan, will remain at Syracuse to play for Gerry McNamara

It's a cool story when you think about the history of the Syracuse Orange men's basketball program. The Orange won a national championship in 2002-03, led by Carmelo Anthony and Gerry McNamara.

TCU leading scorer David Punch to enter NCAA transfer portal

Kentucky to lose guard Collin Chandler to NCAA transfer portal

Kentucky's Mouhamed Dioubate needs to find right fit in transfer portal

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