What Syracuse University basketball fan wouldn’t want to see C.J. Fair throw down one more left-handed slam, watch Trevor Cooney drill a few quick-trigger 3-pointers or witness Eric Devendorf woof one more time after converting a scoop layup as he gets fouled?
That’s what The Basketball Tournament will do, allowing Orange fans to once again cheer on former Orange stars. But the fourth-year event is also about a $2 million prize for the winning team. The TBT gets under way Saturday and for the third straight year a group of former SU stars are playing for a team named “Boeheim’s Army,” a tribute to their former coach. Read More
MORE ORANGE HOOPS COVERAGE:
– An appreciation of The Basketball Tournament, a great thing that allows for weird things to happen (NunesMagician.com)
– Kemba Walker pushed Charlotte Hornets to sign Michael Carter-Williams (Syracuse.com)
– Hours before death, a phone call from Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim (Syracuse.com)
– Carmelo Anthony trade rumors: Houston? Cleveland? Where will ex-Syracuse star go? (Syracuse.com)
– What channel is Boeheim’s Army on? (Syracuse.com)
– Frank Howard ready to lead Syracuse basketball after briefly considering transfer (Syracuse.com)
