Editor's note: As you celebrate commencement weekend take a look back at some of The D.O.'s best sports stories from the last four years including oral histories of key moments in Syracuse basketball, a series diving deep into Jim Boeheim's 2-3 zone and much more. Happy reading.
Ten years after Gerry McNamara led Syracuse to an improbable Big East tournament title, those who went along for the ride relive the magical run. Read more »
Twenty years ago, Mike Hopkins started at Syracuse as an assistant coach with a dream of one day heading the program. On Saturday, he took a big step in that direction. Read more »
From the moment the draw for the 2009 Big East tournament put Syracuse and Connecticut on a crash course for the quarterfinal round, the game… Read more »
It doesn’t bother Nicky Galasso when the turf field at his old high school is being used. That’s the field where he made his name,… Read more »
Another day. Another check-up. Another drive that Jodi Larkin could make with her eyes closed if her 5-year-old daughter Lindsey wasn’t in the car. Jodi… Read more »
Compared to players from other top programs, Syracuse players don't fare well at the professional level. And the glaring difference between SU and other programs is that Syracuse solely plays a zone. Read more »
Every time Andrew Kouwe caught the ball on the wing in practice, he knew where to look for a shot — right over his roommate,… Read more »
Boeheim has been studying the 2-3 zone defense for 52 years. This story details his path from high school sharpshooter to revered Big East coach, all the way until he decided to play his zone full-time in 1997. Read more »
Thin, messy red letters are written across the back of Jay Bromley’s gray and white practice gloves. “Be great,” reads the left. “Humble,” the right.… Read more »
Three sets of eyes fixate on Brandon Triche. They follow his every move, studying his footwork and analyzing his mechanics at an otherwise deserted Melo… Read more »
Each time the scene is the same. Doug Marrone alongside an injured Syracuse football player, a doctor nearby and the young man’s parents on speakerphone.… Read more »
