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Tuesday, April 02, 2013  The former Syracuse standout has signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets, announced today by general manager Billy King.

Wednesday, November 14, 2012  Fab Melo and Kris Joseph have been sent to the Maine Red Claws, the Celtics D-League affiliate who have just opened their training camp for the upcoming season.

Wednesday, October 17, 2012  The Syracuse Orange basketball team has been picked to finish second in the conference by the coaches at Big East Media Day, what will ultimately be the final preseason poll for SU in the Big East Conference.

Thursday, July 19, 2012  Dion Waiters was the brightest of the former Orange on Thursday night, scoring 16 points for Cleveland in a 89-74 Cavs victory over Phoenix.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Fab Melo and Kris Joseph may be done at Syracuse University, but school was in session on Monday as their NBA teachings began at the Orlando Summer League.

Monday, July 02, 2012  For the first time since the Big East Tournament, Fab Melo and Kris Joseph were at the same press conference and they did so once again, as members of the same team.

Thursday, June 28, 2012  Former Syracuse Center Fab Melo has been drafted by the Boston Celtics with the 22nd pick in the 2012 NBA Draft.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  It's a busy week for Orange NBA draft hopeful Scoop Jardine, squeezing in as many NBA workouts as he can before next Thursday's draft.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  The combine offers draft-eligible players an opportunity to work out in front of NBA organizations at one central location. The NBA Draft is scheduled for June 28.

Friday, May 18, 2012  Joseph was supposed to be one of 44 players taking part in the combine, an opportunity to be observed by NBA scouts from 30 different NBA teams.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  The SU locker room still seemed stunned as the media entered for interviews on Wednesday afternoon, still trying to come to grips with the fact they'll have to play in the NCAA Tournament without the Big East Defensive Player of the Year.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012  Coach Boeheim says Scoop Jardine and Kris Joseph have earned their spots among the most successful ever to play at Syracuse.

Saturday, February 25, 2012  The Syracuse Orange once again had fans on the edge of their seats, but once again did not let them down as they downed Connecticut 71-69 in Storrs on Saturday night.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Scoop Jardine and Kris Joseph were resilient in the final stretch on Wednesday, and it was that senior leadership that helped SU overcome a USF team that was in striking distance.

Tuesday, January 24, 2012  Kris Joseph scored 17 points Monday night, and No. 3 Syracuse recovered from its first loss of the season by beating Cincinnati 60-53, giving coach Jim Boeheim a notable career win.