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Welcome to National Chocolate Day!
Today we celebrate and indulge in chocolate, the sweet treat that is made from the cocoa bean, which comes from the Theobroma cacao tree. The word "chocolate" itself comes from the Spanish, and it stems from the Aztec word xocolatl, which means "bitter water." The Aztecs pounded cacao beans and drank them without adding any sugar, and they thought that the beans came from the gods. Indeed, Theobroma means "food of the gods." Cocoa beans are about 50% "cocoa butter" and 50% "chocolate liquor." Hernando Cortés brought cocoa beans back to Spain, and a chocolate drink that included sugar became popular there right away. This seems to contradict the accounts that say chocolate wasn't introduced in Europe until 1550. The word "chocolate" first appeared in print, in England, in 1604.
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Syracuse center Eddie Lampkin averaged 10.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game at Colorado last season. (Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com) Dennis Nett
Meet Eddie Lampkin: Transfer center could impact Syracuse as more than a low-post scorer (PS; $; Waters)
Name: Eddie Lampkin
Class: Graduate student
Jersey number: 44
Height: 6-11
Weight: 265
Previous school: TCU/Colorado
2023-24 stats: 10.6 ppg, 7.0 rpg, 2.2 apg, .579 field goals, .000 3-pointers, .661 free throws
Career stats: 7.5 ppg, 5.9 rpg, 1.3 apg, .578 field goals, .000 3-pointers, .591 free throw
Eddie Lampkin comes to Syracuse as a fifth-year senior after spending his first three years at Texas Christian and last season at Colorado. He appeared in just 10 games as a freshman at TCU, but he has started 87 out of the 94 games he has played in over the last three years. He put up career-high numbers for both points, rebounds and minutes (27.8) at Colorado last season.
Adrian Autry: “I think he gives us an inside presence. Obviously, (he is) able to score around the basket, but he rebounds the ball well. He passes the ball well. He has a high IQ. He’s a great, great team guy. His leadership has been off the charts. I love his energy and the way he’s all about the team. I expect a lot out of him.’’
Eddie Lampkin’s impact: Last year, Syracuse survived without a true low-post scoring threat. Eddie Lampkin figures to change all that.
The 6-foot-11, 265-pound transfer from Colorado offers Syracuse the possibility of getting the ball inside to a player who can score at the rim.
“When you have someone like Eddie who can score in the post, yes, you do have to go inside,’’ SU coach Adrian Autry said. “Last year we were not able to go inside as much as we wanted. This year I think we do have that because Eddie can provide low-post scoring.’’
But Lampkin can do more than just post up on the low blocks. He’s comfortable moving around the floor. He’s adept with the ball, able to put it on the floor or find open teammates with his slick passing.
Stanford coach Kyle Smith knows Lampkin well. As the coach at Washington State last year, Smith saw how the big center became a key part of Colorado’s offensive scheme.
“Colorado would run a lot of offense through him and put their skill guys around him,’’ Smith said. “He can score on you one-on-one, but he’s just as much of a passing threat when you try to double him. If he gets in a situation where they double him, it’s game over because he’s such a good passer.’’
Lampkin averaged 2.2 assists per game for Colorado last year.
Since 1980, only two Syracuse players who played primarily at center had more assists per game – Derrick Coleman (2.9 in 1989) and Marek Dolezaj (3.2 in 2021).
Syracuse struggled to make the 3-point shot last season, finishing 11th in the ACC in 3-point percentage.
Autry hopes Lampkin can improve Syracuse’s 3-point numbers by drawing defenses to him and creating open shots for the Orange’s perimeters threats. Guys like Chris Bell, JJ Starling, Lucas Taylor, Elijah Moore and Donnie Freeman could all benefit from the Lampkin effect.
“With Eddie, I don’t know if it changes everything,’’ Autry said, “but do we have more options? Absolutely.’’
Smith, the Stanford coach, would agree.
“Eddie’s got a really good feel,’’ Smith said. “He’s a big, wide body. Kind of a throwback. But his ability to pass the ball makes him really difficult to defend. They got a good one.’’
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Brent Axe gives some first impressions of Syracuse basketball on a live episode of Syracuse Sports presented by Crouse Health.
Syracuse’s depth and versatility on display in exhibition win: ‘This team has a lot of different lineups’ (PS; $; Waters)
Syracuse coach Adrian Autry went speed-dating for lineups in the Orange’s exhibition game against Clarion (Pa.) University on Saturday.
Autry used 12 different lineup combinations in the first half alone as the Orange easily handled their Division II opponent, 101-73, on Saturday. Not 12 lineup changes, but 12 different lineups in 20 minutes.
Forget the blue seats. The Dome’s renovations should have included the installation of a revolving door at the scorer’s table as Autry substituted, switched and swapped his way through the game.
“We wanted to see different people and different lineups,’’ Autry said. “We had a chance to take a look at a couple of things.’’
More than a couple, actually.
The Orange’s variety show began with the opening tip as Autry sent out an intriguing; and unexpected, starting lineup.
The Orange’s starting five consisted of returning starter JJ Starling, transfers Eddie Lampkin, Jaquan Carlos and Lucas Taylor, and freshman Petar Majstorovic. That left Chris Bell; SU’s other returning starter, and highly-regarded freshman Donnie Freeman on the bench as the game began.
Majstorovic, a 6-8 forward from France, was the last addition to this year’s team, committing to Syracuse in August. But there he was on Saturday, stepping into the circle at midcourt for the opening tap.
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Justice Easter. Photo by Syracuse Athletic Communications Department.
Golden Eagles Men's Basketball Team Take on Syracuse in Road Exhibition (explorejeffersonpa.com)
The Golden Eagles men’s basketball team headed on the road for a highly-anticipated exhibition against ACC power Syracuse on Saturday, holding their own against the Orange in the second half but falling 101-73 at the JMA Wireless Dome.
Taking on a Division I opponent is no easy feat, but the Golden Eagles managed to make the game against the Orange interesting, particularly in the second half as they kept a better pace with their opponent. Clarion was bolstered primarily by the efforts of three of their returners, led by 2024 Second Team All-PSAC West selection Cam Kearney. He scored a game-high 22 points on 8-of-16 shooting, with all of his damage coming from inside the arc, and he also snagged a game-high eight rebounds.
Jeremy Thomas II had a strong day himself, going 8-of-9 from the field for 17 points and four rebounds. Justice Easter came off the bench for 10 points, going 4-of-6 from the field.
One of the biggest differences in the contest came at the three-point line, with Clarion going just 4-of-21 from beyond the arc while the Orange shot 12-of-34 from long range. Syracuse outscored the Golden Eagles 19-4 off turnovers and 24-4 on the fast break.
It was a 15-2 run to start things for the Orange, with Thomas stopping the bleeding with a make at the 15:07 mark. He showed his range on the next possession, making a three-pointer off a pass from Kearney to cut the deficit to 17-7. Traden Gray knocked down a three-pointer at the 10:28 mark to make it a 30-10 game, and Gavin Cote kicked off a small run with a jumper with 8:34 to go in the half. Easter added a made at the 7:11 mark to pull his side within 34-18, and Cote added another midrange jumper to polish off the 6-0 run. Kearney kept the score within 20 points with jumpers at 3:24 and 2:58 of the first half, and newcomer Cam Crocker took a pass from Kearney and laid it in with 1:12 left to go to make it 47-29.
Syracuse scored quickly in the second half to bump the lead past 20 points, but the Golden Eagles more or less kept pace early on. Kearney scored five minutes in to make it 58-39 but that was the closest the game would be for the remainder, as the Orange eventually broke the century mark in the win.
Syracuse basketball pays a visit to 4-star, top-10 point guard Neiko Mundey from DMV (ilth; Adler)
Amid the fall recruiting period that commenced in early September, Syracuse basketball coaches have hit the road to watch a variety of high school prospects during open gyms at their respective high schools.
One of those players is fast-rising Neiko Mundey, a four-star point guard in the 2026 class who hails from the talent-rich Washington, D.C., region - a market for which the 'Cuse staff has deep, long-standing recruiting connections.
The 6-foot-3 Mundey is a standout junior at the Shabach Christian Academy in Landover, Md., and he also shines on the AAU circuit for the D.C. area-based New World in the Adidas 3SSB league.
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In late August of 2023, Mundey took an unofficial visit to the Hill to compete in the Orange's annual Elite Camp. It was around that time that he picked up a scholarship offer from Syracuse basketball.
In late August of 2023, Mundey took an unofficial visit to the Hill to compete in the Orange's annual Elite Camp. It was around that time that he picked up a scholarship offer from Syracuse basketball.
Syracuse basketball was recently on hand for 2026 four-star point guard Neiko Mundey.
Per a post on X from the account HS Top Recruits, college squads that have recently been in to see Mundey amid the fall recruiting period include the 'Cuse, Florida, Georgia Tech, Georgetown, Mississippi State, South Carolina and Oklahoma State.
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Syracuse basketball: Naheem McLeod returns ‘100%’ healthy for Orange (TNIAAM; Szuba)
Naheem McLeod estimates that he’s now “100 percent” healthy. After transferring from Florida State, he started the first 14 games at Syracuse last season only to miss the rest of the year with a right foot injury. He underwent a procedure on his foot and spent the remainder of the 2023-24 season in a walking boot.
The 7-foot-4 McLeod was cleared for basketball activities in mid-July. He returned to action in Syracuse’s exhibition game Saturday against Clarion, although not until the second half. He scored 6 points and grabbed 1 rebound.
“Naheem, he started practicing back a little bit in July and was limited with the foot issues. The last month he’s been full go. He’s really rounded himself back into shape. That’s a big plus for us. He’s a guy that’s obviously big but he can move,” Adrian Autry said.
As the tallest player in Syracuse Orange men’s basketball history, McLeod returns to fortify the center position as a defensive anchor. That’s the goal for him in the season ahead.
“I have my eyes set on defensive player of the year,” McLeod shared.
An intimidating presence in the paint, McLeod averaged 1.9 blocks and 4.3 rebounds in just 14.4 minutes per game last season. He will be behind Colorado transfer Eddie Lampkin at center, complementing Lampkin’s offensive focus with his defense.
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A steady point guard, imposing center can fuel successful Syracuse basketball season (itlh; Adler)
I don't want to get too carried away by one exhibition game as it pertains to making grand proclamations about the upcoming 2024-25 season for Syracuse basketball, which officially gets going in early November.
At the same time, what I did see in the Orange's 101-73 exhibition win over Division II Clarion University at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday afternoon does have me feeling optimistic about what the 'Cuse can achieve in the upcoming campaign.
Numerous things stood out to me in this exhibition, but the two facets at the top of the list are as follows: Syracuse basketball has a steady, pure, pass-first point guard in senior Jaquan Carlos, a four-star transfer from Hofstra.
And the Orange, which has lacked an imposing force at center in recent years, seems to have one this time around in graduate student Eddie Lampkin Jr., a four-star transfer from Colorado.
To reiterate, the 'Cuse has played one exhibition against a Division II opponent. We'll have to wait and see how the Orange fares when the 2024-25 season is officially underway, and Syracuse basketball goes toe to toe with tough non-conference and Atlantic Coast Conference foes.
However, if Carlos and Lampkin perform at a high level this coming term, and I think they will, that gives the Orange an excellent shot at returning to the NCAA Tournament following a three-year absence, regardless of where some so-called experts believe the 'Cuse will finish within the ACC's pecking order in 2024-25.
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Syracuse men’s basketball: initial takeaways from the revamped Orange’s first exhibition game (TNIAAM; Chiappone)
The Syracuse Orange men’s basketball team returned to the court for the first time since last spring, giving fans plenty to focus on with a retooled roster and plenty of change over the offseason.
Syracuse got out to a strong lead and never looked back in what turned into a 00-point win over Clarion on Saturday, but the real story was less the outcome of the game and more how the new-look team performed during its first of two exhibitions. For all Orange fans, it was our first look at the new additions, returning talents, initial impressions and lineup combinations after months of waiting for basketball season to get here.
There is plenty to discuss with this new-look team, but here are the three main takeaways from Syracuse’s 101-73 exhibition win at home versus Clarion:
Newcomers showcase their strengths
Out of the core depth, seven new players played significant minutes: three freshman (Donnie Freeman, Elijah Moore and Petar Majstorovic) and four transfers (Jaquan Carlos, Eddie Lampkin, Jyare Davis and Lucas Taylor). Overall, the newcomers collectively highlighted what they all could bring to the table in 2024-25.
Starting off with the freshman, Freeman (16 points, 7 rebounds) showed the promise he has as a three-level scorer. Freeman took three three-pointers and made one, scored effectively in the mid-range and had his fair share of post touches. Based on that first game, it’s clear he can be an effective weapon at different points on the court but not be too relied upon to score 15 to 20 a game.
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Carmelo Anthony’s Syracuse Visit Ends With Unexpected Surprise After 1 Encounter (essentiallysports.com; Kotai)
The City of New York has always shown respect to Carmelo Anthony, thanks to his exploits on the court, from winning the championship with his one-and-done college season with Syracuse to being an integral part of the Knicks. So, whenever he was in town, fans would go above and beyond to show love for Melo. Especially if he is visiting his old stomping ground, one of the current Orange’s stars did the same.
“I just saw him at an event and I asked him if I could make him some food,” Eddie Lampkin, the latest recruit of Syracuse spoke to Mike Waters. “We made it happen,” the 6 foot 11 center explained that he served food to Carmelo Anthony. Lampkin and his friend, Antoine Smith, have been serving up their signature Southern dishes and did the same for Melo.
He delivered a meal of lamb chops with Cajun pasta along with an order of chicken wings. Even uploaded a photo with the 10x All-Star with a caption, “Orange runs deep #CuseFamily #BigFellas.” The 4-star recruit committed in February, after one season with Colorado Buffaloes. When speaking to Waters, Lampkin expressed Carmelo Anthony’s reaction, “He loved it.”
Clarion vs Syracuse Basketball Game Highlights 10 26 2024 (youtube; video; Matt Highlights #2)
Clarion vs Syracuse Basketball Game Highlights 10 26 2024I will edit and upload game highlights under fair-use rules of copyright. I will take down and delete the video if there is any copyright issue.
Syracuse Men's Basketball on Instagram: "Orange runs deep #CuseFamily #BigFellas"
5,742 likes, 63 comments - cuse_mbb on October 25, 2024: "Orange runs deep #CuseFamily #BigFellas".
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Syracuse Men's Basketball on Instagram: "JC ➡️ Donnie "
1,354 likes, 11 comments - cuse_mbb on October 27, 2024: "JC ➡️ Donnie ".
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Syracuse Men's Basketball on Instagram: "End to end "
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Daylight saving time: When to change your clocks, how to prepare for health effects (PS; Herbert)
Get ready to “fall back.”
Daylight Saving Time 2024 ends this Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 a.m. Most people in the U.S. will change their clocks on Saturday night, turning them back an hour to get an extra 60 minutes of sleep (or another hour of fun). That means there’ll be more daylight in the morning, but it will also get darker much earlier at night.
Here’s everything you need to know, including how to prepare for the health effects of the time change.
When to turn your clocks back
Daylight Saving Time, also colloquially referred to as “daylight savings time,” begins on the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday of November. We always “spring forward” (losing an hour) when DST begins and “fall back” (gaining an extra hour) when it ends.
For manual clocks, it’s recommended to turn them back an hour before going to bed on Saturday night (Nov. 2) so that when you wake up in the morning all your clocks will tell the correct time. For digital devices, including computers, cell phones and TVs, the time will automatically change at 2 a.m. Sunday, going back a full hour.
Health effects
The most notable change of Daylight Saving Time ending is that there will more daylight in the morning as kids go to school and adults go to work. It also means sunset will immediately shift an hour earlier, too. In Syracuse, sunrise will go from 7:38 a.m. on Halloween (Thursday, Oct. 31) to 6:42 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, while sunset will jump from 5:56 p.m. Thursday to 4:53 p.m. Sunday.
“Falling back” tends to be easier for most people than “springing forward” an hour, but your body’s internal clock will need to adjust all the same. The Associated Press notes that studies have found heart attacks and strokes tend to increase right after DST starts in March, while sleep struggles and depression (including seasonal affective disorder) can occur more often in the shorter days of fall and winter.
“The brain has a master clock that is set by exposure to sunlight and darkness. This circadian rhythm is a roughly 24-hour cycle that determines when we become sleepy and when we’re more alert. The patterns change with age, one reason that early-to-rise youngsters evolve into hard-to-wake teens,” the AP writes.
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McDonald’s Quarter Pounders back on menu after testing rules out beef as E. coli source (PS; AP)
McDonald’s announced Sunday that Quarter Pounders will again be on its menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of the outbreak of E. coli poisoning tied to the popular burgers that killed one person and sickened at least 75 others across 13 states.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to believe that slivered onions from a single supplier are the likely source of contamination, McDonald’s said in a statement. It said it will resume selling the Quarter Pounder at affected restaurants —- without slivered onions — in the coming week.
As of Friday, the outbreak had expanded to at least 75 people sick in 13 states, federal health officials said. A total of 22 people had been hospitalized, and two developed a dangerous kidney disease complication, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. One person has died in Colorado.
Early information analyzed by the FDA showed that uncooked slivered onions used on the burgers “are a likely source of contamination,” the agency said. McDonald’s has confirmed that Taylor Farms, a California-based produce company, was the supplier of the fresh onions used in the restaurants involved in the outbreak, and that they had come from a facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
McDonald’s pulled the Quarter Pounder burger from menus in several states — mostly in the Midwest and Mountain states — when the outbreak was announced Tuesday. McDonald’s said Friday that slivered onions from the Colorado Springs facility were distributed to approximately 900 of its restaurants, including some in transportation hubs like airports.
The company said it removed slivered onions sourced from that facility from its supply chain on Tuesday. McDonald’s said it has decided to stop sourcing onions from Taylor Farms’ Colorado Springs facility “indefinitely.”
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