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On today's date in 1769, frontier hero Daniel Boone supposedly first set his sights on the land that would eventually become Kentucky. The date is taken from John Filson's book, The Discovery, Settlement and Present State of Kentucky. The book is also known for its appendix, titled "The Adventures of Colonel Daniel Boone," which has info that apparently came from Boone himself, but was still written by Filson. The book isn't considered to be 100% accurate by historians. Like many stories about Boone, it may include exaggerations and fabrications of his life. Nonetheless, today's holiday celebrates Boone and his first visit to Kentucky. The day has been celebrated since the nineteenth century by the Kentucky Historical Society.
Daniel Boone—the fur trapper, hunter, explorer, and frontiersman—was born on November 2, 1734, in Berks County, Pennsylvania. As a youngster, Boone spent most of his time outside in the wilderness. His family moved near the Yadkin River in North Carolina in 1750. He soon joined the militia to protect white settlements from Native Americans. He then fought with the British in the French and Indian War. It was at this time that he first heard about "Kentucke."
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Ten Non-Conference Opponents Syracuse Basketball Should Schedule (SI; McAllister)
Syracuse basketball already has some games scheduled for its non-conference slate. Some of the more notable matchups include Villanova at Madison Square Garden, the Battle 4 Atlantis (featuring Baylor, Michigan State, Connecticut, Auburn and others), at Georgetown and the ACC/Big-10 Challenge. Who are some non-conference opponents Syracuse could add to the schedule perhaps not this season but in future years? We take a look at 10 options that include some old rivals, some new powers, a blue blood, an in-state foe and more.
1. UConn
The Syracuse, UConn rivalry is well documented. The fans do not like each other. The history is self explanatory. The two teams are also rivals on the recruiting trail, often pursuing the same prospects. They have faced each other as non-conference opponents in the past, but those were on neutral courts. Yes Syracuse could face the Huskies in the Battle 4 Atlantis, but I am advocating for a home and home here. Get UConn back in the Dome.
All-time series: Syracuse 56-39
2. Providence
Syracuse and Providence have faced each other 58 times, primarily as Big East opponents. The Friars have been a solid team over the last decade, with five NCAA Tournament appearances in the last seven tournament years. It would be fun to see the Orange and the Friars square off again, and it could be one that helps the tournament resume.
All-time series: Syracuse 48-10
3. Seton Hall
There is more than just former Big East rivals here. Seton Hall was punished by the NCAA for tampering with Tauren Thompson, who left Syracuse to join the Pirates program. An investigation found more than 200 impermissible phone calls between a Seton Hall assistant coach and Thompson's mom. Also, Kadary Richmond transferred there this offseason. It would be an interesting matchup for those reasons, and Seton Hall has been a solid squad over the last five to six years.
All-time series: Syracuse 48-16
4. St. Bonaventure
The Bonnies have been one of the best in the Atlantic 10 over the last eight years. St. Bonaventure is also an in-state school and would relish the ability to play Syracuse. It has here and there, but a more consistent rivalry would be nice to see. And, more than just games at the Dome. Syracuse should also travel to Olean. It would provide a potential resume booster for both squads.
All-time series: Syracuse 25-4
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Syracuse basketball 4-star PG targets soar big-time in new 2022 rankings (itlh; Adler)
One of the main recruiting services has updated its national rankings for the 2022 class, and two Syracuse basketball point guard prospects have made huge gains in these ratings.
As we’ve discussed on more than one occasion of late, numerous recruiting Web sites have had point guard Quadir Copeland unranked, and I fully expected that to change.
In a recent update of its top-150 players in this cycle, has placed the 6-foot-6 Copeland at No. 85 nationally. Considering that he is new to the ratings, this is a massive leap and well-deserved, from my perspective.
Copeland is a junior who is transferring from the Life Center Academy in Burlington, N.J., to the powerhouse IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., for his senior year. As he shines on the AAU circuit and for the IMG Academy, his national rankings could climb even further.
Syracuse basketball point guard prospects are making moves in the 2022 ratings.
Besides Copeland, another stellar point guard who skyrocketed in the rankings is Central New York native J.J. Starling, who is a junior at the La Lumiere School in La Porte, Ind.
Starling previously starred at Charles W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, N.Y., and plays in AAU competitions for the Albany City Rocks, which has numerous ‘Cuse players within its alumni base.
arranges the 6-foot-3 Starling at No. 46 overall, an increase of 58 spots over his prior placement of No. 104 nationally. Starling made one of the largest jumps in the ratings for the 2022 cycle.
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Syracuse Basketball: Donovan Clingan blue-blood interest, POY finalist (itlh; Adler)
Syracuse basketball high-priority target Donovan Clingan put forth a ridiculous junior season for his high-school squad in Connecticut, and the accolades continue to pour in for the 2022 four-star big man.
Clingan, who has the Orange in his top eight, recently was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Connecticut for the 2020-21 campaign, according to a press release.
Additionally, the talented 7-foot-1 center is one of three finalists for the Gatorade National Player of the Year, per a report by Joe Morelli of Hearst Connecticut Media Group.
As we’ve previously noted, Clingan also received the award for the MaxPreps Connecticut High School Basketball Player of the Year in 2020-21, and he was named to the MaxPreps junior All-America second team.
During his junior season for Bristol Central High School in Bristol, Conn., Clingan averaged 27.3 points, 17.2 boards, 5.8 blocks and 3.1 assists a game.
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Notre Dame Basketball: Mike Brey will be second-longest tenured HC in ACC (slapthesign.com; Weiss)
Mike Brey has been at the helm of the Notre Dame Basketball program since 2000 and will become the second-longest tenured HC in the ACC.
After another disappointing season for the Notre Dame Basketball program in 2020-21, a year where they had to navigate COVID, some felt Mike Brey would be on his way out. The Irish have had a fairly long drought in terms of getting to the NCAA Tournament, and they finished their season with a quick exit in the ACC Tournament.
Brey was not fired, and after it was announced, Mike Krzyzewski will be retiring after next season, and with Roy Williams’s exit from UNC after this past season, he will become the second-longest tenured head coach in the ACC after this year. The only coach with more years in at their current ACC school is Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim, who stated this week that he has no plans on retiring anytime soon, despite the fact he is 77.
The ACC will see two new faces in Herbert Davis this upcoming season, who replaces Williams at UNC, and Earl Grant, taking over at Boston College. Also, Steve Forbes enters only his second season at the helm of Wake Forest, so overall, there is a good blend of veteran head coaches, and guys still really getting their feet wet in ACC play.
Notre Dame Basketball trending upwards in 2021-22
This season, the Irish should be one of the better teams in the ACC, as they have a solid group coming back that is also adding some good talent. They have two true freshmen coming in who played their high school ball in South Bend, a transfer from Yale with the size, and scoring ability to be a real menace in the ACC.
Prentiss Hubb is one of the better point guards in the conference, and Nate Laszewski is a guy who can fill it up at any time. Overall, Brey has a team that should challenge for a spot in the NCAA Tournament this upcoming season, because if they do not make it, he could be on his way out.
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Opening day at the original Brae Loch Inn in Borodino, overlooking Skaneateles Lake: July 27, 1946.
Cazenovia’s Brae Loch Inn celebrates 75th anniversary with rare summer ‘Burns Night’ (PS; $; Cazentre)
Burns Night in June is a bit like Christmas in July.
But when your Scottish-themed restaurant’s 75th anniversary coincides with the easing up of the Covid-19 pandemic, that’s what happens.
The Brae Loch Inn in Cazenovia is celebrating three-quarters of a century in business Friday and Saturday (June 11 and 12) with a celebration that typically happens each year in late January. The inn at 5 Albany St. (Route 20) in the village will host a Burns Night Supper on Saturday (which is already sold out), and an open Burns Night Party on Friday.
Burns Night, honoring the famed Scottish poet Robert Burns, has been celebrated at the Brae Loch every year since the inn opened in 1946 in its original location on Skaneateles Lake in Borodino. In Scotland and elsewhere, it is typically observed on or around Jan. 25.
“People may be wearing T-shirts with their kilts,” said Val Barr, who owns the historic inn with her husband, Jim. “But if it’s nice, you can still wear your plaid, maybe even outside.”
Friday’s Burns Night Party features what Barr calls “high energy Scottish and Irish fiddle music” from the Binghamton band Killrush, plus some sampling of Scotch whiskey and appetizer-sized portions of dishes like the traditional haggis, long associated with the poet.
The Brae Loch began as a summer-only destination in Borodino when Adam “Scotty” Brown and his wife Eva founded it just after World War II. They had come from Scotland with their two sons, Peter Brown and stepbrother Grey Barr.
It opened in Borodino on July 27, 1946 and moved to its current location adjacent to Cazenovia Lake in 1950. It has been run by members of the Brown/ Barr family the whole time and has become a cornerstone business in the village.
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