Ian Nicholas

2 weeks ago | cnycentral.com | Ian Nicholas |Samantha Croston

There’s a reason Syracuse Football led the nation in passing offense last season. Although he wasn’t with SU at the time, new wide receivers coach Myles White has already figured out why. “With what we do offensively, it’s pretty sophisticated for college,” said White after practice Wednesday. “Especially at the receiver position.”Maybe that’s because when Orange head coach Fran Brown assembled his staff over a year ago, he plucked his offensive coordinator and receivers coach from the NFL.

2 weeks ago | cnycentral.com | Ian Nicholas |Samantha Croston

Syracuse Men’s Basketball has been busy since the transfer portal opened two weeks ago. And it doesn’t close until Tuesday, April 22. Yet SU’s 2025-26 roster already looks unrecognizable. Let’s get you up to speed halfway through the transfer cycle. F/C Ibrahim Souare (via Georgia Tech)G Nait George (via Georgia Tech)G/F Nate Kingz (via Oregon State)F/C William Kyle (via UCLA)The Orange’s two most recent additions are more than familiar with the ACC.

3 weeks ago | cnycentral.com | Ian Nicholas |Samantha Croston

The last few days have been extremely kind to one of basketball's royal families. On Tuesday night, Carmelo Anthony was named Syracuse University's 2025 commencement speaker. And less than 24 hours later, the SU alum added Basketball Hall of Famer to his resume. But while Carmelo's racked up off-the-court accolades, Kiyan Anthony has dominated the hardwood.

1 month ago | cnycentral.com | Ian Nicholas |Samantha Croston

From three wins to Section III champions, Nottingham Girls’ Basketball is poised to make noise in the first round of the state tournament Saturday night against Catholic Central. After going just 3-16 last season, the Bulldogs are barking loud and clear. Head Coach Cintia Johnson returned to her alma mater three years ago and inherited a hurting program. Nottingham didn’t have enough players to field a varsity team.

2 months ago | cnycentral.com | Ian Nicholas |Samantha Croston

Like any good point guard, Bishop Ludden’s Ava Carpenter raises the level of those around her. The junior leads not just the Gaelic Knights, but all of Section III in assists per game (5.6). Carpenter also paces Ludden (12-3) in points, steals, and made threes. “I don’t think it’s just me, it’s definitely my teammates,” said the 2024 All-CNY large school girls basketball team selection.