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Syracuse Orange Basketball has landed elite transfer portal point guard Naithan George from the Georgie Tech Yellow Jackets, according to On3's Joe Tipton. Naithan George is a massive upgrade from Adrian Autry's squad a year ago. George replaces Jaquan Carlos as the Orange's starting point guard. George gives Syracuse a really solid starting backcourt with JJ Starling.  Jackson Holzer reacts to Sy...

Syracuse Orange Basketball has reportedly completed a zoom call with Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets transfer point guard Naithan George, according to CBS Sports' Jon Rothstein. George led the ACC in assists in 2024-25, and could be a great addition to Adrian Autry's squad. The North Carolina Tar Heels and Oklahoma Sooners also completed interviews for George. If Syracuse can't land the Toronto native...

Duke Blue Devils basketball is on fire, storming into the NCAA Final Four with a thrilling showdown against Houston on the horizon. Can Duke's offensive juggernaut outmaneuver Houston's top-tier defense? Explore Duke's impressive NCAA tournament journey, spotlighting star players like Cooper Flag and their strategic edge. The episode features insights from Alex Donno, Isaac Shade, Kenton Gibbs, Ja...

Syracuse Orange Basketball landed Oregon State Beavers Guard Nate Kingz from the transfer portal. Kingz is Adrian Autry and Alex Kline's second portal addition, joining UCLA's William Kyle. Kingz shot 45% 3PT in his lone season in the West Coast Conference. Kingz profiles as Syracuse's starting two or three with JJ Starling and a potential point guard in the transfer portal.  Jackson Holzer reacts...

Syracuse Orange Football and Colorado's joint Spring Game proposal was recently denied by the NCAA. Syracuse Head Coach Fran Brown joked that the NCAA would've approved the proposal had it been Bill Belichick and Bill O'Brien of North Carolina and Boston College respectively, and Fran Brown is probably not wrong. Plus, Fran Brown had high praise for four-star true freshman Demetres Samuel Jr. and...

Syracuse Orange Basketball appears to be in good shape to land its second player from the transfer portal, Oregon State guard Nate Kingz. Adrian Autry and Syracuse are also connected to a number of point guards including: Nick Boyd, Desmond Claude and Silas Demary Jr. The Orange have also shown interest in Arizona guard KJ Lewis, and were involved with Dedan Thomas.  Jackson Holzer brings on 247sp...

Syracuse Orange Basketball was reportedly a finalist for UNLV transfer point guard, Dedan Thomas, per On3's Joe Tipton. Thomas ultimately chose to commit to the LSU Tigers over the Kentucky Wildcats, Florida Gators and Syracuse Orange. Adrian Autry's squad was not publicly linked to Dedan Thomas prior to his commitment. It could reveal that Syracuse is working on some big moves behind-the-scenes....

Syracuse Orange Basketball's primary focus in the transfer portal needs to be getting players that can shoot and/or defend at a high level. Silas Demary Jr. and Keonte Jones can fit both categories. Malachi Smith, Jacari White, Nate Kingz, Amarion Dickerson and Quincy Ballard can at least shoot or defend. Syracuse's other targets fit neither category. For example: Derrian Ford, Kezza Giffa, and De...

Syracuse Orange Basketball forward Petar Majstorovic has entered the NCAA transfer portal, per multiple reports. Majstorovic spent one season with Syracuse and Adrian Autry, and he averaged about three points-per-game. Syracuse has lost five players to the portal: Majstorovic, Kyle Cuffe, Chris Bell, Elijah "Choppa" Moore, and Chance Westry. Syracuse needs to stop recruiting lower-level recruits i...

Syracuse Orange Football and Fran Brown continue to dominate Florida high school recruiting. The Orange secured a verbal commitment from edge rusher Kamron Wilson, a top-600 overall overall. Syracuse beat out the Florida State Seminoles and Mike Norvell. The Cuse also has another edge rusher commit from the state of Florida: four-star Jarius Rodgers.  Jackson Holzer brings on the Host of 'The Port...

Syracuse Orange Basketball has two interest in two more players in the transfer portal: Georgia Bulldogs point guard Silas Demary Jr. and Dayton Flyers point guard Malachi Smith. Both would make fine additions for Adrian Autry's squad. Syracuse has also shown interest in Jacari White, Amarion Dickerson, Del Jones and Derrian Ford. Kobe MaGee and Treysen Eaglestaff are now both off the board for Sy...

Will Adrian Autry and Alex Kline get quality transfer portal players for Syracuse Basketball this offseason? Who knows. However, Syracuse is poised to bring in a lot of transfers. UCLA Bruins center William Kyle is the first of most likely five or more portal additions this offseason. Syracuse currently only has seven players under scholarship.  Jackson Holzer explains why Syracuse will have a lar...

Syracuse Orange Basketball has publicly expressed interest in three more players in the transfer portal over the past 48 hours: Amarion Dickerson (Robert Morris), Derrian Ford (Arkansas State) and Del Jones (Clemson). Dickerson could be a perfect fit for Adrian Autry's squad with his ability to score on the wing. He was the Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year. Ford's profile doesn't provid...

Syracuse Orange Basketball secured UCLA Bruins Center William Kyle from the transfer portal. Kyle was the 2024 Summit League Defensive Player of the Year at South Dakota State prior to transferring to UCLA last season. Kyle played in all 32 games for UCLA, and he averaged three points and two rebounds per game. Kyle will hopefully fit better in Adrian Autry's offensive system.  Jackson Holzer reac...

Syracuse Orange Football's Spring practices are underway. Head Coach Fran Brown met the media to talk about the losses of Kyle McCord, Oronde Gadsden, LeQuint Allen and others. Coach Brown also shed light on Syracuse's quarterback competition, headlined by LSU Tigers transfer Rickie Collins. Fran Brown also provided an update on Zeed Haynes retiring from football.  Jackson Holzer reacts to Fran Br...

Duke Blue Devils dominate the NCAA tournament with a performance that leaves fans and analysts buzzing. Can anyone stop Duke's march to the championship? With star players like Tyrese Proctor leading the charge, the Blue Devils showcase a blend of talented freshmen and seasoned upperclassmen, making them a formidable force. The episode also explores new coaching hires in the ACC, spotlighting Ryan...

Fran Brown helped Syracuse go 10-3 last season and proved non-traditional college football programs could knock off top 10 teams like the Miami Hurricanes. For Syracuse to produce a successful 2025 season, Brown must first pick a new quarterback. Jackson Holzer of Locked On Syracuse joins the show to help predict the Orange’s next quarterback will be Rickie Collins or another signal-caller. Holzer...

Syracuse Orange Basketball's offseason is going according to plan. JJ Starling and Donnie Freeman are returning to Adrian Autry's squad. Elijah "Choppa" Moore, Chris Bell, Kyle Cuffe and Chance Westry are leaving in the transfer portal. Now, Syracuse must strike in the transfer portal. Donovan Dent and Quincy Ballard could be ideal fits for the Orange. Plus, what should the expectations be for Kiy...

Syracuse Orange Basketball will have JJ Starling and Donnie Freeman back with Adrian Autry's squad next season. Starling and Freeman were Syracuse's leading scorers in 2024-25, and project to serve as core pieces along with Sadiq White and Kiyan Anthony next season. Now, it's all about what's next for Syracuse. The Orange need to find at least one more stud in the transfer portal, along with sever...

Syracuse Orange Basketball guard Chance Westry has officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, per the Transfer Portal Report. Westry spent two years with Adrian Autry's squad, but injuries limited him to three total games with Syracuse. The Orange have four players in the transfer portal: Kyle Cuffe, Chris Bell, Elijah "Choppa" Moore, and Chance Westry. We're still awaiting word on JJ Starling a...

The NCAA Transfer Portal is officially open, and it's a huge one for Syracuse Basketball and Head Coach Adrian Autry. The Orange enter with plenty of roster spots available, giving General Manager Alex Kline much needed flexibility. Hopefully, Syracuse is competitive financially as On3 reports the top schools will spend around on $7-$8 million in the transfer portal. Also, expect to hear soon rega...

Syracuse Orange Football Spring practice is underway. Fran Brown and Deion Sanders have both agreed to have a Syracuse vs. Colorado Spring Game. Now, it's up to the NCAA to approve it. Syracuse guard Mark Petry is officially back for the Orange, but wide receiver Zeed Haynes has retired from football. Syracuse picked up two 2026 verbal commits recently: E'Shawn Sutton and Darnell Stokes Jr. Syracu...

Syracuse Orange Basketball guard Elijah "Choppa" Moore plans to enter the transfer portal, per On3's Joe Tipton. Moore was a consensus four-star recruit in Adrian Autry's 2024 high school recruiting class. Choppa averaged five points-per-game in his one season with Syracuse. Now, we await to see whether or not JJ Starling and/or Donnie Freeman decide to enter the transfer portal.  Jackson Holzer r...

Syracuse Orange Basketball Forward Chris Bell plans to enter the transfer portal, per multiple reports. Bell had a promising 2023-24, in which he 42% 3PT for Adrian Autry's squad. However, Bell regressed in 2024-25. Syracuse must replace Bell's three-point shooting. The Orange are reportedly interested in Kobe MaGee and Jacari White. Both are quality three-point shooters.  Jackson Holzer talks abo...

Following Kyle Cuffe's departure from Syracuse Basketball in the transfer portal, Adrian Autry's squad has six eligible returning players on the roster for next season. But, don't expect much of them to be back. The statuses of JJ Starling and Donnie Freeman are still unknown, while the writing appears to be on the wall for: Chris Bell, Chance Westry and Elijah "Choppa" Moore.  Jackson Holzer disc...