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  • Syracuse Basketball's Future Is HERE: Breaking Down the New Commits

    Syracuse Basketball's Future Is HERE: Breaking Down the New Commits
    Apr 14 2026
    On this episode of the Orange Zone podcast, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and Gerry McNamara break down Syracuse's latest commitments including homegrown star Ryan Moesch. Is this roster good enough to compete in the ACC? 00:00-3:31: SU grabs Chittenango PG Ryan Moesch 3:32-6:47: Breaking Down Syracuse’s Commits + McNamara’s Roster Vision 6:48-10:06: Should Syracuse target one GREAT big or two good ONES? 10:07-12:57: Are These Commits Enough for Syracuse to Compete in the ACC? 12:58-15:16: Sadiq White is BACK - What does it mean for the program? 15:17-17:24: NIL: Are players being overpaid? 17:25-20:55: KINGZ, BETSEY depart from SU #collegebasketball #college #basketball #sports #podcast #syracuse #acc #accbasketball _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!
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  • Syracuse's Steve Angeli, Umari Hatcher give INJURY UPDATES

    Syracuse's Steve Angeli, Umari Hatcher give INJURY UPDATES
    Apr 8 2026
    Syracuse football QB Steve Angeli and WR Umari Hatcher speak to the Orange Zone team about returning from injury, losing five-star WR Calvin Russell for the bulk of the season, and the state of the team as spring practice concludes 00:00-4:55: Steve Angeli on his recovery for his torn Achilles, injury updates, WR Calvin Russell III's Achilles injury, the spring game, and more 4:56-12:13: Umari Hatcher on entering the transfer portal but returning to Syracuse, his relationship with head coach Fran Brown, and his injury in 2025 #syracuse #syracuseorange #syracusefootball #syracuseny #franbrown #football #cfb #collegefootball #acc #springfootball #accfootball _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!
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  • PORTAL OPENS: Doty in, Donnie OUT for Syracuse

    PORTAL OPENS: Doty in, Donnie OUT for Syracuse
    Apr 8 2026
    Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU guard and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf return to discuss more news for Syracuse men's basketball. The NCAA transfer portal has opened, and the Orange have received a commitment from Fulton, NY native Gavin Doty while Donnie Freeman, Nait George, and others have announced their intentions to transfer. What else does GMac have up his sleeve? Join us? 00:00-1:43: Michigan wins the national championship 1:44-6:12: Fulton native Gavin Doty commits to Syracuse men's basketball 6:13-15:38: Donnie Freeman, Naithan George hit the transfer portal..how much NIL money is off the books for SU? 15:39-19:10: Slovenian player Mark Morano Mahmutovič commits to McNamara, SU 19:11-24:19: McNamara's STAFF takes shape: AO, Ben Lee, Ryan Daly become official. Will Ryan Blackwell and Jamal Brunt also join GMac at Syracuse? #syracuse #acc #accbasketball #syracusebasketball #syracuseny #syracuseorange #nba #cbb #collegebasketball #sports #podcast #basketball #siena #gerrymcnamara #gmac FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @TheOZPod on X ‪@TheOrangeZonePodcast‬ on Instagram @ED23HOOPS @SamCroston1 @AshleyWenskTV on X _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Sponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!
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  • GMAC IS BACK: Gerry McNamara WINS Syracuse introductory press conference

    GMAC IS BACK: Gerry McNamara WINS Syracuse introductory press conference
    Apr 2 2026
    Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU guard and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf are BACK to discuss GMac's return! Analyzing Gerry McNamara's introductory press conference on Monday - from his best moments to his promises for the upcoming season. PLUS, who will SU look to keep on the roster next season, and who will they target out of the transfer portal? Join us! 00:00-11:18: Top takeaways from GMac's introductory press conference, his comments on Adrian Autry, AD Bryan Blair on GMac not being afraid of the spotlight 11:19-27:29: Insight from GMac's time at Siena, how that will help him at Syracuse, how will he priortize fundraising? How much money and resources will he have in Year One? 27:30-35:11: Status of Doty, Folefac in the transfer portal; who should GMac target to bring back next season? What will the role of those Siena guys be? And who else should he target in the transfer portal? #syracusebasketball #syracuse #sports #basketball #cbb #collegebasketball #gmac #gerrymcnamara #syracuseorange #syracuseny #syracuseuniversity #transferportal #ncaa #podcast #acc FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @TheOZPod on X @TheOrangeZonePodcast on Instagram @ED23HOOPS @SamCroston1 @AshleyWenskTV on X _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Sponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!
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  • Is GMAC the BEST hire for Syracuse basketball?

    Is GMAC the BEST hire for Syracuse basketball?
    Mar 23 2026
    Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU guard and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf are back to discuss Syracuse men's basketball impending hire of Gerry McNamara as head coach. Is GMac the right guy for the job? How much NIL will he have to work with? And he should he bring over from Siena? Join us! 00:00-5:34: Would Devo be interested in joining GMac's staff at SU? 5:35-13:17: Will GMac have the resources? Was he the best hire for Syracuse NIL-wise? 13:18-21:39: GMac's intangibles..what makes him the right guy for the job? 21:40-30:27: The risk vs. reward in hiring another candidate from inside 'the Orange family.' 30:28-32:14: Are Kiyan and Carmelo Anthony onboard? And what would be a successful season for GMac in Year One? #syracuse #cbb #syracusebasketball #syracuseorange #gmac #collegebasketball #basketball #sports #podcast _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Sponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!
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  • REPORT: GERRY MCNAMARA to become next SU BASKETBALL coach

    REPORT: GERRY MCNAMARA to become next SU BASKETBALL coach
    Mar 23 2026
    On this episode of The Orange Zone, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss ESPN's report stating that former SU guard and Siena Head Coach Gerry McNamara accepted a job to become the next head coach at Syracuse. #collegebasketball #college #basketball #sports #podcast #syracuse #newyork _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!
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  • Should SYRACUSE hire GMAC?

    Should SYRACUSE hire GMAC?
    Mar 20 2026
    Sports Director Samantha Croston and former SU guard Eric Devendorf discuss the Syracuse head coaching vacancy and new SU AD Bryan Blair's introductory press conference. NOTE: This recording took place before GMAC nearly stunned Duke. #college #basketball #marchmadness #syracuse #newyork #america #sports #duke _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!
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  • ADRIAN AUTRY GETS FIRED

    ADRIAN AUTRY GETS FIRED
    Mar 12 2026
    The Orange Zone Podcast is LIVE from APEX Entertainment. The podcast discusses the firing of Head Coach Adrian Autry and the future of the team. Syracuse Alum Eric Devendorf gives his insight on what's next for Syracuse Men's Basketball.
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