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Inside Syracuse Basketball

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The Inside Syracuse Basketball podcast will see a host of guests from former SU players such as Derrick Coleman and Leo Rautins to basketball experts like Jay Bilas and Dick Vitale to tell stories and discuss the game of basketball as it relates to Syracuse, the ACC and beyond. Host Mike Waters has been covering Syracuse University basketball for over 30 years.

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Tyus Battle on what he will bring to new role as Syracuse's director of player development 17.06.2026 26:56

Former Syracuse player Tyus Battle has joined Gerry McNamara's coaching staff as the Orange's director of player development. He talked with Syracuse.com reporter Mike Waters about the job, his role and his expectations for this year's team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syracuse GM Greg Fahey on roster-building, player evaluation and next year's Orange 10.06.2026 34:18

Syracuse basketball's new general manager Greg Fahey discusses a variety of topics with Syracuse.com reporter Mike Waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SU assistant Jamal Brunt on why he left Penn State for Syracuse and his hopes for the Orange 26.05.2026 29:48

Jamal Brunt is one of Syracuse coach Gerry McNamara's new assistants. Brunt discusses taking the job at SU and his hopes for next season's Orange. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Wilson on why he picked Syracuse: A defensive presence for the Orange 20.05.2026 26:24

Syracuse.com basketball reporter Mike Waters talks with former Appalachian State center Luke Wilson, who was the Sun Belt Conference's Defensive Player of the Year last season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syracuse assistant Ryan Daly on his family's basketball tree and SU's rebuilt roster 11.05.2026 33:16

New Syracuse assistant Ryan Daly has two grandfathers who were coaches, Philly roots and a penchant for offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Syracuse is scheduling Power 5 teams and exhibitions away from the Dome 07.05.2026 31:43

Syracuse.com basketball reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota talk about the Orange's non-conference schedule, its exhibition games and how the roster looks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Blackwell on his return to Syracuse in a unique, new role 23.04.2026 27:42

Syracuse.com basketball reporter Mike Waters talks with former SU player Ryan Blackwell who is returning to SU in a unique, new role on Gerry McNamara's staff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aiden Tobiason talks about his decision to transfer to Syracuse 14.04.2026 27:06

Aiden Tobiason, a 6-5 guard, talks about his decision to transfer from Temple to Syracuse with Syracuse.com reporter Mike Waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Portal podcast: Syracuse’s new additions, key retentions and potential targets 09.04.2026 31:15

Syracuse.com reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss new Syracuse coach Gerry McNamara’s first steps in building a new roster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Gorman on new Syracuse coach Gerry McNamara: 'He's going to fill those seats' 02.04.2026 27:53

Syracuse.com basketball reporter Mike Waters talks with former SU player Matt Gorman, who was Gerry NcNamara's roommate at Syracuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Girard III on new Syracuse coach Gerry McNamara: Motivator, competitor, winner 31.03.2026 29:41

Former Syracuse player Joe Girard III talks about new Syracuse head coach Gerry McNamara with Syracuse.com reporter Mike Waters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syracuse hires Gerry McNamara: Can he resurrect the Orange basketball program? 24.03.2026 30:20

Syracuse.com basketball reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss Syracuse's hiring of Gerry McNamara. Can he be successful? What will it take to win again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syracuse coaching candidates Gerry McNamara & Bryan Hodgson lead their teams into the NCAA tourey 17.03.2026 28:27

Syracuse.com basketball reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss the Orange's search for a new head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adrian Autry fired: Analyzing Syracuse's search for a new coach 13.03.2026 25:12

Syracuse.com basketball reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss the firing of Adrian Autry and the search for a new coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a new chancellor in place, we analyze Syracuse's search for a new AD 13.03.2026 28:55

Syracuse.com reporters Mike Waters and Chris Carlson discuss SU's new chancellor and what it means for the school's search for a new AD and the future of the basketball program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Making sense of Syracuse's search for a chancellor, AD and basketball coach 24.02.2026 31:37

Syracuse.com sports writers Donna Ditota and Mike Waters discuss the Syracuse basketball program, including where the program needs to go as it searches for a new chancellor and athletic director and, likely, a new coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How SU stayed with Top 25 teams early in the season, but is getting blown out now? 19.02.2026 36:11

Former Syracuse point guard Brandon Triche and Syracuse.com beat writer Mike Waters break down the Orange after its 37-point loss at Duke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A crazy week in Syracuse sports: Wildhack retires, Dome lights go out, SU wins in 2OT, 12.02.2026 31:33

Syracuse.com reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss the impact of John Wildhack's retirement and how that could affect the future of Adrian Autry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't be fooled by the final score: Syracuse got blown out by North Carolina 03.02.2026 32:28

Former Syracuse point guard Brandon Triche and Syracuse.com beat writer Mike Waters talk SU basketball and the Orange's latest loss to North Carolina. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After 4 straight losses, what's next for the Syracuse Orange? 02.02.2026 30:59

Syracuse.com basketball reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss Syracuse and the future of head coach Adrian Autry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How bad is it for the Syracuse Orange after back-to-back losses? 22.01.2026 30:57

Former Syracuse point guard Brandon Triche joins Syracuse.com reporter Mike Waters to discuss the struggling Orange basketball team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sizing up Syracuse after Orange's 3rd straight ACC win 15.01.2026 26:06

Syracuse.com reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss SU's win over Florida State, Donnie Freeman's continued stellar play and the upcoming schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What we learned from Syracuse's win at Georgia Tech? 08.01.2026 24:44

Former Syracuse point guard Brandon Triche and Syracuse.com reporter Mike Waters discuss Donnie Freeman's impact, the Orange's improved free throw shooting and those troublesome turnovers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Syracuse's loss to Clemson: Donnie Freeman returns, Orange offense falters 02.01.2026 26:36

Syracuse.com reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota analyze the Orange's performance in the loss to Clemson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Analyzing Syracuse's 9-4 record as ACC opener approaches 23.12.2025 26:11

Syracuse.com reporters Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss the Orange's 9-4 record, the impact of Donnie Freeman's return, the problem with free throw shooting and what SU needs to do in the ACC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices