The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team is preparing to host Georgetown on Saturday, December 14 in what promises to be an exhilarating matchup. This highly-anticipated event will continue the long-standing rivalry between the two teams, which dates back to 1930. The news was first reported by Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports, sparking a great deal of excitement among fans and basketball enthusiasts.
After a brief hiatus spanning two seasons, Syracuse and Georgetown have resumed their annual meetings, following the Orange’s departure from the Big East in 2013. In recent years, Syracuse has emerged victorious in three out of the last four encounters, heightening the anticipation and competitiveness of this upcoming game. Both teams will be led by second-year head coaches, who are determined to elevate their respective programs to new heights of success.
Syracuse fields a strong lineup, with returning starters JJ Starling and Chris Bell, as well as promising additions such as Kyle Cuffe, Naheem McLeod, and Chance Westry from Adrian Autry’s transfer class. The team’s non-conference schedule is also taking shape, with plans to participate in the Legends Classic at the Barclays Center, as well as a neutral court showdown against Maryland in Brooklyn. Additionally, Syracuse is expected to face formidable opponents in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
Looking ahead, Syracuse is set to compete in The Players Era Festival, a prestigious multi-team event that offers substantial payouts to participating teams, benefiting their student-athletes. More details about the non-conference schedule will be unveiled as the summer progresses, leading up to the complete announcement of Syracuse basketball’s full 2024-25 schedule in September.
Amidst all the anticipation, some key dates have already been confirmed, including matchups against Colgate and Maryland at the JMA Wireless Dome, as well as appearances at the Legends Classic in Brooklyn. Additionally, the team’s ACC opponents for the 2024-25 season have been identified, with specific dates to be announced in due course. Fans can look forward to thrilling encounters with notable teams such as Duke, North Carolina, and Virginia, both at home and away.
With the stage set for an action-packed season, basketball enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting the clash between Syracuse and Georgetown, eager to witness the culmination of years of rivalry and competition. As the countdown to December 14 begins, the basketball community is brimming with excitement, eagerly anticipating the showdown between these two storied programs.