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Welcome to Victory in Europe Day!
VE (Victory in Europe) Day – was one that remained in the memory of all those who witnessed it. It meant an end to nearly six years of a war that had cost the lives of millions; had destroyed homes, families, and cities; and had brought huge suffering and privations to the populations of entire countries.
Millions of people rejoiced in the news that Germany had surrendered, relieved that the intense strain of total war was finally over. In towns and cities across the world, people marked the victory with street parties, dancing and singing.
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NBA Scout calls Syracuse forward Elijah Hughes 'versatile' pro prospect - The Juice Online (the juice; podcast; Cheng)
NBA Scout Ryan Blake calls in to talk about Syracuse forward Elijah Hughes’ draft chances with Wes Cheng on The Juice on the Cuse podcast hosted by SNY.tv. TJO editor in chief Brad Bierman then calls in to chat about the potential delay of the 2020 football season.
Here are the highlights from the show:
Wesley Cheng: What NBA skills does Elijah Hughes possess?
Ryan Blake: He’s versatile. He’s big swing or guard that can play and defend multiple positions. Someone that can shoot the outside shot and pass. He’s a good athlete. He was a good shot blocker for his size. When you have someone that size that can make an impact on both ends of the floor, he’s going to be a viable prospect to consider in the NBA Draft.
Rundown:
1. NBA Scout Ryan Blake calls in
2. How is scouting done during COVID-19?
3. NBA skill set of Elijah Hughes
4. What are his weaknesses?
5. How has COVID-19 impacted his draft stock?
6. Editor in chief Brad Bierman calls in
7. Will 2020 football season start on time?
8. Fathers coaching sons in college basketball
9. Closing thoughts and wrap up
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Syracuse basketball is right below the blue bloods in NBA first-rounders (itlh; Adler)
For all the talk about a decline in recruiting and in-season performances, Syracuse basketball has done well in the draft over the past decade.
When the NBA holds its annual draft in late June, or possibly later if it’s delayed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, there’s the potential for Syracuse basketball to land yet another first-round selection in former star forward Elijah Hughes.
Sure, the Orange has witnessed a two-year drought in the NBA Draft as it pertains to the first-round picks, or actually selections at all. Hughes is almost certainly going to hear his name called at some point in the 2020 NBA Draft, according to mock projections.
If he lands in the first round, then that will continue a recent span of stellar success for the ‘Cuse. Despite many Syracuse fanatics lamenting what they view as a slump in the team’s recruiting efforts, and its output on the court, in recent terms, the Orange has much to feel proud of related to the draft.
Per a story by 247Sports national news writer Clint Buckley, the ‘Cuse resides in the top 10 nationally among squads with the most first-round NBA Draft choices in the previous decade (see below for the full list).
Syracuse is tied for sixth, along with Michigan, UCLA and Mike Hopkins-led Washington.
From 2010 to 2019, the Orange garnered eight first-round selections. They are Wesley Johnson in 2010; Dion Waiters and the late Fab Melo in 2012; Michael Carter-Williams in 2013; Tyler Ennis in 2014; Chris McCullough in 2015; Malachi Richardson in 2016; and Tyler Lydon in 2017.
When former SU star Ryan Blackwell played hoops with Michael Jordan (cnycentral.com; Tamurian)
While anyone who watched him live can attest that Michael Jordan is arguably the best player ever in basketball, it's a different feeling to play against him.
Certainly over time, former Syracuse players did square off against MJ. Guys like Derrick Coleman, Billy Owens, Lawrence Moten and more come to mind.
Ryan Blackwell did too, but in a different way.
Die-Hard Orange fans already are doing the math, Blackwell finished his Syracuse career in 2000 while Jordan was retired before a return with the Washington Wizards.
But their game wasn't in the league, it was for a Nike commercial.
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https://accsports.com/acc-analytics...kes-hit-sans-sarr-vt-breaks-even-with-diarra/ (accsports.com; Geisinger)
It’s been nearly two full months now since the 2019-20 college basketball season came to its abrupt end. A whole lot has happened in that span of time, and more could be on the horizon with potential adjustments to athlete compensation (NIL) and transfer rules.
Speaking of transfers, there’s been a good deal of player movement in college hoops. Over half of the ACC — nine teams — had at least one player enter the transfer portal since the middle of March. On the other side of the equation (incoming players), only four programs — Clemson, Florida State, NC State and Miami — have yet to add a player or have one enter the portal since March.
With that in mind, let’s take a step back and assess which ACC programs have improved their stock the most via the transfer port, specifically
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Stock Down — with an asterisk
Syracuse
The 2020 offseason got off to a wonky start for Syracuse. Less than a week after the team’s final game — a rout over UNC at the ACC Tournament — three Syracuse guards entered the transfer portal: Jalen Carey, Howard Washington and Brycen Goodine. Not long after that, Elijah Hughes declared for the 2020 NBA Draft.
Syracuse played a thin rotation during the 2019-20 season: What would happen after all of these departures?
Well, Jim Boeheim went out and landed one of the best offensive wings in the transfer portal: Alan Griffin from Illinois.
There’s a catch, however. It remains uncertain if the NCAA will pass legislation to allow athletes to have a one-time transfer exception. If that measure doesn’t go throw, Griffin would need to find another way to obtain a waiver, or risk losing next season to a redshirt.
Syracuse’s roster still has depth concerns in the backcourt; the frontline could use more punch, too. However, Griffin — assuming he’s made immediately eligible — provides perimeter shooting, which fits well will with Joe Girard ad Buddy Boeheim.
During the 2019-20 season, Griffin emerged as one of the most efficient players in the country. The 6-foot-5 wing shot 60 percent on 2-point attempts (68 FG% at the rim) and ranked No. 6 nationally in offensive rating, per KenPom.
According to Synergy, Griffin posted an effective shooting rate of 55.3 percent on catch-and-shoot attempts this season, a top 20 number in the Big Ten.
Depth concerns may linger, but the lineup of Girard, Boeheim, Griffin, Quiny Guerrier and Marek Dolezaj is really promising. That group molds together nicely, and has a little bit of everything, with a surplus of shooting. (By the way, Guerrier has the chance to be a stud for Syracuse.)
If Griffin is eligible next season, this stock flips, quickly, even with the losses.
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Brick-n-Barrel is a new restaurant opening for takeout this week at 7 Syracuse St., in downtown Baldwinsville, formerly home to The Chef and the Cook.Alisun Hernandez
Confidence amid the coronavirus: CNY restaurant opens this week (PS; Cazentre)
Some restaurants are closed. Many others have been reduced to takeout only.
Almost all are worried about the future.
Into this scenario comes Brick-n-Barrel, billing itself as a “village gastropub” in downtown Baldwinsville. It’s actually opening for business this week.
Of course that means business without dining room service or drinks at the bar, and with a limited menu.
Brick-n-Barrel is taking the spot once occupied by The Chef & The Cook at 7 Syracuse St. in Baldwinsville. The Chef & The Cook closed last month, becoming perhaps the first local restaurant to announce a permanent closing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Brick-n-Barrel is opening with curbside pickup-only service beginning on Thursday, May 7.
“We’re going to start slowly, with a skeleton crew,” said Amy Colclough, who owns the restaurant with her husband, Bill. Their son, Devin Colclough, who worked at The Chef & The Cook for the past year, is the executive chef.
“But we’ve thought this out, and how we can maximize the curbside pick-up and make it efficient," Amy Colclough said. “We’re getting our feet wet with the pick-up.”
From there, the Colcloughs hope to expand to fit the vision they have for the place once the pandemic is in the past.
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