C.J. Fair

Trevor Cooney: Catching Up With The Nation’s Best Shooter

(Syracuse signee Trevor Cooney)

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Trevor Cooney knows the Andy Rautins comparisons are inevitable. They’re about the same size, have in the gym range and are highly valued by Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim. But the Wilmington, Del., native isn’t settling for a pre-determined fate. While he admits the Rautins comparisons are flattering, the high school junior has his own goals. We caught up with him this weekend at the Boo Williams Invitational following a tough loss to E1T1 Elite (featuring Austin Rivers) to discuss his AAU team, his Syracuse future and some of his other interests. MORE >

Syracuse Lands 7-Foot Brazilian Fab Melo

Fab Melo

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The last time a Melo suited up for Syracuse, the Orange won the National Championship. And I’m sure Jim Boeheim hopes the same will happen when Fabricio de Melo a.k.a. Fab Melo suits up in 2010. Earning perhaps the biggest recruiting coup of the summer, the 7-foot, 267-pound center has committed to the Orange. MORE >