The Syracuse Orange need to score efficiently enough in the half court to win their most difficult games. It’s easy to remember (and forget) last year’s 51-49 loss to Notre Dame. Jim Boeheim’s proclamation that the press and 10 ensuing steals were the difference in SU’s 66-34 opening win over an underwhelming Eastern Washington team presents both positive and negative indications into a new season.
The Orange can and will induce their press upon opponents with newfound depth in order to spark the offense. Yet, their infusion of talent should elevate the team’s offensive fortune sans relying on said press.