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Originally Published 2 months ago — by Syracuse.com
Syracuse's basketball team will have freshman Sadiq White Jr. available to play against Pace after recovering from an injury, while another freshman, Luke Fennell, will miss the game due to a lower-body injury, affecting the team's lineup for the exhibition match.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Maize n Brew
The Michigan Wolverines defeated Penn State in a hard-fought game, with several true freshmen players making an impact. Despite the win, the team is expected to limit the playing time of freshmen as the regular season nears its end. Only seven freshmen are likely to burn their redshirt status this season. Michigan will face the Maryland Terrapins next before their highly anticipated matchup against Ohio State.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WDRB
Louisville basketball coach Kenny Payne expressed disappointment with his team's performance in their season-opening exhibition game against Simmons College. Despite a 91-50 win, Payne criticized the team's lack of urgency, turnovers, and failure to execute plays. He emphasized the need for players to show discipline, fight, and confidence. Payne also expressed disappointment in the performance of returning players compared to freshman Dennis Evans, who had a strong presence on the court. He highlighted the team's defensive lapses, particularly allowing 30 points in the paint and 20 points off turnovers. Payne's evaluation of each player and tough love approach signals a shift in tone from last season's focus on rebuilding confidence.