Mike Waters
@mikewaterssyr.bsky.social
College basketball writer at Syracuse.com. Past-president of US Basketball Writers Association. UNC grad. Husband to Robin and proud father of 2.
Syracuse’s defense is suffocating opponents, but tougher tests are coming (podcast) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s defense is suffocating opponents, but tougher tests are coming (podcast)
After allowing just 47 and 43 points to Binghamton and Delaware State, Syracuse's defense is showing promising signs, but questions remain about whether this improvement will translate against tougher...
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November 12, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Syracuse’s defense is suffocating opponents, but tougher tests are coming (podcast) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s defense is suffocating opponents, but tougher tests are coming (podcast) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s defense is suffocating opponents, but tougher tests are coming (podcast)
After allowing just 47 and 43 points to Binghamton and Delaware State, Syracuse's defense is showing promising signs, but questions remain about whether this improvement will translate against tougher...
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November 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Syracuse’s defense is suffocating opponents, but tougher tests are coming (podcast) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Kiyan Anthony’s first college start: An early morning, a nap and a Syracuse win www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Kiyan Anthony’s first college start: An early morning, a nap a big game and an SU win
Syracuse freshman Kiyan Anthony had 19 points, four assists, three rebounds and steal as the Orange beat Delaware State on Saturday.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Kiyan Anthony’s first college start: An early morning, a nap and a Syracuse win www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s JJ Starling to miss Orange’s game vs. Delaware State www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s JJ Starling to miss Orange’s game vs. Delaware State
Syracuse guard JJ Starling has been listed as day-to-day since injuring his right hamstring in the Orange's game vs. Binghamton on Monday.
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November 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Syracuse’s JJ Starling to miss Orange’s game vs. Delaware State www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
When was the last time Syracuse had 10 or more dunks in a game? (Mike’s Mailbox) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
When was the last time Syracuse had 10 or more dunks in a game? (Mike’s Mailbox)
Syracuse.com basketball reporter Mike Waters answers readers' questions.
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November 6, 2025 at 11:39 AM
When was the last time Syracuse had 10 or more dunks in a game? (Mike’s Mailbox) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Naithan George played like his Syracuse teammates envisioned: ‘He’s a wizard out there’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Naithan George played like his SU teammates knew he could: ‘He’s a wizard out there’
George scored an efficient 14 points, had eight assists and five steals in SU's win over Binghamton.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Naithan George played like his Syracuse teammates envisioned: ‘He’s a wizard out there’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
In place of an injured JJ Starling, Kiyan Anthony shines in his Syracuse debut www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
In place of an injured JJ Starling, Kiyan Anthony shines in his Syracuse debut
When Syracuse guard JJ Starling limped to the Orange bench early in Monday's game against Binghamton, Kiyan Anthony knew he had to step up.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:34 AM
In place of an injured JJ Starling, Kiyan Anthony shines in his Syracuse debut www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse basketball opens critically important season tonight vs. Binghamton www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse basketball opens critically important season tonight vs. Binghamton
Syracuse, which is coming off a 14-19 season a year ago, opens the 2025-26 season Monday night vs. Binghamton at the JMA Wireless Dome.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Syracuse basketball opens critically important season tonight vs. Binghamton www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s Sadiq White provides energy, dunks and treys: ‘He’s got that pop’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s Sadiq White provides energy, dunks and treys: ‘He’s got that pop’
Syracuse freshman Sadiq White supplied energy and a lot of dunks in the Orange's win over Pace in Wednesday's exhibition.
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October 31, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Syracuse’s Sadiq White provides energy, dunks and treys: ‘He’s got that pop’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Who will back-up Naithan George at point guard for Syracuse basketball? (Mike’s mailbox) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Who will back-up Naithan George at point guard for Syracuse basketball? (Mike’s mailbox)
Syracuse.com basketball reporter Mike Waters answers readers' questions.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Who will back-up Naithan George at point guard for Syracuse basketball? (Mike’s mailbox) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Jordan Smith, elite basketball recruit in 2026 class, schedules visit to Syracuse www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Jordan Smith, elite basketball recruit in 2026 class, schedules visit to Syracuse
Jordan Smith, a 6-foot-2 combo guard at Paul VI High School in Fairfax, Va., is rated as the No. 2 recruit in the 2026 class by both ESPN.com and 247Sports.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Jordan Smith, elite basketball recruit in 2026 class, schedules visit to Syracuse www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s exhibition vs. Buffalo: What’s encouraging? What’s concerning? www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse’s exhibition vs. Buffalo: What’s encouraging? What’s concerning?
As Syracuse gets ready to host Pace in an exhibition on Wednesday, here are some of the major takeaways from the Orange's 76-66 win over Buffalo on Saturday.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Syracuse’s exhibition vs. Buffalo: What’s encouraging? What’s concerning? www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
How to watch Syracuse’s exhibition game against Pace www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
How to watch Syracuse’s exhibition game against Pace
The Syracuse Orange will host Pace in an exhibition at the JMA Wireless Dome on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:05 PM
How to watch Syracuse’s exhibition game against Pace www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Watch: Which Syracuse basketball player won our Orange trivia challenge? (video) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Watch: Which Syracuse basketball player won our Orange trivia challenge? (video)
At Syracuse's media day, we came up with a trivia contest for the SU players. Four players ended up in a tie, so we had to go to our tie-breaker question.
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October 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Watch: Which Syracuse basketball player won our Orange trivia challenge? (video) www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Why Syracuse coach Adrian Autry wanted to add more versatility to Orange roster www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Why Syracuse coach Adrian Autry wanted to add more versatility to Orange roster
Syracuse coach Adrian Autry looked for versatile, multi-positional players in the transfer portal and on the recruiting trail.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Why Syracuse coach Adrian Autry wanted to add more versatility to Orange roster www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
How to watch Syracuse basketball’s exhibition game vs. Buffalo www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
How to watch Syracuse basketball’s exhibition game vs. Buffalo
The Syracuse Orange men's basketball team will play its first exhibition game of the season on Saturday against Buffalo in the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:08 PM
How to watch Syracuse basketball’s exhibition game vs. Buffalo www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse men’s basketball staffer leaves Orange to join New York Knicks www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse men’s basketball staffer leaves Orange to join New York Knicks
Eugene Tulyagijja worked closely with Syracuse general manager Alex Klein.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Syracuse men’s basketball staffer leaves Orange to join New York Knicks www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Public dedication of Jim Boeheim mural in downtown Syracuse set for Saturday www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Public dedication of Jim Boeheim mural in downtown Syracuse set for Saturday
Jim Boeheim, Onondaga County executive Ryan McMahon and some members of the current Syracuse basketball team expected to attend Saturday's dedication of the 3-story mural in downtown Syracuse.
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October 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Public dedication of Jim Boeheim mural in downtown Syracuse set for Saturday www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse basketball freshman brings a missed mindset: ‘Give me the hardest assignment’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse freshman brings a missed mindset: ‘Give me the hardest assignment’
Adrian Autry delivered one of the most grandiose statements during the Orange's media day about freshman Sadiq White Jr.
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October 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Syracuse basketball freshman brings a missed mindset: ‘Give me the hardest assignment’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse coach Adrian Autry on what ‘meaningful games in March’ means to him www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Syracuse coach Adrian Autry on what ‘meaningful games in March’ means to him
Syracuse athletic director has said the SU basketball team needs to play meaningful games in March. At the team's annual media day on Wednesday, SU coach Adrian Autry said what that means to him.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Syracuse coach Adrian Autry on what ‘meaningful games in March’ means to him www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
A farewell to Syracuse great Lawrence Moten: ‘He connected everybody’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
A farewell to Syracuse great Lawrence Moten: ‘He connected everybody’
Syracuse players and coaches spanning decades attended Lawrence Moten's funeral in Upper Marlboro, Md., on Friday.
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October 10, 2025 at 8:32 PM
A farewell to Syracuse great Lawrence Moten: ‘He connected everybody’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
The CW completes Syracuse’s ACC schedule with 4 games www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
The CW completes Syracuse’s ACC schedule with 4 games
In addition to the four games on The CW, Syracuse announced start times and TV info for two more non-conference games.
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October 8, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The CW completes Syracuse’s ACC schedule with 4 games www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
What made Lawrence Moten so beloved? ‘He embraced Syracuse and they loved him for it’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
What made Lawrence Moten so beloved? ‘He embraced Syracuse and they loved him for it’
Lawrence Moten, the all-time leading scorer in Syracuse basketball history, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 53.
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October 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
What made Lawrence Moten so beloved? ‘He embraced Syracuse and they loved him for it’ www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
What makes our beat reporters encouraged (and concerned) about Syracuse basketball? www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
What makes our beat reporters encouraged (and concerned) about Syracuse basketball?
Staff writers Mike Waters and Donna Ditota discuss what concerns them and what doesn't about the Syracuse basketball team.
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September 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
What makes our beat reporters encouraged (and concerned) about Syracuse basketball? www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Former Syracuse center Naheem McLeod has new college basketball home www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...
Former Syracuse center Naheem McLeod has new college basketball home
McLeod played for the Orange for two seasons after transferring from Florida State.
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September 29, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Former Syracuse center Naheem McLeod has new college basketball home www.syracuse.com/orangebasket...