cuse is back in action and BETTER THAN EVER!
They have won six consecutive games, after the slightly embarrassing loss to LeMoyne. BUT, the orange have been back with a 85-60 victory against Columbia University on Friday after beating Cornell which was nabbed Coach Boeheim his 805th win!
All the players are starting to come into their zone, and playing like a true team. While they are still turning over more than we would like to see, they are starting to get more consistent as a team and can rely on some players all the time, like transfer junior Wes Johnson, who has turned out to be one of the team’s all-around greatest and most dependable players. As well as the fact that he can make his free-throws. Andy Rautins, who has always shown great aptitude for three-pointers, and is renowned for his unselfish assists; is 3rd, nationally for average steals (4), and 27th in 3-point field goal percentage (.512). Lastly Arinze Onuaku, our all time favorite, is 5th in field goal percentage (.709).
The undefeated 7th ranked team is putting up some fantastic numbers, such as No. 1 in most assists per game (23) and 5th in blocked shots per game (7.9) among quite a few others.
Fortunately, I must say, I had predicted last year (check the archives) that SU could be winning the NCAA Tournament. I will stick by my statement, even though it was for different reasons. But Syracuse is certainly looking impressive! So get geared up for some sensational college hoops this season!
Syracuse distributes the ball, they’re unselfish and they absolutely maul teams on defense. Oh … and they have a rapping assistant coach. That sounds like the perfect formula for a team that is poised to go deep in the NCAA tournament!