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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.

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

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.

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  Syracuse University is hoping its men's basketball success will help draw students to the school.

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!

Monday, April 01, 2013  The hype around Syracuse's spot in the final four is translating for businesses on Marshall Street.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Syracuse Orange fans celebrated in the streets of Washington D.C. with Syracuse University and Big East all-time scorer Lawrence Moten after SU’s win over Indiana on Thursday night.

Friday, March 29, 2013  Watch the Syracuse University and Marquette NCAA news conferences beginning at 12:50 p.m. above.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The Syracuse Orange are trying to keep up their momentum as they continue their NCAA tournament run in the Sweet 16 Thursday night. They're meeting the Indiana Hoosiers in Orange rival territory, the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C., home court to the Georgetown Hoyas. Some Hoyas fans are rooting for Syracuse.

Wednesday, March 27, 2013  Not only has SU point guard Michael Carter-Williams been preparing for Thursday’s game against Indiana, but also dealing with an issue off the court.

Monday, March 25, 2013  When Keith Smart hit a baseline jump shot with less than five seconds to go in the 1987 National Championship game, as the ball dropped through the net, the hearts of SU fans everywhere dropped as well.