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SU had issues handling the press this season, and even if Girard ultimately shifts to off-guard, he could stand to improve his handle. Syracuse can certainly stand for its returning players to improve various components of their game. Syracuse may also try to do the same with a guard if they’re not able to land Clark and Mintz. The Orange has had success in bringing in wings via transfer, with Alan Griffin, Andrew White, Elijah Hughes and Swider all having productive seasons with the Orange after leaving their initial schools. If Swider does in fact decide to move on, Syracuse will almost certainly be in the market for a veteran wing as Taylor and Chris Bunch get acclimated to the college level. » Related: An early look at the 2022-23 Syracuse basketball team John Bol Ajak entered the portal last year before returning to Syracuse, and it’s reasonable to think he may try again after appearing in only 12 games this year. Frank Anselem improved throughout the year, but will still be a backup next season behind Jesse Edwards.

Benny Williams, a five-star recruit in 2021, struggled throughout the year and was mostly buried on the bench. Similar departures may happen with SU in this offseason as well. There was a mass exodus from Syracuse’s roster last year, as Woody Newton, Quincy Guerrier, Kadary Richmond and Robert Braswell all transferred to new schools. They are among four finalists for four-star 2022 combo guard Judah Mintz, and have also reached out to five-star guard Skyy Clark, who recently decommitted from Kentucky. But the staff appears to want to add another dynamic guard to the group. That leaves incoming freshman Quadir Copeland and Justin Taylor as guard options off the bench. The conventional thinking is that Symir Torrence gets promoted to the starting point guard spot, while Joe Girard slides to his more natural shooting guard position. That creates an opening in the roster for another rotational guard. Like Swider, if he returns, he would add a veteran presence to the lineup, though having both back would recreate some of the defensive problems that plagued SU throughout the year.Īll indications are that Buddy Boeheim will not return for a fifth season, even though he still has one year of eligibility left. Jimmy is out of eligibility, as the Ivy League cancelled its 2020-21 season, but he appealed to the NCAA for an extra year of eligibility. He did struggle during the heart of ACC play, but also finished the season with a 28-point performance against Duke. Jimmy was also in the starting lineup for all 33 games, and provided a glue-guy blue collar work ethic. It would give SU an All-ACC caliber wing who understands the system and could potentially be the Orange’s featured scorer next season. If he does, his return would be as big a recruiting win that Syracuse could get in the offseason. He still has one year of eligibility left because of the COVID eligibility rules, but it’s unclear if he’ll want to take advantage of it. Swider also appeared more comfortable in the zone and ended the season as SU’s leading rebounder (6.8 rpg). He scored a career high 36 points in SU’s regular season road finale against UNC, and two games later, he poured in 28 points against Florida State. Swider started all 33 of SU’s games, and emerged as a top offensive threat at the end of the season.