2004-05 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team
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The 2004–05 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team represented Syracuse University
in the 2004–05 NCAA
Division I season. This was the first season in which Syracuse used its current nickname of "Orange"; previously, Syracuse teams had been known as "Orangemen" and "Orangewomen", depending on sex. The head coach was Jim Boeheim
, serving for his 29th year. The team played its home games at the Carrier Dome
in Syracuse
, New York
. The team finished with a 27–7 (11–5) record, while making it to the first round of the NCAA tournament
. The team was led by senior Hakim Warrick
and junior Gerry McNamara
. Seniors Josh Pace
and Craig Forth
were also major contributors.
Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private research university located in Syracuse, New York, United States. Its roots can be traced back to Genesee Wesleyan Seminary, founded by the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1832, which also later founded Genesee College...
in the 2004–05 NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is a semi-voluntary association of 1,281 institutions, conferences, organizations and individuals that organizes the athletic programs of many colleges and universities in the United States...
Division I season. This was the first season in which Syracuse used its current nickname of "Orange"; previously, Syracuse teams had been known as "Orangemen" and "Orangewomen", depending on sex. The head coach was Jim Boeheim
Jim Boeheim
James Arthur "Jim" Boeheim is the head coach of the men's basketball team at Syracuse University. Boeheim has guided the Orange to eight Big East regular season championships, five Big East Tournament championships, and 28 NCAA Tournament appearances, including three appearances in the national...
, serving for his 29th year. The team played its home games at the Carrier Dome
Carrier Dome
The Carrier Dome is a 49,250-seat domed sports stadium located on the campus of Syracuse University in the University Hill neighborhood of Syracuse, New York, USA. It is home to the Syracuse Orange football, basketball, and lacrosse teams. High school football championships are also held in "The...
in Syracuse
Syracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
, New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. The team finished with a 27–7 (11–5) record, while making it to the first round of the NCAA tournament
2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 15, 2005, and ended with the championship game on April 4 at the Edward Jones Dome in St...
. The team was led by senior Hakim Warrick
Hakim Warrick
Hakim Hanif Warrick is an American professional basketball player in the NBA who is currently with the Phoenix Suns. Commonly nicknamed "Helicopter" and "Skinny", the 6'9", 219 lb forward was a major part the Syracuse Orange's run to the 2003 National Championship, often being most remembered...
and junior Gerry McNamara
Gerry McNamara
Gerry McNamara Sucks because he did not get drafted into the NBA.Gerry McNamara is a former American basketball player and current graduate assistant coach. He is a former guard for the Syracuse University men's team, from 2002 to 2006...
. Seniors Josh Pace
Josh Pace
Josh Pace is an American professional basketball player. A former college basketball player for the Syracuse Orange, he playes for the Hawke's Bay Hawks in the New Zealand National Basketball League.-High school:...
and Craig Forth
Craig Forth
Craig Forth is a former college basketball player for the Syracuse Orange from East Greenbush, New York who was a member of Syracuse's 2003 NCAA National Championship team...
were also major contributors.
Key contributors
- Hakim Warrick (21.4 ppg, 8.7 rpg)
- Gerry McNamara (15.8 ppg, 4.9 apg)
- Josh Pace (10.8 ppg, 5.0 rpg)
- Terrence RobertsTerrence Roberts (basketball)Terrence Roberts is a former college basketball player for the Syracuse Orange from Jersey City, New Jersey who currently plays for Universitatea Cluj in Romania.-High school:...
(7.2 ppg, 3.9 rpg) - Louie McCroskey (5.6 ppg, 2.9 rpg)
- Craig Forth (4.7 ppg, 5.1 rpg)
- Demetris NicholsDemetris NicholsDemetris Nichols is an American professional basketball player. He played small forward for the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team, and has been a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and New York Knicks.-High school:He was coached by Mike Hart at St...
(3.9 ppg, 2.1 rpg) - Darryl WatkinsDarryl WatkinsDarryl "Mookie" Finesse Watkins is an American professional basketball player. He is a former college basketball player for the Syracuse Orange who has a reputation for his shot-blocking ability.- High school :...
(3.7 ppg, 3.4 rpg)
Developments
- No. 4 seed Syracuse was upset by No. 13 seed Vermont in the first round of the NCAA tournament. It marked the first time a Boeheim-coached team had been knocked out in the first round since the 1998–1999 season.
- Syracuse captured its first Big East title since 1992 as it beat Rutgers, Connecticut and West Virginia along the way. Warrick averaged better than 22 points in those three games and was named the Big East Conference Championship MVP and Big East Player of the Year.
- Billy Edelin played just 20 games and left the team for undisclosed reasons after the team's Feb. 19 game against Boston College. Edelin would never play another game for Syracuse.
- Syracuse captured the 2004 Coaches vs. Cancer Classic as then-No. 6 Syracuse defeated then-No. 24 Memphis, 77–62, at Madison Square GardenMadison Square GardenMadison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...
. - Syracuse started the season ranked No. 6 in the country.
See also
- Syracuse Orange men's basketballSyracuse Orange men's basketballThe Syracuse Orange men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball team representing Syracuse University. The program is classified in the NCAA's Division I, and the team competes in the Big East Conference...
- 2005 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament2005 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament-Games:*1st round: Wednesday, March 9Noon2PM7PM*Quarterfinals: Thursday, March 10Noon2 PM7 PM9 PM*Semifinals: Friday, March 117 PM9 PM*Finals: Saturday, March 12...
- 2005 National Invitation Tournament2005 National Invitation Tournament-Semifinals & Finals:...