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Welcome to National Cat Day!
National Cat Day is a time when people give their cats a little extra attention, and homeless cats are helped to find forever homes. Colleen Paige, founder of holidays such as National Dog Day, National Puppy Day, and National Pet Day, created the day to raise awareness about the number of homeless cats, and for those who live with cats to celebrate them.
Cats are the most popular pet in the United States, with over a third of households having them, and 90 million house cats living in the country. Domesticated cats are thought to have descended from the Middle Eastern wildcat, which is believed to have begun being domesticated about 12,000 years ago in the Middle East, near the Fertile Crescent. At that time, humans made the shift to agriculture from a nomadic hunter and gatherer lifestyle and started storing crops. The crops brought rodents like mice, and this naturally attracted cats from the wild. The cats were now in a close proximity to humans, and the more docile ones began being brought into homes.
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(youtube; podcast; Jimmer Range)
This clip comes from Jimmer Range Episode 51, which previews ACC Basketball ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season. Please note that this is not intended to be an exhaustive preview, but rather our preliminary thoughts on each ACC team. The link to the full episode is available below.
Syracuse Exhibition No. 1 Reaction & ACC Preview (youtube; podcast; The Field of 68 Podcast)
Ian & Johnny break down the Orange's win over Clarion, and zoom out to take a look around the rest of the ACC before the regular season gets underway.
Syracuse Men's Basketball on Instagram: " : Jaquan Carlos"
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Keeping Up With The 315 10-28-24 (ESPN; radio; The 315)
Brian begins the show with his thoughts on seeing Syracuse basketball play a game against someone else. Then, he reacts to some of Red Autry’s thoughts on the game. Lastly, Brian plays some of the best moments from Fran Brown’s press conference and talks some SU football.
Meet Elijah Moore: Syracuse’s freshman guard is ‘more than just a shooter’ (PS; $; Ditota)
Name: Elijah Moore
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: 8
Height: 6-4
Weight: 176
Previous school: Cardinal Hayes/Our Saviour Lutheran
2023-24 stats: 16.9 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.1 steals
Adrian Autry on Moore: “We know he can shoot. The biggest improvement has been on the defensive end. And he still has a ways to go but that’s typical for freshmen. What I love about Elijah as well is he’s a tough young man and he tries and he wants to be good. He’s gotten better.”
Moore won the 2024 High School 3-point shooting contest at a national competition in Saguaro High School (Arizona) last March. Among the players he beat was Kon Knueppel, an acclaimed freshman who will play at Duke this season.
Moore’s size and his shooting ability made him an interesting prospect in a game that relies so much on stockpiling shooters.
“Obviously,” he said, “a big part of my game is the ability to shoot.”
But his teammates and his coaches say Moore has grown his game beyond his 3-point accuracy. Naheem McLeod said early this fall that Moore will surprise Syracuse fans with his versatility.
Autry said SU coaches have put the ball in Moore’s hands during practices to help him develop the next phase of his game. His ability to pass the ball, to get past close-outs with his dribble, will help the Orange.
Last summer, he played for Rod Wave Elite on the OTE circuit. Those games, which feature a lot of free-flowing offense, allowed him, he said, to have fun with the game. He used the summer, too, to add muscle to his freshman frame.
Moore spends hours in the Melo Center, partly to improve his shooting stroke and partly, he said, to escape any pressures or any issues that weigh on him.
“I feel like it’s a way to get away from everything else outside of the gym and just in life,” he said. “I guess a way to take me away and allows me to forget certain things I’m going through in the moment.”
Guards — 2024-25 Syracuse Basketball Preview (tinyurl.com; Stechschulte)
Syracuse's backcourt has undergone a major facelift in the offseason. Leading guard Judah Mintz declared for the NBA Draft, while Quadir Copeland left via the transfer portal.
Head coach Adrian Autry immediately mined the portal for two new guards, while also signing a four-star freshman in the offseason.
Here is a full breakdown of each guard on the SU roster.
Jaquan Carlos
Point Guard•
6'0" | 170 lbs
Junior @ Syracuse
A two-year starter at Hofstra, Carlos provides something to the Orange roster that has absent a lot in recent seasons: a true point guard. During those two years running the show for the Pride, Carlos had a 2.52-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio and he carded an impressive 30.4 assist rate last season. Carlos also set a personal record by handing out 19 assists against Northeastern last season.
More a solid player than a dynamic force, Carlos is an improving shooter who has boosted his two-point, 3-point, and free throw percentages each season in college. Last season, he knocked down 47.1 percent of his two-pointers, including 42.2 percent of his two-point jump shots, and 34.4 percent of his treys.
While undersized, Carlos was an effective defensive player at Hofstra, twice earning All-CAA Defensive Team honors as he picked up 53 steals each season and also grabbed 4.4 rebounds per game. That lack of size, however, likely puts him at a disadvantage to some degree on the defensive end in the ACC.
Lucas Taylor
Shooting Guard•6'5" | 200 lbs
Junior @ Syracuse
Syracuse is Taylor’s third stop in his collegiate career, as he spent two seasons at Wake Forest as a reserve and his third as a starter at Georgia State. Taylor earned minimal playing time at Wake (188 minutes over 27 games), then played over 30 minutes per game at Georgia State, averaging 14.5 points per outing.
That last season, Taylor showed some perimeter shooting capability, knocking down 35.4 percent of his 3-point shots. Nearly one-third of those triples were unassisted, as Taylor spent some time with the ball in his hands, creating his own offense.
Developing further consistency with that perimeter shot will be the key for Taylor to carve out a consistent role, as he was streaky last year, hitting at least three 3’s a dozen times last season. Taylor couple also improve in a couple other facets of his game, finishing with 56 assists to 53 turnovers and just 20 steals in 31 games.
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Syracuse Basketball: 5-star Jordan Smith into top 5 overall, 4-star recruits make moves (itlh; Adler)
Recruiting service and media outlet recently updated its top 150 for the 2026 class, and we're delving into where various Syracuse basketball four-star and five-star targets reside in this refresh.
To date, I'm aware of at least 11 prospects in the 2026 cycle who have received scholarship offers from the Orange coaching staff, while the 'Cuse is likely showing an interest in other players who are juniors at the prep level.
For some context, it's likely that Syracuse basketball coaches are actively pursuing some 2026 prospects more aggressively than others. Here, I'm going to look at 10 juniors who hold Orange offers and where they landed in the update.
Where Syracuse basketball recruiting targets arrived in new 2026 national rankings.
Jordan Smith Jr., shooting guard
St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly, Va.
Took an unofficial visit to the Orange in late September of this year
New 2026 rankings: 5 stars, No. 5 overall, up 2 spots
Alex Constanza, guard/small forward
Westminster Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Took an official visit to Syracuse basketball in mid-October of this year
New 2026 rankings: 4 stars, No. 15 overall, down 5 spots
Qayden Samuels, shooting guard/small forward
Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, Md.
New 2026 rankings: 4 stars, No. 21 overall, up 8 spots
Deron Rippey Jr., point guard
Blair Academy in Blairstown, N.J.
Took an unofficial visit to the 'Cuse in late February of this year
New 2026 rankings: 4 stars, No. 22 overall, up 4 spots
Abdou Toure, shooting guard/small forward
Notre Dame High School in West Haven, Conn.
New 2026 rankings: 4 stars, No. 29 overall, newly entered in the top 150
Dakari Spear, shooting guard
The Colony High School in The Colony, Texas
New 2026 rankings: 4 stars, No. 50 overall, down 5 spots
Neiko Mundey, point guard
Shabach Christian Academy in Landover, Md.
Took an unofficial visit to Syracuse basketball in late August of 2023
New 2026 rankings: 4 stars, No. 97 overall, up 18 spots
Prince-Alexander Moody, shooting guard
Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, Md.
Took an unofficial visit to the Orange in late August of last year
New 2026 rankings: 4 stars, No. 103 overall, down 19 spots
Imahri Wooten, shooting guard/small forward
Redemption Christian Academy in Troy, N.Y.
Took an unofficial visit to the 'Cuse in early October of 2023
New 2026 rankings: 4 stars, No. 114 overall, down 60 spots (respectfully, I don't get that at all)
Anthony Brown
Archbishop Carroll High School in Washington, D.C.
Took an unofficial visit to Syracuse basketball in late August of 2023
New 2026 rankings: 3 stars, No. 149 overall, down 7 spots
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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.
The two titans loomed large over media members at Syracuse’s media day, where McLeod fielded questions and attempted to ward off laugher as one teammate in particular harassed him with humorous remarks from a distance. It was an interesting look into the relationship between the two, which said something about Lampkin but also told you something about McLeod; he’s much better at blocking shots than blocking out Lampkin. One playing offense, the other playing defense. Same as on-court.
McLeod’s attempts to hold off laughter eventually fail, and he buries his head in his hand, unable to do anything other than give way to Lampkin’s antics.
“My fault!” Lampkin shouts in jest.
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List of Syracuse, local basketball players on G League training camp rosters (PS; Ditota)
The NBA G League held its draft on Saturday, which helped shape the rosters of teams as they head into training camps.
The first G League games begin November 8.
Rosters can still evolve. Right now, here’s a list of G League camp invitees that feature former Syracuse players, players with SU ties and players who are relatively local:
Two-way deals
Cole Swider, Motor City Cruise (Pistons), former SU forward
Jesse Edwards, Iowa Wolves (Minnesota), former SU center
Jeenathan Williams, Rio Valley Vipers (Houston), Rochester native (Buffalo)
Training camp invites
Buddy Boeheim, Oklahoma City Blue (OKC), former SU guard
Judah Mintz, Delaware Blue Coats (Philadelphia), former SU guard
Elijah Hughes, Cleveland Charge (Cleveland), former SU guard
Quincy Guerrier, Raptors 905 (Toronto), former SU forward
Charles Pride, Raptors 905 (Toronto), Syracuse native (St. Bonaventure)
Stephen Thompson, Wisconsin Herd (Milwaukee), son of former SU great Stephen Thompson
Ethan Thompson, Osceola Magic (Orlando), son of former SU great Stephen Thompson
Boo Buie, Westchester Knicks (New York), Albany native (Northwestern)
Syracuse Basketball Announces Addition Of Team Data Analyst (cbbreview.com; Hricik)
Tulyagijja previously worked as an analytic intern for the program and worked as the head team manager last season. He graduated from Syracuse with a degree in sports analytics in spring 2024.
In his new role with the Orange, Tulyagijja will work closely with head coach Adrien Autry, the rest of the coaching staff and the program’s front office to provide on-court analysis and various scouting reports. The program also shared he will contribute to player NIL evaluations.
Tulyagijja’s talents as a data analyst will allow Syracuse to get the most up-to-date information on how each of the players are performing, where weaknesses are and help determine different strategies for every opponent the Orange will face this season.
Tulyagijja has also worked with the William Morris Endeavor, where he’s helped analyze and submit player development reports across collegiate and professional basketball. His work included evaluating multiple NBA lottery picks in last year’s draft. He also was a data analyst in summer 2022 with the Cleveland Cavaliers and assisted with offseason marketing campaigns.
Originally from Bangkok, Thailand, Tulyagijja began coaching in 2014 with the youth program, SSBA Basketball. He then began writing a blog for basketball analytics as a student at Syracuse, eventually writing for Sports Illustrated in late 2023.
Syracuse basketball played its first of two exhibition games on Oct. 26, hosting Clarion. The Orange have one additional exhibition game against Slippery Rock on Oct. 30 before opening the regular season in the Dome against Le Moyne College Nov. 4.
The Orange were picked 11th of 18 in the ACC preseason poll after Autry led the team to a 20-21 (11-9 ACC) record in his first season as head coach.
Syracuse Men's Basketball on Instagram: "Taking flight "
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Salmon River sabbatical: Nurse uses vacation days to clean fish for 30 years
Jen Scott has been cleaning salmon at the Fish-On! Motel in Pulaski for 30 years and she's not ready to retire. Video by Steve Featherstone.
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Blood, guts, fish: Enter the glamorous world of salmon stripping (video) (PS; Featherstone)
Jen Scott leaned against the ice machine outside the fish cleaning station at the Fish-On! Motel in Pulaski, chatting with a long-time customer from Pennsylvania.
“When you see us with our rods in the truck, you know something’s wrong,” the customer complained. “Twenty something years, this is the worst year I’ve ever seen.”
It was the Friday before Columbus Day weekend, the busiest stretch of the annual fall salmon run on the Salmon River. The cleaning station should’ve been overflowing with anglers, but only a trickle had come through so far.
“We might just have to hang it up and get in the hot tub,” said Scott, slapping a pair of blue rubber gloves against her leg.
“We got a bottle of rum at the hotel we can bring up,” the customer offered.
A truck rolled into the parking lot. Two anglers in waders jumped out and hauled stringers of fat king salmon into the cleaning station. They swung the fish onto utility carts and sprayed them with hoses.
Scott pulled on her rubber gloves.
“You going to store that or take it with you?” She asked. “Skin on or off?”
Gripping it with two hands, Scott carried a 30-pound salmon to the cutting table. In less than two minutes, she transformed the fish into two pale-pink slabs of meat bundled neatly in a plastic bag.
When Scott began working at the Fish-On! Motel 30 years ago, the price for this highly skilled service was $3. Today the price is an inflation-defying $4.
Scott politely declined to disclose how many fish she cleans in a season, but it’s a lot. The truly remarkable thing is that she does it at all. Cleaning fish isn’t even her real job.
“Actually, I’m a nurse,” she said. “I do this on my off time.”
That’s right: Scott uses her vacation days—she calls it her “salmon sabbatical”—to stand in rubber boots all day, elbow deep in salmon guts, a fish she doesn’t particularly care to catch or eat.
She doesn’t do it for the money, or to relax, or for the glory. So why, then?
“I love the people,” Scott shrugged. “I love seeing everybody, that’s my favorite thing. They know me by name, generations.”
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Halloween weather: Trick-or-treaters could see record-high temperatures in Central NY (PS; Coin)
Kids won’t need to wear heavy jackets over their costumes to go trick-or-treating this year in Central New York.
The high temperature on Thursday is forecast to be 78 degrees, which would easily beat the Halloween record high of 75 degrees. That record was set in 2003.
At 6 p.m., when kids are hitting the streets temperatures will still be in the low 70s, the National Weather Service said.
“With such a large warmup expected during the day, conditions will still be mild for candy collecting during the evening hours,” the weather service said. “Conditions will be breezy and spotty showers may develop ahead of an approaching cold front.”
Wind gusts could reach 20 mph during trick-or-treating hours, but any steady rain should hold off until after midnight, the weather service said.
After a seasonal high temperature today of about 55 degrees, Syracuse will see a rapid warmup through Thursday. Expect a high of 63 on Tuesday, then 77 on Wednesday. That will get close to the Oct. 30 record of 79, set in 1946.
Frankie Cosmos, Great Model Train Show, Halloween parties: 20 things to do in Central NY this week (PS; $; Sneha KC)
This year’s Hallo-week can be whatever you want it to be, with plenty of options for the homebodies and partiers.
Start off the week with Board Game Night at Salt City Market or Frankie Cosmos at The Song & Dance on Monday. Grab tickets to the Pain of Truth and Dying Wish’s co-headlining show on Wednesday.
Choose between partying at NY Danksters' Halloween Party or relaxing at Halloween Paint and Punch at Salt City Market on Thursday.
End the week by doing some early holiday shopping at Harvest Moon Holiday Market, seeing “Pinkalicious The Musical” on Saturday or grabbing a bite at The Funny Bone during Taylor Williamson’s comedy set on Sunday.
MONDAY
Board Game Night
Join the Syracuse Society of Geeks at Board Game Night this Monday at Salt City Market. All are encouraged to attend, no matter if you’re a seasoned gamer or looking to try something new. Attendees can bring their own games or choose from the selection provided. A full list of food vendors can be found here.Where: 484 S. Salina St., Syracuse.
When: Monday, Oct. 28 from 5 to 9 p.m.
How much: RSVP here.
Frankie Cosmos
Indie pop sensation Frankie Cosmos will perform at The Song & Dance on Monday with special guests Lily Konigsberg and Paper Rabbit. Cosmos first started out in the DIY scene in New York City and her music is lo-fi, with introspective lyrics and dreamy melodies. Fans under 16 will be admitted with a guardian and fans over 16 will need an ID.Where: 115 E. Jefferson St., Syracuse.
When: Monday, Oct. 28 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
How much: Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here.
WEDNESDAY
Pain of Truth / Dying Wish
New York hardcore group Pain of Truth and the metal band Dying Wish will perform at The Song & Dance on Wednesday with special guests Outta Pocket, Balmora and Fatal Consequences. The two groups are currently on a co-headlining October tour across the United States.Where: 115 E. Jefferson St., Syracuse.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6 to 10 p.m.
How much: General admission is $31 and tickets can be purchased here.
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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.
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