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Syracuse had been independent program until it joined the Big East Conference in 1979. In 2013, Syracuse joined the Atlantic Coast Conference. Since its beginnings in 1898, Syracuse had been independent program until it joined the Big East Conference in 1979. From 1975 to 1982, the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) organized annual regional end-of-season men's basketball tournaments for independent Division I ECAC member colleges and universities in the Northeastern United States. The winner of each regional tournament was declared the ECAC regional champion for the season and received an automatic bid in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament. In 2013, Syracuse joined the Atlantic Coast Conference. Young, RL (2005–2015). "Big East Scholar-Athlete Award". orangehoops.org . Retrieved December 16, 2018. The reasons for this are not entirely clear, but it might have something to do with the psychological effects discussed above.

Indicates season for which the school's overall and/or conference record has been later adjusted by penalty a b "USA Basketball Annual Awards". www.usab.com. Archived from the original on March 13, 2015 . Retrieved December 16, 2018. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame:: The Curt Gowdy Media Award(s)". www.hoophall.com . Retrieved January 18, 2019.Syracuse and Georgetown rivalry — Syracuse's biggest rival is Georgetown. The two schools have been playing each other since 1930, but their rivalry was solidified in the 1980s as the respective programs were the leading powers during the infancy of the newly formed Big East conference. 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] Events, UKi Media & (October 1, 2020). "Syracuse University installs largest centerhung videoboard in college sports". Stadia Magazine . Retrieved December 22, 2020. Year in sports: How Pearl Washington influenced the Big East and college basketball". The Daily Orange. April 26, 2016 . Retrieved March 15, 2020.

As a result, Syracuse retained the banner for its 2012 team's run to the NCAA Elite 8 and 2011 advancement to the third round of the NCAA tournament. Also, a Big East Conference official confirmed that the conference's updated media guide continues to list Syracuse as its 2005 and 2006 tournament champion. In 1962, home games moved to the newly constructed Manley Field House which finally gave the team a powerful home court advantage. At one time, the arena held 9,500 people for home games. The team became so fond of the space that its coaches objected to moving to the Carrier Dome when it was opened in 1980. 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]King's Court: The five factors that comprise a daunting home-court advantage". ESPN.com. January 16, 2013 . Retrieved December 11, 2018. One of the most common sights on the court is a bright orange basketball being passed around. But have you ever wondered why basketballs are orange? In this blog post, we'll take a closer look at the evolution of the vibrant shade of basketballs. Table of Contents Basketballs are well-known for their vibrant orange color. This color was made famous by the NBA and other professional leagues. However, not all basketballs are orange.

record stands as of December 18, 2018, and does not reflect wins vacated by the NCAA from 2004 to 2007 and 2010 to 2012. Syracuse University Athletics – Legends of the Pen: Basketball Home Courts" . Retrieved July 27, 2012. Since the Air Jordan I in 1984, we've been designing basketball shoes that players can count on. Our trainers give the traction you need to maximise performance. Nike basketball shoes bring innovation to the court, from Zoom Air units that return energy to cushioning systems that absorb impact. All you need to do is lace up and grab the ball.a b syracuse.com (October 19, 2016). "Syracuse basketball can't keep wins, but it can keep Big East, NCAA banners". syracuse.com . Retrieved December 18, 2018.

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. NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Attendance Leaders Year-by-Year (1970–2018)" (PDF). fs.ncaa.org . Retrieved December 16, 2018. The orange ball stood out against the tan hardwood floors and was easy to follow as it was passed around the court. Why Orange? Unveiling the Reason Behind the Color Before we dive into the evolution of the orange basketball, it is important to understand the exact color of a basketball. Rhoden, William C. (March 30, 1996). "Sports of The Times;Pearl Gets Second Shot At Life". The New York Times.Syracuse basketball players have earned All-America honors over 70 times. Below are the consensus All-American recognitions, 12 of which are Consensus First-Team All-Americans. [67] All-America team selections The Orange underperformed 2014–15 expectations with an 18–13 record behind First Team All-ACC center Rakeem Christmas. [41] Though the team was not eligible for the NCAA tournament due to the self-imposed post-season ban by the university, this would change in the following 2015–16 season as the Orange made the Final Four as a 10-seed by defeating Dayton, Middle Tennessee, Gonzaga, and Virginia.