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Wednesday, May 08, 2013  The 2013-2014 Syracuse University men's basketball season is already loaded and now will be even tougher when the Orange host Indiana in the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.

Friday, May 03, 2013  Looking to get your college hoops fix a little earlier this year? Well, the NCAA has just shortened your wait by about two weeks.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  In it’s first season in the ACC, the Syracuse University men’s basketball team will face North Carolina, Duke, Boston College, Notre Dame, Georgia Tech, Clemson, Pittsburgh, Miami, and North Carolina State in home games at the Carrier Dome.

Friday, April 12, 2013  It's the first time since that heartbreaking Final Four loss to Michigan that Triche spoke to the media about this year's run and the stellar four years that were Triche's time on the hill.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  Syracuse University says point guard Michael Carter-Williams has opted to enter the NBA Draft.

Monday, April 08, 2013  As I sit here on Championship Monday, I'm exhausted and a bit disappointed at the same time. I keep thinking to myself if one of a few different plays for Syracuse went differently against Michigan.

Monday, April 08, 2013  During the Final Four weekend in Atlanta, the Orange legend said he had been told by the university that his jersey will be retired during the 2013- 2014 basketball season.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Watch: The Orange practice for the Final Four at the Georgia Dome.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Watch the Syracuse Orange news conference LIVE at 1:40p.m. Jim Boeheim and the Orange are preparing to face Michigan in the Final Four in Atlanta on Saturday night.

Friday, April 05, 2013  Three Central New York cousins, and fans of the Syracuse Orange, performed a Syracuse Final Four themed ‘Cup Song’ on 'Today in Central New York.'

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Syracuse University fans around the country are wearing orange this week as they celebrate the Orange’s Final Four run!

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  On Monday night, Fallon gave a shout out to Syracuse University and the Orange after they defeated Marquette in the Elite 8 on Saturday.

Monday, April 01, 2013  Retailers selling SU merchandise are packed with people looking for celebratory t-shirts as fans celebrate the Orange’s Final Four run!

Sunday, March 31, 2013  After seeing their Orange dance into the Final Four, Syracuse fans knew they had to savor that moment. Down on Marshall Street, Manny's is selling Final Four tee shirts for the first time in a decade.

Friday, March 29, 2013  There's no doubt that above all individual performances, Syracuse defeated Indiana because of its defensive prowess. The Syracuse 2-3 zone isn't like the 2-3 zone you see at most schools, it's so different and long and Indiana was absolutely puzzled by it.