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Welcome to National IPA Day!

National IPA Day is celebrated to increase appreciation for one of the world's most popular types of craft beer: the India Pale Ale—commonly known as the IPA. Made with hops and pale malts, the IPA has a full-bodied taste that is bold and bitter. It has a higher alcohol content than the average beer, and many different hop strains are used to brew it. The day brings together large and small breweries, and beer lovers and connoisseurs, for IPA tastings, festivals, and other events.

Although some evidence suggests IPAs were being made in England before they started being sent to India, they gained their name because British sailors traveling to India as part of the East India Company began drinking them in the late eighteenth century. One reason sailors brought them on their journey was the hot climate of India made it difficult to brew beer there. The pale ales had a higher hop content, which helped them better keep their taste as they traveled from England to India, as hops are a natural preservative. They were not the only beer that could be shipped at the time, though, as porters were also shipped to India and California.

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Dave Bing averaged 24.8 points during his Syracuse career, including a school-record 28.4 points per game as a senior in the 1965-66 season.

Who is Bing’s modern day comparison? Boeheim has an answer (Mike’s Mailbox) (PS; $; Waters)

This week’s Mailbox features several interesting questions and a great answer from a special guest.

In response to a question about Dave Bing, the Syracuse legend who went onto a stellar NBA career, I had to seek an answer from former SU coach Jim Boeheim.

It’s a pretty cool thing to get a Mailbox question answered by such an authority. So let’s get to those questions.

(If you have a question for the Mailbox, email it to mwaters@syracuse.com).

Q: If people who came along after Dave Bing retired could magically see him play in his time at Syracuse, would they understand?

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Mike: I have always found it very difficult to explain to younger fans just how good players who played in previous eras were.

This is especially true if you’re talking about a guard or forward. People tend to appreciate a Wilt Chamberlain or a Kareem Abdul-Jabbar more than they do Oscar Robertson or Rick Barry.

Now, if someone could magically go back in time to see Wilt, Oscar or former Syracuse star Dave Bing in person, of course, they would get it. They would realize that these extraordinary athletes could easily excel in today’s game. They were incredible athletes and they possessed elite-level skills.

The photo that accompanies this story should help some fans realize Bing’s athletic gifts. Bing, a 6-foot-3 guard, is soaring above his opponents with his hand and the ball well above the rim. This photo was taken during the 1965-66 season when Bing averaged a school-record 28.4 points per game as a senior.

But since I don’t have a time machine to take fans back to Bing’s playing days, I did the next best thing.

I asked Jim Boeheim, the Hall of Fame coach who played alongside Bing at Syracuse, to provide a modern day comparison for Bing.

“Tough one,’’ Boeheim said via text message. “Maybe Anthony Edwards.’’
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Acaden Lewis, elite point guard in 2025 recruiting class, schedules visit to Syracuse (PS; $; Waters)

Acaden Lewis, a four-star point guard in the 2025 recruiting class, will visit the Syracuse University campus on Thursday, according to a report on On3.com.

The visit to Syracuse is one of two unofficial visits that Lewis plans on taking over the next week. Lewis, a native of Baltimore, Md., will also visit Duke on Monday. Both are unofficial visits, which are not paid for by the schools.


Lewis, a 6-foot-1 point guard, is ranked No. 39 in the 2025 class by On3′s Industry Ranking, which takes into consideration a player’s rankings from the major recruiting services. Lewis is ranked No. 34 in the ‘25 class by 247Sports.com and 39th by ESPN.com.

Syracuse is among the eight finalits for Lewis, who attends Sidwell Friends High School in Washington D.C. In addition to Syracuse and Duke, Lewis is also considering Kentucky, UConn, North Carolina, Tennessee, Michigan and Auburn.

Lewis’ profile has taken off in recent months. Syracuse offered him a scholarship in April. Prior to the NBPA’s Top 100 camp in June, he had an On3.com Industry Ranking of 68. ESPN.com had him ranked 67th in the ‘25 class.

He stood out at the Top 100 camp in Orlando. He led the Houston Rockets to a 9-0 record and the camp championship, averaging 15.1 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists. He made 50% of his field goal attempts.
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Sam Lance "The 315" 7-31-24 (ESPN; radio; The 315)

Sam Lance from Zagsblog joins Brian to discuss Kiyan Anthony, other recruits, SU MBB recruiting as a whole, and more.

Noah Eagle: Calling Olympics basketball 'a dream come true' (awfulannouncing.com; Weinstein)

Noah Eagle recalls as a kid being thrilled watching the “Redeem Team” win men’s basketball gold in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

He couldn’t have dreamed that one day he’d be calling Team USA men’s and women’s basketball games at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Eagle has already put together an impressive broadcasting resumé for someone just a few years out of college. He’s made a mark calling college football and basketball, NBA radio play-by-play, the French Open, and he even handled the NFL’s special Nickelodeon broadcast for Super Bowl LVIII.

But doing Team USA games at the Olympics are a special thrill for him (he did work 3×3 games in the Tokyo Olympics). A 2019 graduate of Syracuse University, Eagle sat down with SU News to talk about his Olympics adventure.

“Basketball has been a passion of mine for a long time, and when I look at this specific assignment, it’s a dream come true,” Eagle said, per John Boccacino, SU News. “Watching Team USA at the Olympics helped grow my love for the sport, especially the ‘Redeem Team’ in 2008 that brought back the gold medal for the U.S. I remember parking myself on the couch during those Olympics and watching LeBron James play with Kobe Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Jason Kidd and Carmelo Anthony, Syracuse basketball royalty.

“Those were legends of the game. Now, I’m calling Team USA games with LeBron, K.D. and Steph, who are legends of the game. There’s something special about calling basketball games while representing your country.”
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Syracuse Men's Basketball on Instagram: "First State’s Finest ™️"

2,144 likes, 28 comments - cuse_mbb on July 31, 2024: "First State’s Finest ™️".

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Hanover Thursdays is a music and arts series in downtown Syracuse's Hanover Square. Photo from September 2023 by Michael John Heagerty

Downtown Syracuse’s Hanover Thursdays return with free concerts and more in August (PS; $; Cazentre)

Hanover Thursdays, a downtown Syracuse music and arts series, returns in August for its third season.

The free event takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. each Thursday in August in Hanover Square. Each week features concerts from various music genres and various artists and crafters offering handmade items.

The idea behind Hanover Thursdays is to celebrate local culture and diversity, organizers say. The event’s main organizer is local musician Joe Driscoll, and the artist village is coordinated by Michael John Heagerty of Wildflowers Armory.

Here’s the lineup for the 2024 Hanover Thursday:

• August 1: Stage of Nations Takeover - A festival celebrating indigenous culture with music, an artist village, and a smoke dance exhibition. Featuring The Ripcords All Star Jam and special guests.

• August 8: Dirty Blanket - Central New York’s premier fast-picking bluegrass band, known for their original compositions and high-energy performances. Opening support by local songwriters Like Honey For The Bees.

• August 15: Easy Star All Stars - Internationally renowned for their reggae interpretations of classic albums, currently touring their latest release Ziggy Stardub. Opening support by Brooklyn-based Sundub.

• August 22: Frank White Experience - A live band tribute to hip-hop legend The Notorious B.I.G. They have collaborated with icons such as Lil’ Kim, Lil’ Cease, and Junior Mafia. Opening support from A Kid Called Danger, 2023′s SAMMY Award winner for Best Hip-Hop Act.

• August 29: The Seven Wonders - The world’s premier Fleetwood Mac tribute band, with stunning first class musicianship, unbelievable harmonies and stage presence. Packing out shows at the New York State Fair, and The Vine at Del Lago. Opening support from dynamic local jam group Vaporeyes

“We are thrilled to bring back Hanover Thursdays for another incredible season,” Driscoll said. “This series not only showcases outstanding musical talent but also highlights the vibrant cultural diversity of our community.”
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Stay at the best glampground you’ve never heard of in Upstate NY (PS; House)

Silverlaken Estate is not your average Upstate New York campground.

Instead of soil, most of the eclectic glampground’s tents are staked onto docks perched over Silver Lake. The rest are roomy canvas cabins complete with full bathrooms and Jacuzzis.

The tents aren’t the only unique stays at Silverlaken. The estate is made up of a collection of quirky units — from a Cape Cod-style tiny house to a houseboat steadied on a hoist.

Even the campground’s communal restroom is memorable. The meticulously clean bathrooms are in the same cedar-scented cabin that houses Silverlaken’s custom-built, Finnish-style sauna.

It is the best Upstate campground you’ve never heard of — a hidden gem just 15 minutes from Letchworth State Park, the epic Grand Canyon of the East.

The land Silverlaken now occupies has long served as a summer retreat.

In the mid-1800s, a family that once owned a large mill in nearby Perry built a small lodge steps away from Silver Lake and placed a massive, decorative millstone on the lawn, according to a history written by Silverlaken.

As Perry’s mills closed, the keys to the lodge changed hands. The summer haven in Western New York faded into disrepair — a state it remained in for decades, Silverlaken said

Then, the old summer home got a second chance.
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August is likely to be warmer than normal for the entire continental United States. Darker colors indicate a greater likelihood of above-average temperatures.National Weather Service

This summer has been the hottest ever recorded in Central NY. Here comes August (PS; $; Coin)

The hottest summer on record so far in Central New York is expected to continue with a hotter-than-normal August.

“It looks like a hot, dry August,” said Accuweather meteorologist Alex DaSilva. “We’re expecting August to be several degrees above average once again.”

That would follow the trend that has made this the hottest measured in Syracuse since records began in 1903. From June 1 to today, the average temperature is the hottest ever recorded for the first two months of summer.

The National Weather Service deems summer to consist of June, July and August for record-keeping purposes.

July will likely end up in a tie for the second-hottest month ever recorded in Syracuse. This month will be nearly 5 degrees hotter than a typical July.

Last month was the fourth-warmest June ever recorded.

It wasn’t just the brutal afternoon temperatures that has made this summer so miserably hot, DaSilva said.

“Not only have the highs been above average, but the lows have also been well above average,” he noted. “The average low temperature during the month of July in Syracuse ranges anywhere from 61 to 63, and we’ve seen lows in the 70s.”
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