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Inside Syracuse Basketball

The Inside Syracuse Basketball podcast will see a host of guests from former SU players such as Derrick Coleman and Leo Rautins to basketball experts like Jay Bilas and Dick Vitale to tell stories and discuss the game of basketball as it relates to Syracuse, the ACC and beyond. Host Mike Waters has been covering Syracuse University basketball for over 30 years.

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  1. 102

    Tyus Battle on what he will bring to new role as Syracuse's director of player development

    Former Syracuse player Tyus Battle has joined Gerry McNamara's coaching staff as the Orange's director of player development. He talked with Syracuse.com reporter Mike Waters about the job, his role and his expectations for this year's team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 101

    Syracuse GM Greg Fahey on roster-building, player evaluation and next year's Orange

    Syracuse basketball's new general manager Greg Fahey discusses a variety of topics with Syracuse.com reporter Mike Waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 100

    SU assistant Jamal Brunt on why he left Penn State for Syracuse and his hopes for the Orange

    Jamal Brunt is one of Syracuse coach Gerry McNamara's new assistants. Brunt discusses taking the job at SU and his hopes for next season's Orange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 99

    Luke Wilson on why he picked Syracuse: A defensive presence for the Orange

    Syracuse.com basketball reporter Mike Waters talks with former Appalachian State center Luke Wilson, who was the Sun Belt Conference's Defensive Player of the Year last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 98

    Syracuse assistant Ryan Daly on his family's basketball tree and SU's rebuilt roster

    New Syracuse assistant Ryan Daly has two grandfathers who were coaches, Philly roots and a penchant for offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 97

    Why Syracuse is scheduling Power 5 teams and exhibitions away from the Dome

    Syracuse.com basketball reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota talk about the Orange's non-conference schedule, its exhibition games and how the roster looks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 96

    Ryan Blackwell on his return to Syracuse in a unique, new role

    Syracuse.com basketball reporter Mike Waters talks with former SU player Ryan Blackwell who is returning to SU in a unique, new role on Gerry McNamara's staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 95

    Aiden Tobiason talks about his decision to transfer to Syracuse

    Aiden Tobiason, a 6-5 guard, talks about his decision to transfer from Temple to Syracuse with Syracuse.com reporter Mike Waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. 94

    Portal podcast: Syracuse’s new additions, key retentions and potential targets

    Syracuse.com reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss new Syracuse coach Gerry McNamara’s first steps in building a new roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. 93

    Matt Gorman on new Syracuse coach Gerry McNamara: 'He's going to fill those seats'

    Syracuse.com basketball reporter Mike Waters talks with former SU player Matt Gorman, who was Gerry NcNamara's roommate at Syracuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  11. 92

    Joe Girard III on new Syracuse coach Gerry McNamara: Motivator, competitor, winner

    Former Syracuse player Joe Girard III talks about new Syracuse head coach Gerry McNamara with Syracuse.com reporter Mike Waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  12. 91

    Syracuse hires Gerry McNamara: Can he resurrect the Orange basketball program?

    Syracuse.com basketball reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss Syracuse's hiring of Gerry McNamara. Can he be successful? What will it take to win again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. 90

    Syracuse coaching candidates Gerry McNamara & Bryan Hodgson lead their teams into the NCAA tourey

    Syracuse.com basketball reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss the Orange's search for a new head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. 89

    Adrian Autry fired: Analyzing Syracuse's search for a new coach

    Syracuse.com basketball reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss the firing of Adrian Autry and the search for a new coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. 88

    With a new chancellor in place, we analyze Syracuse's search for a new AD

    Syracuse.com reporters Mike Waters and Chris Carlson discuss SU's new chancellor and what it means for the school's search for a new AD and the future of the basketball program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. 87

    Making sense of Syracuse's search for a chancellor, AD and basketball coach

    Syracuse.com sports writers Donna Ditota and Mike Waters discuss the Syracuse basketball program, including where the program needs to go as it searches for a new chancellor and athletic director and, likely, a new coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. 86

    How SU stayed with Top 25 teams early in the season, but is getting blown out now?

    Former Syracuse point guard Brandon Triche and Syracuse.com beat writer Mike Waters break down the Orange after its 37-point loss at Duke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. 85

    A crazy week in Syracuse sports: Wildhack retires, Dome lights go out, SU wins in 2OT,

    Syracuse.com reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss the impact of John Wildhack's retirement and how that could affect the future of Adrian Autry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. 84

    Don't be fooled by the final score: Syracuse got blown out by North Carolina

    Former Syracuse point guard Brandon Triche and Syracuse.com beat writer Mike Waters talk SU basketball and the Orange's latest loss to North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. 83

    After 4 straight losses, what's next for the Syracuse Orange?

    Syracuse.com basketball reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss Syracuse and the future of head coach Adrian Autry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. 82

    How bad is it for the Syracuse Orange after back-to-back losses?

    Former Syracuse point guard Brandon Triche joins Syracuse.com reporter Mike Waters to discuss the struggling Orange basketball team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. 81

    Sizing up Syracuse after Orange's 3rd straight ACC win

    Syracuse.com reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss SU's win over Florida State, Donnie Freeman's continued stellar play and the upcoming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. 80

    What we learned from Syracuse's win at Georgia Tech?

    Former Syracuse point guard Brandon Triche and Syracuse.com reporter Mike Waters discuss Donnie Freeman's impact, the Orange's improved free throw shooting and those troublesome turnovers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. 79

    Syracuse's loss to Clemson: Donnie Freeman returns, Orange offense falters

    Syracuse.com reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota analyze the Orange's performance in the loss to Clemson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. 78

    Analyzing Syracuse's 9-4 record as ACC opener approaches

    Syracuse.com reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss the Orange's 9-4 record, the impact of Donnie Freeman's return, the problem with free throw shooting and what SU needs to do in the ACC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  26. 77

    What went wrong in Syracuse's loss to Hofstra?

    Syracuse.com reporter Mike Waters and former SU point guard Brandon Triche discuss SU's loss to Hofstra and what the Orange needs to do from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. 76

    How the ACC's Resurgence Could Help Syracuse Build its NCAA Resume

    Syracuse.com basketball reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota look at how an improved ACC could mean more opportunities for Syracuse to notch the kinds of wins that the NCAA Selection Committee looks for in March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. 75

    Breaking down Syracuse's upset win over No. 13 Tennessee

    Syracuse.com reporter Mike Waters and former SU point guard Brandon Triche analyze the Orange's upset win over No. 13 Tennessee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. 74

    Leaving Las Vegas: Examining Syracuse's 0-3 trip to Players Era Festival

    Syracuse.com beat writers Mike Waters and Donna Ditota talk about what they saw as Syracuse lost to Houston, Kansas and Iowa State in the Players Era Festival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. 73

    JJ Starling's return, free throw woes and a trip to Vegas: Inside Syracuse Basketball

    Syracuse.com's Mike Waters and former Syracuse player Brandon Triche react to the Orange's win over Monmouth, which included JJ Starling's return and some shaky free throw shooting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  31. 72

    Kiyan Anthony's first college start: Is he better (sooner) than we thought? (Inside Syracuse Basketball)

    Syracuse.com basketball reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota offer their analysis of SU freshman Kiyan Anthony and the rest of the Orange after another easy win. They also discuss the reasons why SU is playing Drexel in Philly this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  32. 71

    Observations from Syracuse's opening night win vs. Binghamton (Inside Syracuse Basketball)

    The Inside Syracuse Basketball podcast is back with Mike Waters and a new guest: former SU player Brandon Triche. Mike and Brandon will analyze the Syracuse men's basketball team. In this episode they talk about their first impressions of the Orange's season-opening victory over Binghamton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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  34. 69

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: Eric Devendorf analyzes the Orange's performance in its season opener

    Eric Devendorf joins Mike Waters to breakdown the Orange's performance in its season opener vs. Le Moyne. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  35. 68

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: Syracuse’s ACC schedule: The sneaky good games and the resume boosters

    Mike Waters and Donna Ditota break down Syracuse basketball's complete schedule highlighting Duke and North Carolina visiting the JMA Dome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  36. 67

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: Catching up with walk on fan favorite Elimu Nelson

    Mike Waters welcomes Elimu Nelson to the podcast to relive walking onto the Orange, finally getting a scholarship senior year, and his acting career after Syracuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  37. 66

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: Diving into the Blue Ribbon College Basketball yearbook

    Editor Chris Dortch joins Mike Waters to discuss the massive and all inclusive Blue Ribbon College Basketball yearbook . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  38. 65

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: Brendan Marks of The Athletic predicts the final ACC standings

    Brendan Marks of The Athletic joins Mike Waters and discusses his article where he predicts the final ACC basketball standings in August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  39. 64

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: young staffers shaping SU's approach to recruit, develop and NIL

    Alex Kline, former NBA scout, and Eugene Tulyagijja, basketball analytics whiz kid, join Mike Waters to discuss how they are using data analytics to help the Syracuse basketball staff in their approach to recruiting, the transfer portal, player development and use of NIL funds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  40. 63

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: On3's Joe Tipton says Kiyan Anthony ‘Has made a name for himself’

    On3 recruiting reporter Joe Tipton says Kiyan Anthony is not just Carmelo’s kid anymore: ‘He’s made a name for himself’ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  41. 62

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: Alex Kline moves from NBA to Syracuse University

    Alex Kline speaks on moving from his job in the NBA to Syracuse University to be the schools first basketball general manager Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  42. 61

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: Tyus Battle on his professional career and injuries

    Orange Alum Tyus Battle talks about his professional career and dealing with injuries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  43. 60

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: Why no Boeheim’s Army?, SU’s roster, transfers, and the schedule

    Mike Waters welcomes Donna Ditota to breakdown why there is no Boeheim’s Army team this summer, SU’s roster, transfers, and the schedule Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  44. 59

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: Scheduling with SU Director of basketball operations Pete Corasaniti

    Syracuse University basketball's Director of Operations Pete Corasaniti explains how the year to year game schedule is made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  45. 58

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: Commit Donnie Freeman discusses the past year at IMG, his rise in the national rankings and his expectations for the Orange in the 2024-25 season.

    Syracuse basketball commit Donnie Freeman discusses the past year at IMG, his rise in the national rankings and his expectations for the Orange in the 2024-25 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  46. 57

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: Get to know new assistant coach Dan Engelstad

    New Syracuse Men's basketball assistant coach Dan Engelstad details what led him to step down from a head coaching position to be an assistant at Syracuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  47. 56

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: Get to know Jyare Davis the newest addition to the Orange

    Mike Waters gets to know the newest member of the Orange Jyare Davis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  48. 55

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: David Teel of the Richmond Times-Dispatch breaks down the ACC Tournament

    David Teel of the Richmond Times-Dispatch examines the ACC Tournament and makes predictions with Mike Waters of Syracuse.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  49. 54

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: Breaking down predictions for ACC basketball awards

    Mike Waters welcomes co-worker Donna Ditota to examine and make predictions for Atlantic Coast Conference basketball awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  50. 53

    Inside Syracuse Basketball: Paul Brazeau of the ACC breaks down scheduling for Men's basketball

    ACC associate commissioner Paul Brazeau breaks down how the ACC makes the Men's basketball schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Inside Syracuse Basketball podcast will see a host of guests from former SU players such as Derrick Coleman and Leo Rautins to basketball experts like Jay Bilas and Dick Vitale to tell stories and discuss the game of basketball as it relates to Syracuse, the ACC and beyond. Host Mike Waters has been covering Syracuse University basketball for over 30 years.

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The Inside Syracuse Basketball podcast will see a host of guests from former SU players such as Derrick Coleman and Leo Rautins to basketball experts like Jay Bilas and Dick Vitale to tell stories and discuss the game of basketball as it relates to Syracuse, the ACC and beyond. Host Mike Waters has...

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