Mike Waters

College Hoops Writer at The Post-Standard

College Hoops Writer at Syracuse.com

College hoops writer at https://t.co/M3MDzFmdKj and the Post-Standard. Past-President of US Basketball Writers Assn. UNC grad. Lucky husband. Proud father of 2.

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St. Joseph softball team season ends with run-rule loss to Hallettsville Sacred Heart

5 days ago | theeagle.com | Mike Waters

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Who is the oldest player in Syracuse basketball history? (Mike’s Mailbox)

6 days ago | syracuse.com | Mike Waters

Syracuse, N.Y. – One of the best things about Mike’s Mailbox is that I learn some amazing things as a result of a question from a reader. Whether it’s a long-held record or a statistic I never considered before, I can always count on the readers to point out or ask about incredible stuff. That’s true of this week’s Mailbox. I got a question from a reader based on the growing number of older players in college basketball.
Why Tyler Betsey transferred to Syracuse: ‘Straight up, they have an opportunity’

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Mike Waters

Syracuse, N.Y. – When Tyler Betsey officially entered his name in the NCAA’s transfer portal, the first phone call came just 10 minutes later. Over the course of the next week or so, Betsey, a 6-foot-8 freshman, heard from several schools, including Utah, Virginia and Georgia Tech. “I’m not sure how many exactly,’’ Betsey said of the number of coaches that reached out to him, “but it was a lot for sure.”One school he hadn’t heard from was Syracuse.
Syracuse forward receives invite to NBA G League Elite Camp

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Mike Waters

Syracuse, N.Y. ― Syracuse forward Jyare Davis has received an invitation to the NBA G League Elite Camp, according to Michael Scotto of USA Today. Davis averaged 9.4 points and 4.9 rebounds per game this past season. The 6-foot-7 forward appeared in 33 games and started 22 for the Orange, stepping into the starting lineup after freshman Donnie Freeman went down with a foot injury.
Syracuse AD John Wildhack appointed to NCAA Selection Committee

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Mike Waters

Syracuse, N.Y. ― John Wildhack, Syracuse’s director of athletics, has been appointed to the NCAA’s Dvision I Men’s Basketball Committee. The NCAA made the announcement on Friday. Wildhack replaces North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham as the Atlantic Coast Conference’s representative on the committee. Wildhack will serve a five-year term that will officially begin Sept. 1 and end in 2030.
The Syracuse coaches are telling us exactly what they’re looking for in the transfer portal

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Mike Waters

Syracuse, N.Y. ― Syracuse coach Adrian Autry likes to keep a tight lid on the Orange’s activities in the transfer portal. But after adding five transfers to the Orange’s roster for the 2025-26 season, Autry and his staff are making it very clear as to what kind of player they’re looking for now. It’s been two weeks since Syracuse’s last portal transfer ― Bryce Zephir, a 6-4 guard from Montana State.
Does Syracuse have a true center on its 2025-26 roster? (Mike’s Mailbox)

1 week ago | syracuse.com | Mike Waters

Syracuse, N.Y. – The Syracuse Orange’s roster for the 2025-26 season currently consists of 11 players, including two returning players, five transfers and four high school recruits. But a lot of readers are wondering if Syracuse has one true center. That’s where we start off this Mike’s Mailbox along with a couple of questions about players who aren’t on SU’s roster. If you have questions for the Mailbox, on any subject, send them to [email protected].
Early entrants to 2025 NBA draft include a Syracuse native, a dozen ACC players

2 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Mike Waters

Syracuse, N.Y. ― The NBA released the list of early entrants in the league’s 2025 draft on Tuesday. The 106 players who chose to enter the draft despite having college eligibility remaining is the lowest number since 2015. The list includes international players. Early entry candidates for 2025 NBA draftAmong the players who put their names into the draft were a Syracuse native plus a dozen players who were at ACC schools this past season.
Has Syracuse got enough talent on its roster for the 2025-26 season? (Mike’s Mailbox)

2 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Mike Waters

Syracuse, N.Y. – For years college basketball fans pored over high school class rankings to gauge how good their team would be next season. Now, fans look just as much to transfer class rankings, as the addition of veteran players can have more of an impact on a team’s success than incoming freshmen. So when I got a question from a reader about the talent on Syracuse’s roster for the 2025-26 season, I looked at both SU’s recruiting class as well as its transfers.
Former Syracuse assistant gets high-profile post with New Orleans Pelicans

3 weeks ago | syracuse.com | Mike Waters

Syracuse, N.Y. ― Troy Weaver, a former Syracuse basketball assistant coach, has been named Senior Vice President of the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans. Weaver will work with Joe Dumars, the former Detroit Pistons executive, who was recently hired as the Pelicans’ president of basketball operations. Marc Spears of Andscape first reported the Pelicans’ hiring of Weaver. Weaver was an assistant at Syracuse from 2000 to 2004.

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Mike Waters @MikeWatersSYR

9 May 25

The plot thickens.

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Mike Waters @MikeWatersSYR

9 May 25

When UNC hired Belichick, I told a friend "I give it a year.'' I'm beginning to think the Belichick era at UNC won't last that long.

Pablo Torre Finds Out @pablofindsout

Sources tell @PabloTorre that Bill Belichick's girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, is now banned from UNC's football facility. One Belichick family source adds: "There is deep worry for how detrimental Jordon can be for not just North Carolina but Bill's legacy, reputation — everything https://t.co/59xQQtqyc0

Mike Waters @MikeWatersSYR

9 May 25

Big time. Need to tear up the drawings and start over.