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Did Syracuse men's and women's basketball have successful seasons no matter the postseason results? Mar 12, 2024

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No matter how far each team goes in its respective postseason, did the Syracuse University men's and women's basketball teams have successful seasons?

Brent Axe ponders that question on the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health.

Brent answers the question from three different angles: His opinion, the perspective of syracuse.com reporter Chris Carlson and the perspective from Syracuse Sports Insiders who were asked the question prior to the pod and Brent offers some of their best responses on the topic.

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Eric Devendorf on the past, present and future of SU basketball and his budding TV career Mar 08, 2024

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Former Syracuse basketball star Eric Devendorf is the latest guest on Syracuse Sports with Brent Axe presented by Crouse Health.

Devendorf was on the 2006 Syracuse team that made a miracle run through the Big East Tournament to make the NCAA Tournament. Devo and Axe talk about how and if the current Syracuse basketball can make a similar run in the ACC Tournament this year.

Brent and Eric also discuss:

-His budding career an analyst and what he's learning about life in TV

-The impact he has made on the Syracuse community and the work he is doing with his foundation

-If he wants to return to coaching

Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation with Devendorf in sending in their questions and opinions for the podcast.

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ESPN's Kevin Connors on his love for SU sports and being a voice in EA Sports College Football '25 Mar 07, 2024

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Kevin Connors of ESPN is the latest guest on "Syracuse Sports" with Brent Axe presented by Crouse Health. Kevin tells Brent about his passion for Syracuse Sports and where it comes from (Hint: He's not a SU grad!). Kevin tells Brent what he thinks about how Adrian Autry did in year one as head coach of Syracuse basketball season and what the offseason could look like for the Orange. They also discuss the NCAA's NET rankings and what flaws need to be adjusted in it.

Brent and Kevin also talk about his involvement in the highly-anticipated return of EA Sports' College Football video game and what SU football fans can expect to see when the game comes out this summer.

Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation with Kevin Connors with their questions and opinions for Brent.

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Syracuse's NCAA Tournament chances on life support after loss to Clemson Mar 06, 2024

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Brent Axe chats live following SU basketball's 90-75 loss to Clemson on Syracuse basketball postgame presented by Crouse Health.

Syracuse's NCAA Tournament chances took a major hit with the loss to Clemson. PJ Hall (25 points) and Ian Schieffelin (16pts, 16 rebs) throttled SU in the paint. Clemson also got hot from the 3-point line in the second half to keep pace on the Orange. Joe Girard also dropped in 21 points in the second matchup against his old team and on his second senior night, this time at Clemson.

Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the postgame conversation with their questions and opinions for Brent.

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Felisha Legette-Jack on how she gets Syracuse women's basketball to "fight on" Mar 05, 2024

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Syracuse women's basketball coach Felisha Legette-Jack joins Brent Axe on the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health.

In a wide-ranging conversation, Coach Jack tells Axe what has driven Dyaisha Fair to the point of being a Top 5 scorer in the history of women's college basketball and some good recruiting stories from when she was pursuing Fair while at the University of Buffalo. Coach Jack also discusses what make her team play so well in the fourth quarter, what it means to "buy in" as one of her players and the lessons she had to put into action when going through a health scare when diagnosed with a brain tumor at the beginning of the season.

Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation with their questions for Brent.

You can also text Brent anytime, including during and after SU games. As a Syracuse Sports Insider, you will get Brent's opinion and reaction to breaking news first via text message, he'll take you into the SU locker room with behind-the-scenes access and more!

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Syracuse basketball stays on path to NCAA bubble with Louisville win Mar 03, 2024

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Brent Axe chats live following Syracuse basketball's 82-76 win over Louisville on Syracuse basketball postgame presented by Crouse Health.

Five Syracuse players got into double-figures as the Orange held off a Louisville rally to win. The Orange shot well (58%) and were able to overcome 14 turnovers and a poor shooting % at the free throw line to sweep the season series from the Cardinals.

Now SU is in fourth-place in the ACC and is in line for a double-bye in the ACC Tournament, but it will need to beat Clemson on Tuesday night in a huge game to stay on that track.

Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation with their questions for Brent.

You can also text Brent anytime, including during and after SU games. As a Syracuse Sports Insider, you will get Brent's opinion and reaction to breaking news first via text message, he'll take you into the SU locker room with behind-the-scenes access and more!

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How close is Syracuse to being a lacrosse power again? With 4-time All-American Ric Beardsley Mar 01, 2024

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Four-time All-American defenseman Ric Beardsley joins Brent Axe on the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health.

Axe and Beardsley discuss Syracuse's recent overtime losses to Maryland and Army and how the Orange win games like that going forward. They also discuss the current SU roster, the pressure on sophomore attack Joey Spallina and on Gary Gait to make the NCAA Tournament this season. Uncle Ric also goes on some tangents and "back in my day" stories as he's known to do.

Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation with this podcast

You can also text Brent anytime, including during and after SU games. As a Syracuse Sports Insider, you will get Brent's opinion and reaction to breaking news first via text message, he'll take you into the SU locker room with behind-the-scenes access and more!

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Finding Syracuse basketball's path to March Madness. With bracketologist Patrick Stevens Feb 29, 2024

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On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health, bracketologist Patrick Stevens joins Brent Axe to break down Syracuse basketball's path to the NCAA Tournament.

Stevens also breaks down the good and bad of the NCAA NET rankings and their importance in determining the NCAA Tournament field, why the ACC is only going to get 4 or 5 teams in the Big Dance and the process of bracketology.

Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation with their questions for Brent.

You can also text Brent anytime, including during and after SU games. As a Syracuse Sports Insider, you will get Brent's opinion and reaction to breaking news first via text message, he'll take you into the SU locker room with behind-the-scenes access and more!

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How SU women's hoops can make a run in March (with ACC Network's Kelly Gramlich) Feb 28, 2024

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Kelly Gramlich of the ACC Network and "Gramlich and Mac Lain Podcast" joins Brent Axe on the latest episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health.

Brent and Kelly discuss how Syracuse star guard Dyaisha Fair has thrived as one of the best women's college basketball players ever despite being just five-foot-five. Brent and Kelly also discuss Felisha Legette-Jack's candidacy as ACC coach of the year, how the NCAA women's basketball tournament will be more anticipated than the men's tournament this year and catch up on the biggest offseason storylines in ACC football.

Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation with their questions and comments on this episode of Syracuse Sports.

You can also text Brent anytime, including during and after SU games. As a Syracuse Sports Insider, you will get Brent's opinion and reaction to breaking news first via text message, he'll take you into the SU locker room with behind-the-scenes access and more!

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Judah Mintz keeps Syracuse in NCAA Tournament fight with huge game against Virginia Tech Feb 28, 2024

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Brent Axe chats live following Syracuse basketball's 84-71 win over Virginia Tech at the JMA Dome on Tuesday night.

Judah Mintz led Syracuse with 29 points in another offensive surge for the Orange. Syracuse has won four of its last five games and has scored over 80 points in each win. Is Syracuse playing its way back into NCAA Tournament contention as a result?

Axe gives his take on how SU has revived its offense but also expresses concern about getting its defense in order. Axe also reacts to some quotes from head coach Adrian Autry after the win and listens in to postgame sound from Judah Mintz, Quadir Copeland and Kyle Cuffe.

Our Syracuse Sports Insiders helped shape the conversation with their questions and comments on SU's win over Virginia Tech.

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