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Syracuse University announced the addition of 5-foot-10 forward Elif Çayir from Turkey's Halkbank Super League, joining a transfer class that also features Emely Rodriguez, Jaleesa Molina, Tyi Skinner and Sarah Rambus, while Uche Izoje and Shy Hawkins lead a returning core.
The Syracuse Athletic Department is inviting supporters to travel to Connecticut this autumn for a series of football and basketball games, including an October 3 showdown at UConn and two October 12‑13 exhibition contests at the Mohegan Sun, with the contests potentially spawning a trophy series and encouraging fans to explore the state’s cuisine and historic sites.
Syracuse University’s men’s and women’s basketball programs will face UConn in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Exhibition Series this fall, reviving a storied rivalry and drawing criticism from head coach Felisha Legette-Jack.
Syracuse University’s men’s and women’s basketball programs will face the University of Connecticut in a two‑game exhibition series at the Mohegan Sun this fall, reviving a storied rivalry and sparking commentary from Coach Felisha Legette‑Jack.
Tickets go on sale August 12 for the first meeting between the programs since 2018, featuring a look back at recent NCAA tournament encounters and conference history.
The exhibition event, scheduled for October 12 and 13, 2026, pits the Syracuse Orange against the UConn Huskies in a highly anticipated matchup.
The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame will host a pair of high‑profile exhibition games in October 2026, pitting Syracuse against UConn in both women's and men's contests at the Mohegan Sun.
During a Capitol Hill hearing, Memphis Tigers head coach Charles Huff warned that without legislative intervention, the future of college sports is at risk, urging support for a bipartisan bill.
Coach Charles Huff of the University of Memphis joined a high‑profile Capitol Hill forum on June 10, where Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell outlined the Protect College Sports Act, a proposal aimed at strengthening antitrust safeguards, regulating player movement and clarifying media rights.
The university announced the hiring of Amber Moore, a rising star in women's basketball, to help shape the program's next era of success.
Syracuse University’s latest Form 990 filing reveals a dramatic rise in compensation for its coaching staff, with Fran Brown topping the list at $2.99 million and a $10 million buyout to former head coach Dino Babers. The data underscores a broader investment in the program and reflects shifting revenue dynamics within college sports.
After a season limited by injury and suspension, Emely Rodriguez joins the Orange, bringing a proven scoring threat and defensive intensity.
After a injury‑limited year at Iowa, Rodriguez brings 7.2 points per game and a competitive edge to Syracuse, which recently upset Iowa State in the NCAA tournament and is looking to bolster its roster for the upcoming season.
The transfer of Emely Rodriguez to Syracuse University brings new offensive firepower and defensive grit to a program that finished last season with a 24‑9 record and an upset over Iowa State in the NCAA Tournament.
Syracuse’s basketball programs have open scholarship spots for the 2026‑27 season, and the outcome of an NCAA eligibility proposal — including a Domonique Darius waiver case — could reshape roster planning before the May 22 Division I Cabinet meeting.