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The Orange will host Sacred Heart on November 3, marking the second meeting since 2005. With ACC Freshman of the Year Uche Izoje back in the lineup and coach Jessica Mannetti steering the Pioneers, the stage is set for a compelling start to the season.
Syracuse University is preserving a scholarship for graduate guard Dominique Darius, who is appealing an NCAA waiver denial after a season marred by injury. Coach Legette-Jack’s public support underscores the team’s confidence in Darius’s abilities and her family’s deep ties to the school.
Syracuse’s standout freshman center Uche Izoje earned ACC Rookie of the Year and All‑ACC honors, leading the team to a 24‑9 record and a second‑round NCAA tournament run. ESPN predicts a breakout sophomore year, while the program bolsters its roster with French guard Célaine Ricco ahead of the 2026‑27 campaign.
Uche Izoje's performance in the 2026 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament has earned her recognition as a breakout candidate by ESPN, spotlighting her impact on the Syracuse Orange and raising expectations for the team's prospects.
Uche Izoje, a rising sophomore center for Syracuse women's basketball, has been selected among ESPN's top ten breakout candidates for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign, highlighting the impact of her record‑setting freshman season and her commitment to returning for a second year.
France completed a flawless 7‑0 run in Lithuania to capture the 2026 U20 EuroBasket crown, with Syracuse recruit Célaine Ricco contributing off the bench.
The NCAA expands the 2027 tournament to 76 teams, reshaping seeding for the women's bracket and setting a demanding non‑conference schedule for Syracuse, which welcomes new transfers and international prospects.
Le Moyne College’s women’s basketball team will welcome Syracuse University on Dec. 16 in a landmark matchup that pits two rising programs against each other.
Louisville’s women’s basketball program has chosen to forgo a dedicated general manager, letting head coach Jeff Walz handle player evaluations, negotiations and strategic partnerships, a model that aligns with a broader shift toward professionalized college sports.
Syracuse women's basketball welcomes Turkish guard Elif Çayir and a host of new players for the 2026‑27 season.
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.
Louisville’s women’s basketball program is gearing up for a 2026‑27 season that could see the Cardinals break through to a deep NCAA tournament run, bolstered by a strong roster and a renewed rivalry with Duke.