Mike Waters

Adrian Autry has called Noah Lobdell the leader of the bench, responsible for keeping the Orange's reserves engaged throughout the game.

Deron Rippey, a top recruit in the 2026 class, has cut his list of schools down to five.

Syracuse (3-0) will host Monmouth on Tuesday at the JMA Wireless Dome.

Syracuse guard JJ Starling suffered a right leg injury in the Orange's season-opener against Binghamton and then sat out the team's second game vs. Delaware State.

The Syracuse Orange faced Drexel at the XFinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on Saturday.

JJ Starling didn't play in SU's win over Drexel on Saturday, while sophomore forward Tyler Betsey suffered an ankle injury.

Syracuse's game against Drexel marks the Orange's first trip to Philly since 2014 and its first road game against an unranked team from a non-Power Five conference since 2006.

Syracuse.com basketball reporter Mike Waters answers readers' questions.

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 competition.

Syracuse freshman Kiyan Anthony had 19 points, four assists, three rebounds and steal as the Orange beat Delaware State on Saturday.