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Syracuse Runs Away From No. 6 North Carolina

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:53:34 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jim Boeheim has always made a point of telling the media not to get too caught up in runs because basketball, especially on the college level, is a game of runs.

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'Cuse control

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:40:23 +0000

Why not just add another round to the 2K Sports Classic benefiting Coaches vs. Cancer -- say tonight -- and let Syracuse play the Knicks? That would be the logical next step for coach Jim Boeheim's bunch after what occurred over the last two days....

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Syracuse Dominates UNC; Wes Johnson and Orange Are the Team to Beat

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:46:38 +0000

Syracuse dominated North Carolina from start to finish. North Carolina was stopped cold by the Orangemen's 2-3 zone. The Tar Heels were exploited, they will not beat a team all year that forces them to shoot threes. Will Graves is their best three point theat and he's no more a threat from three than your average intramural all-star. No matter what the polls say, at this point, the Orangemen have established themselves as the team to beat in all of college basketball. Kansas hasn't played anyone, Duke looks good with Plumlee in the middle, but they too haven't played a formidable opponent. Syracuse is the team to beat as far as I am concerned. No one can argue that the Orangemen, from one through five, are the most balanced team in the country. Andy Rautins, Rick Jackson, Wes Johnson, Onuaku, and Triche. Who can beat them right now? No one. The Orangemen's 24th preseason ranking was ridiculously low. The Orangemen will be in the Final Four, guaranteed. Period. The Tar Heels, Sweet Sixteen, no ...

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Syracuse bigger and better than last season

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:54:42 +0000

After beating North Carolina, Syracuse shows itself to be a better edition of the Orange than last season, Jeff Goodman says.

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Seth Davis: Syracuse will go as far as the once-reluctant Johnson carries it

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:28:49 +0000

Unhappy at Iowa State, Wesley Johnson transferred to Syracuse and has become a vital player. Never was that more evident than when he led the Orange past UNC, says Seth Davis.

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Syracuse runs away from No. 6 North Carolina

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:48:05 +0000

Jim Boeheim has always made a point of telling the media not to get too caught up in runs because basketball, especially on the college level, is a game of runs.

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Syracuse Runs Away From No. 6 North Carolina

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:40:14 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) -- Jim Boeheim has always made a point of telling the media not to get too caught up in runs because basketball, especially on the college level, is a game of runs.

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Johnson knew he needed to step up, and did

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:33:19 +0000

NEW YORK—Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim says he's known Wesley Johnson was a special talent from the first time he saw him play. Wesley Johnson introduced himself to the Syracuse faithful with 25 points against UNC. But it was not until Johnson, a 6-7 transfer from Iowa State, lit up Madison Square Garden the last two nights that the rest of the country got acquainted with his singular talent as well. Johnson scored 25 points Friday night to lead Syracuse to a stunningly lopsided 87-71 victory over previously unbeaten North Carolina to win the 2K Sports Classic. That came one night after he had 17 points, 11 rebounds and six blocks in a 95-73 semifinal victory over California. Those efforts earned him the tournament MVP award. Leading an effort that Boeheim called his team's best ever at Madison Square Garden — especially in a second half that saw the Orange outscore the Tar Heels, 50-32 — Johnson shot 10 of 17 from the field, 4 of 8 from 3-point range, pulled down ...

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Syracuse runs away from No. 6 North Carolina 87-71

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:54:46 +0000

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No. 24 Syracuse uses 22-1 run to defeat No. 4 North Carolina

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:48:25 +0000

Brandon Triche and Arinze Onuaku combined for 13 points in No. 24 Syracuse's 22-1 run to open the second half, and the Orange ...

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Syracuse hands No. 6 Heels first loss (AP)

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:40:52 +0000

Brandon Triche and Arinze Onuaku combined for 13 points in Syracuse's 22-1 run to open the second half and the Orange went on to a 87-71 victory over No. 6 North Carolina on Friday night in the championship game of the 2K Sports Classic. The Orange (4-0) were the only unranked team in the semifinals of the tournament that benefits Coaches vs.

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Syracuse stuns No. 6 North Carolina

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:37:31 +0000

Orange use 22-1 run to start second half to crush defending champions 87-71.

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Syracuse routs No. 6 UNC at MSG

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:30:06 +0000

Syracuse won't be unranked for long. Not after whipping No. 6 UNC at Madison Square Garden to win the Coaches vs. Cancer title.

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Cal's Jerome Randle: 'We are going to get our guys back and roll'

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:38:28 +0000

Don't dismiss California, the preseason pick to win the Pacific-10, as a player on the national stage after consecutive defeats to Syracuse and Ohio State at Madison Square Garden. That's the message senior point Jerome Randle delivered to Sporting News' Bill Eichenberger after scoring a team-high 26 points in Friday's 76-70 loss to the Buckeyes in the consolation round of the 2K Classic. SN: How frustrating is it to not get a victory playing on this national stage? JR: "It's not frustrating at all. We were down two very important pieces to the puzzle (leading scorer Theo Robertson and junor forward Harper Kamp, both sidelined with injuries). Because of the injuries, we had guys playing in positions they never thought they would be playing in." SN:So you remain optimistic about this team's chances heading into Pac-10 play? JR: "It's still early in the year. I'm not really worried about the outcome of the season. I know we are going to have a great season. We are going to get ...

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LIVE: No. 6 UNC, Syracuse clash at the Garden

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:37:15 +0000

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3-Pointers: Syracuse is underrated

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:22:34 +0000

Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy analyzes what Friday's buzz means to college basketball. SU—Seriously Underrated You know that thing in the My Profile section of Sporting News Today, where we ask the athlete or the coach about their motto? Every time I see that, it reminds me I have no motto. Except when it comes to preseason predictions. That one goes: It's not about who you lost, it's about who you have. This is why North Carolina was Sporting News' No. 4 team. The top four scorers left, but the Heels remain loaded with NBA prospects. It's also why Syracuse should have been higher in predictions of the Big East standings. Even the league coaches whiffed on this one. They had SU sixth, behind Villanova, West Virginia, Connecticut, Louisville and Georgetown. The 'Cuse lost its top three scorers, but losing Paul Harris and Eric Devendorf was positive. Each was replaced by a better, lower-maintenance player. Wesley Johnson and Andy Rautins make Syracuse better. Had Jonny Flynn stuck, ...

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Weekend preview: Premium matchups in tourneys

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:33:37 +0000

The Heels held off Ohio State, can they beat the Syracuse zone? Tonight's championship is one of Jeff Goodman's games to watch.

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SYRACUSE 95, CAL 73 / Bigger, tougher Orange blow out Bears in semis

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

With four seniors in the regular starting lineup, No. 13 Cal has been a trendy pick this season to win the Pac-10 title and reach the Final Four. But if Thursday's dismantling at the hands of unranked Syracuse was any indication, the Bears have much work to...

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SPORTS CALENDAR

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

FRIDAY COLLEGE BASKETBALLMen 2pCoaches vs. Cancer, third: Cal vs. Ohio State ESPN23:30pToledo at Michigan State Big Ten4:15pCoaches vs. Cancer, final: Syracuse vs. North Carolina ESPN27:30pCSU Bakersfield at UCLA Fox College Pacific8pSan Jose State at...

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Syracuse-UNC and Puerto Rico Tip-Off Highlight Weekend of College Hoops

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:52:15 +0000

Syracuse Strives to Knock off National Champ for Second Consecutive Year Last season, an up-and-coming Syracuse team went to Kansas City, made an unthinkable comeback, and eventually sent the Kansas Jayhawks, the defending champions, to the showers after SU won in its favorite time of day: overtime. This season, North Carolina may be the defending champs, but the Tar Heels face a challenge similar to the up-hill battle the 'Cuse fought and won last year. The Orange had to invade Jayhawk territory to come away with the CBE Classic Title. UNC must defeat Jim Boeheim's bunch in SU's home away from home. That's no easy task considering the 'Cuse is 10-2 in its last handful of early-season tournaments that culminated in New York City. Roy Williams has one of his toughest tasks ahead of him to have his Heels prepared to put points on the board against Syracuse's stingy zone. Ohio State attempted to stop Carolina's offense in the second half with a sagging 2-3 zone defense, but the Orange will ...

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No. 6 UNC holds on, tops No. 15 Ohio St. (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:58:02 +0000

Deon Thompson had 15 points and 12 rebounds and No. 6 North Carolina managed to hold on for a 77-73 victory over No. 15 Ohio State in the 2K Sports Classic semifinals on Thursday night. The Tar Heels (4-0), who led by 19 points with 10:23 to play, will face Syracuse, which beat No. 13 California 95-73, in Friday night's championship game of the tournament that benefits Coaches vs.

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Orange crush: Syracuse steamrolls No. 13 Cal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:01:18 +0000

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Syracuse 95, California 73: Syracuse Feels at Home Again in Garden

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:53:42 +0000

By 95-73, the Orange routed the Bears, who with four senior starters were a preseason choice to win the Pac-10 championship.

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Jardine-Triche duo helping Syracuse forget about Flynn

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:25:34 +0000

NEW YORK – They didn't show the flash or other-wordly quickness off the dribble of Jonny Flynn, but Syracuse point guards Scoop Jardine and and Brandon Triche were plenty good enough Thursday night in the Orange's 95-73 victory over California in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic. On the same Madison Square Garden court where Flynn put an incredible iron-man performance last season, playing 67 of 70 minutes and leading the Orange to a six-overtime victory over UConn in a Big East Tournament quarterfinal, Jardine, a third-year sophomore, and Triche, a freshman, split time at the point and combined for 31 ponts, seven assists and only three turnovers. Jardine was especially effective coming off the bench, scoring a career- and game-high 22 points in 27 minutes. "We're not looking for them to score this much," Syracuse coach Boeheim said of his point guards. "I think Cal was worried about our big guys,so that they got some opportunities and took advantage of them, ...

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Jardine, No. 24 Syracuse dispatch No. 12 California

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:19:28 +0000

Scoop Jardine scored a career-high 22 points, Wes Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and No. 24 Syracuse raced past No. 12 ...

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Jardine leads 'Cuse to 95-73 win over No. 13 Cal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:16:29 +0000

Jim Boeheim walked into the postgame interview room and settled into a chair, hunching over with his chin tucked into his hand. When he finally spoke, the first words out of his mouth probably sent a shiver through Syracuse's future opponents. "I think that...

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Jardine, Johnson power Syracuse rout of Cal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:52:33 +0000

Scoop Jardine scored a career-high 22 points, Wes Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds and Syracuse raced past California 95-73 in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic.

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Jardine helps Syracuse rout No. 13 Cal (AP)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:25:49 +0000

Scoop Jardine scored a career-high 22 points, Wes Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Syracuse raced past No. 13 California 95-73 on Thursday night in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic. Arinze Onuaku added 12 points for the Orange, who made Madison Square Garden feel like home in the tournament benefiting Coaches vs.

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Jardine, Syracuse sprint past No. 13 Cal at MSG

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:24:26 +0000

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Jardine leads 'Cuse to 95-73 win over No. 13 Cal

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:24:07 +0000

Scoop Jardine scored a career-high 22 points, Wes Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Syracuse raced past No. 13 California 95-73 on Thursday night in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic.

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Syracuse hammers No. 13 Cal by 22

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:15:57 +0000

Scoop Jardine scored a career-high 22 points, Wes Johnson had 17 points and 11 rebounds, and Syracuse raced past No. 13 California 95-73 on Thursday night in the semifinals of the 2K Sports Classic.

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Top Prospect Tobias Harris Picks Tennessee, Spurns Syracuse

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:06:30 +0000

A top prospect in the class of 2010, Tobias Harris finally made his decision tonight, choosing to play his college basketball at the University of Tennessee over the likes of Syracuse, West Virginia, Louisville and Kentucky. The 6-8, 220-pound forward made his announcement at the ESPN Zone in New York City, surrounded by a crowd of fans hoping he would choose to wear Syracuse's orange rather than Tennessee's. In fact, the Syracuse-slanted crowd booed the decision. "I liked the family atmosphere, the campus," he said. "It was a place I could imagine going to if I wasn't playing basketball. I can talk to coach [Bruce] Pearl about anything." He joins shooting guard, and fellow ESPN Top 100 recruit, Jordan McRae as well as shooting guard Trae Golden in Tennessee's 2010 recruiting class. Read more College Basketball news on BleacherReport.com

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Local teams today

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

Men No. 13 Cal (2-0) vs. Syracuse (2-0), 4 p.m., ESPN2, 1550, at 2K Sports Classic, New York Cal notes: Syracuse, which lost three starters from last season's Sweet 16 team, gave coach Jim Boeheim his 800th win in the season opener. "They dare you to make...

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Sports Calendar

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

TODAY COLLEGE BASKETBALLMen 11aGeorge Mason vs. Villanova ESPNU1pPenn State vs. UNC Wilmington ESPNU2pIndiana vs. Mississippi ESPN24pCal vs. Syracuse in New York City ESPN2 (1550)6:30pNorth Carolina vs. Ohio State ESPN26:30pLa Salle vs. South Carolina...

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SYRACUSE 95, CAL 73 / Bigger, tougher Orange blow out Bears in semis

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

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College basketball teams get early chance to prove they belong among elite

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:46:31 +0000

EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State proved it has the depth of a champion, and Gonzaga showed it's not in any hurry to decline as the Spartans were forced to rally for a 75-71 victory Tuesday at the Breslin Center. Here are four more games in the next week that'll tell us more about how legitimate some of the nation's ranked teams are—and who might eventually be joining them. Gani Lawal and Georgia Tech can start proving they're worthy of being ranked this week. Georgia Tech vs. Dayton, Thursday 11:30 a.m., Puerto Rico Tip-Off What we need to know: Georgia Tech won just two ACC games last season but flew into the Top 25 when center Gani Lawal returned and elite recruit Derrick Favors joined him up front. Can the Jackets get that good this fast? Dayton is an athletic team that makes it hard to score. Some young teams don't handle frustration well. The best do. Syracuse vs. California, Thursday 7 p.m., 2K Sports Classic What we need to know: Syracuse responded well to ...

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Local teams today

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

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Louisville late TD tops 'Cuse

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:48:24 +0000

Adam Froman hit Josh Chichester for a 15-yard touchdown pass with 1:24 remaining to lift Louisville to a 10-9 win over visiting Syracuse yesterday. The victory snapped a nine-game conference losing streak for the Cardinals (4-6, 1-4 Big East), who...

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Dyson returns, helps No. 12 UConn win (AP)

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:59:58 +0000

Jerome Dyson scored 27 points and No. 12 Connecticut opened its season with a 75-66 win over William & Mary on Friday night. The senior guard was playing his first regular-season game since tearing the meniscus in his right knee against Syracuse on Feb. 11, causing him to miss UConn's run to the Final Four.

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What We Learned: Marrone has no regrets

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:32:07 +0000

Sporting News' Dave Curtis analyzes what Friday's buzz means to college football. No buyer's remorse Most Sundays, Doug Marrone finds himself absorbed with trying to make Syracuse a football success again. But when he does emerge from his office (which he says doesn't feature Internet access), he admits to seeking out updates on his former employer. "I'd be lying if I told you the video people don't have time to give me updates as the day goes on," Marrone said on a teleconference. "If I go to get a cup of coffee, I may say, 'How are the Saints doing?'" Marrone bailed on New Orleans, where he served as offensive coordinator, in December to take over his alma mater's program. His Orange enter today's game at Louisville 3-6; "his" Saints enter Sunday's game at St. Louis 8-0, with some experts thinking they could sweep through the regular season. Marrone's old offense (to be fair, head coach Sean Payton calls the plays) is on pace to score better than 600 points ...

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Rautins' seven three-pointers lead Syracuse to easy victory

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:49:06 +0000

Andy Rautins made seven three-pointers and scored 22 points, leading Np. 25 Syracuse past Robert Morris 100-60 on Wednesday night ...

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3-Pointers: Villanova freshman's story rings hollow

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:20:59 +0000

Mike DeCourcy Sporting News' Mike DeCourcy analyzes what Thursday's buzz means to college basketball. Playing defense Villanova's public defense of freshman Mouphtaou Yarou has become more complicated than his case. Sporting News first reported Monday about the existence of a Web site listing a Mouphtaou Monra Yarou as competing in the 2007 Africa Cup for Men's Clubs and averaging 14.8 points for Benin-based Renaissance BBC over five games. That Yarou has the same birthday as the one currently enrolled at Villanova, but with a birth year of 1984 rather than 1990. If Villanova's Yarou, who is a native of Benin, were in fact age 25, it is possible most or all of his NCAA eligibility would be compromised. Wildcats coach Jay Wright joined Philadelphia ESPN radio host Mike Missanelli on Wednesday and said, "On this Web site, they knew about this five years ago, his family, and they were trying to get this taken down." ...

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Forecasting the Big East: Mountaineers will finish on top

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:54:27 +0000

Sporting News college basketball expert Mike DeCourcy makes his predictions on how everything will unfold in the six major conferences. Today we preview the Big East and Pac-10. On Friday, we'll look at the SEC and Big 12. Bold predictions 1. Villanova will miss Dante Cunningham's strength and experience inside, but the Wildcats' excellent perimeter game will keep them in the title chase. 2. Pitt will figure out a way to remain relevant despite a roster full of role players, redshirts and freshmen. 3. West Virginia will win the Big East. The Mountaineers have backcourt depth, fantastic forwards and an overwhelming homecourt advantage. They'll have to score more frequently than last season—but that shouldn't be hard. The Best of the Big East Freshman: Mouphtaou Yarou, Villanova Rebounder: Luke Harangody, Notre Dame Passer: Eugene Harvey, Seton Hall NBA prospect: Devin Ebanks, West Virginia Defender: Jerome Dyson, Connecticut Shooter: Andy Rautins, ...

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Syracuse crushes Robert Morris to reach NYC

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:25:11 +0000

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Rautins' seven three-pointers lead Syracuse to easy victory

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:06:33 +0000

Andy Rautins(FSY) made seven three-pointers and scored 22 points, leading Np. 25 Syracuse past Robert Morris 100-60 on Wednesday ...

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Hot-shooting Syracuse cruises by Robert Morris

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:51:12 +0000

Andy Rautins made seven 3-pointers and scored 22 points, leading Syracuse past Robert Morris 100-60 on Wednesday night in the 2K Sports Classic.

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Rautins makes 7 3s as Syracuse rolls (AP)

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:29:50 +0000

Andy Rautins made seven 3-pointers and scored 22 points, leading Syracuse past Robert Morris 100-60 on Wednesday night in the 2K Sports Classic. Syracuse (2-0), which opened its season with a 75-43 victory over Albany on Monday night, will play California in a week at Madison Square Garden in the next round of the tournament that benefits Coaches vs.

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Rautins scores 22, Syracuse routs Robert Morris

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:21:06 +0000

Andy Rautins made seven 3-pointers and scored 22 points, leading Syracuse past Robert Morris 100-60 on Wednesday night in the 2K Sports Classic.

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Rautins leads Syracuse in rout of Robert Morris

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:26:28 +0000

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) -Andy Rautins made seven 3-pointers and scored 22 points, leading Syracuse past Robert Morris 100-60 on Wednesday night in the 2K Sports Classic.

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Signing day winners: All eyes on newest Bucks

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:36:59 +0000

Most of the big winners in college basketball recruiting were decided long ago, but Wednesday's national signing day made it more official. These were the programs celebrating hardest: 1. Ohio State. The Buckeyes have known for years that five-star center Jared Sullinger and small forward DeShaun Thomas would be joining them, and there are four other solid prospects. 2. Memphis. Rookie coach Josh Pastner has landed five strong prospects, including five-star shooting guard Will Barton, point guard Joe Jackson and a new commitment: center Hippolyte Tsafack. 3. Illinois. Small forward Jereme Richmond signed Wednesday—three years and three weeks after committing. 4. Syracuse. The biggest Orange prize: 7-footer Fabricio Melo, who has a face-the-basket game and low-post body. 5. North Carolina. Carolina gets two more McDonald's All-Americans, point guard Kendall Marshall and shooting guard Reggie Bullock. As if the Heels needed them. This story appears in Nov. 12's edition ...

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