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Young, RL (2005–2015). "Big East Scholar-Athlete Award". orangehoops.org . Retrieved December 16, 2018. NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Attendance Leaders Year-by-Year (1970–2018)" (PDF). fs.ncaa.org . Retrieved December 16, 2018. Syracuse University Athletics – Legends of the Pen: Basketball Home Courts" . Retrieved July 27, 2012. The orange basketball also made the game more accessible to people with visual impairments, who could now follow the bright ball as it was passed around the court. The Role of Television in the Adoption of the Orange Basketball Young, RLYoung (2005–2013). "Big East Defensive Player of the Year". orangehoops.org . Retrieved December 16, 2018.

On February 13, 1980, the Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball team upset #2 ranked Syracuse 52–50 in the final planned, regular season game at Manley Field House, where the Orange boasted a 57-game home winning streak. Georgetown head coach John Thompson Jr. would declare after the victory during the news conference that "Manley Field House is officially closed". The game gave birth to a rivalry, not just between schools but between two contrasting future Hall of Fame coaches. [47] The Syracuse Orange men's basketball program is an intercollegiate men's basketball team representing Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York. The program is classified in the NCAA Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and the team competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Indicates season for which the school's overall and/or conference record has been later adjusted by penalty, however the titles are claimed by the university Conference regular-season champions [ edit ] Syracuse University honors jersey/uniform numbers of its athletes, but the numbers are not officially "retired" and remain active. [63] Historically, Syracuse University has restricted the men's basketball team from wearing such numbers, but there have also been exceptions to this custom. An example of the former is Carmelo Anthony, who wore #22 in high school, but since the number was already "retired" at Syracuse, Anthony chose #15 as an alternate upon his arrival. Similarly, Gerry McNamara wore #31 in high school, also "retired" by Syracuse University (McNamara chose #3 instead). Before we dive into the evolution of the orange basketball, it is important to understand the exact color of a basketball.Cougar Clawed: SU loses to Houston 62-46 (Brent Axe recap)". syracuse. March 28, 2021 . Retrieved May 12, 2021. record stands as of December 18, 2018, and does not reflect wins vacated by the NCAA from 2004 to 2007 and 2010 to 2012. The 2007–08 season for the Orange was up and down. The Orange had a 50-point win over East Tennessee State on December 15, the largest margin of victory in 20 seasons. [32] They recorded top-25 wins over Georgetown [33] and Marquette. [34] But the team lost to Villanova in the Big East tournament opening round, and to UMass in the NIT. UMass became the first team ever to beat the Orange twice in the same season at the Carrier Dome. [35] a b "NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Attendance Leaders Year-by-Year (1970–2018)" (PDF). fs.ncaa.org . Retrieved December 11, 2018. Basketballs have come a long way since their inception, evolving from brown leather balls to the iconic orange basketballs we see on the court today.

The orange color was introduced for visibility purposes, making it easier for players, referees, and spectators to see the ball. The vibrant hue also had psychological effects on players, making the game even more exciting. Syracuse basketball players in ACC All-Defensive teams since 2013–14 season. [77] ACC All-Defensive team players Polacek, Scott. "College Basketball: 15 Arenas You Don't Want to Play in". Bleacher Report . Retrieved December 11, 2018. The orange basketball became the standard color for basketballs worldwide, and it has had a significant impact on the game, even improving player performance. While not all basketballs are orange, the bright hue will always be associated with this popular sport.a b "Syracuse Orange Index". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com . Retrieved December 11, 2018. The Orange appeared in the only National Campus Basketball Tournament where they were champions with a record of 3–0. [61] Year Events, UKi Media & (October 1, 2020). "Syracuse University installs largest centerhung videoboard in college sports". Stadia Magazine . Retrieved December 22, 2020. In March 2015, the NCAA released its infractions report which found that Syracuse had possibly violated rules. As a result, 101 wins were vacated by the NCAA in the 2004–2005, 2006–2007, 2010–2011, and 2011–2012 seasons. See also: Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year Most Improved Player of the Year [75]