2007-08 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team
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The 2007–08 Syracuse Orange men's basketball team represented Syracuse University
. The Head Coach was Jim Boeheim
, serving for his 32nd year. The team played its home games at the Carrier Dome
in Syracuse, New York
. The team finished with a 21–14 (9–9) record, while making it to the quarterfinal round of the NIT tournament
. Junior Eric Devendorf
was the team's elder classman for 2007–2008 squad, starting at shooting guard
. Sophomores Arinze Onuaku
(center
), and Paul Harris
(guard/forward) and standout freshmen Donte Greene
(forward) and Jonny Flynn
(guard) rounded out the rest of the starting lineup. Following an injury to Devendorf, guard Scoop Jardine
stepped in and Kristof Ongenaet
also saw time in the starting lineup.
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...
. 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 32nd 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, 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 21–14 (9–9) record, while making it to the quarterfinal round of the NIT tournament
2008 National Invitation Tournament
-Semifinals and Final:Played at Madison Square Garden in New York City on April 1 and 3* - Overtime game.-External links:*...
. Junior Eric Devendorf
Eric Devendorf
Eric Devendorf is an American professional basketball player from Bay City, Michigan who came from Oak Hill Academy and played for the Syracuse University Orange. He currently plays for the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League....
was the team's elder classman for 2007–2008 squad, starting at shooting guard
Shooting guard
The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team...
. Sophomores Arinze Onuaku
Arinze Onuaku
Arinze Onuaku is a 6'9", 275lb professional basketball player from Lanham, Maryland who was on the Syracuse Orange basketball team. He went undrafted in the 2010 NBA Draft. He is currently playing with the LKL team, Klaipėdos Neptūnas....
(center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
), and Paul Harris
Paul Harris (basketball)
Paul Harris is an American professional basketball player who recently played for the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters of the Philippine Basketball Association...
(guard/forward) and standout freshmen Donte Greene
Donté Greene
Donté Dominic Greene is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA...
(forward) and Jonny Flynn
Jonny Flynn
Jonny William Flynn is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association...
(guard) rounded out the rest of the starting lineup. Following an injury to Devendorf, guard Scoop Jardine
Antonio Jardine
Antonio "Scoop" Jardine" is a 6'1", 170 lbs. guard from Philadelphia, PA who plays for the Syracuse Orange.-High school:At Neumann-Goretti High School, Jardine was the teammate of former SU player Rick Jackson....
stepped in and Kristof Ongenaet
Kristof Ongenaet
Kristof Ongenaet is a forward from Ghent, Belgium who is a former player for the Syracuse Orange. He played for Sutor Basket Montegranaro in the Italian based Lega Basket Serie A league.-Team Belgium:...
also saw time in the starting lineup.
2007–08 Roster
| Name | Number | Position | Height | Weight | Year | Hometown |
| Rick Jackson Rick Jackson Richard Kadeem Jackson is an American professional basketball forward for Chorale Roanne Basket of the Ligue Nationale de Basketball in France... |
00 | C/F | 6–9 | 235 | Freshman | Philadelphia, PA |
| Andy Rautins Andy Rautins Andrew Jay "Andy" Rautins is a , 205 lbs. guard for the New York Knicks of the NBA. He was born in Syracuse, New York. He is a Canadian citizen and played for the Syracuse Orange and Canadian Men's National Basketball team... |
1 | G | 6–5 | 193 | Junior | Jamesville, NY |
| Donte Greene Donté Greene Donté Dominic Greene is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the NBA... |
5 | F | 6–11 | 226 | Freshman | Baltimore, MD |
| Jonny Flynn Jonny Flynn Jonny William Flynn is an American professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association... |
10 | G | 6–0 | 186 | Freshman | Niagara, NY |
| Paul Harris Paul Harris (basketball) Paul Harris is an American professional basketball player who recently played for the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters of the Philippine Basketball Association... |
11 | G/F | 6–5 | 228 | Sophomore | Niagara Falls, NY |
| Kristof Ongenaet Kristof Ongenaet Kristof Ongenaet is a forward from Ghent, Belgium who is a former player for the Syracuse Orange. He played for Sutor Basket Montegranaro in the Italian based Lega Basket Serie A league.-Team Belgium:... |
12 | F | 6–8 | 215 | Junior | Ghent, Belgium |
| Arinze Onuaku Arinze Onuaku Arinze Onuaku is a 6'9", 275lb professional basketball player from Lanham, Maryland who was on the Syracuse Orange basketball team. He went undrafted in the 2010 NBA Draft. He is currently playing with the LKL team, Klaipėdos Neptūnas.... |
21 | C | 6–9 | 258 | Sophomore | Lanham, MD |
| Eric Devendorf Eric Devendorf Eric Devendorf is an American professional basketball player from Bay City, Michigan who came from Oak Hill Academy and played for the Syracuse University Orange. He currently plays for the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League.... |
23 | G | 6–4 | 178 | Junior | Bay City, MI |
| Devin Brennan-McBride | 25 | C | 6–9 | 254 | Sophomore | London, ON |
| Josh Wright | 30 | G | 6–2 | 175 | Senior | Utica, NY |
| Scoop Jardine Antonio Jardine Antonio "Scoop" Jardine" is a 6'1", 170 lbs. guard from Philadelphia, PA who plays for the Syracuse Orange.-High school:At Neumann-Goretti High School, Jardine was the teammate of former SU player Rick Jackson.... |
33 | G | 6–1 | 192 | Freshman | Philadelphia, PA |
| Sean Williams | 45 | C | 6–11 | 228 | Freshman | Villa Park, CA |
Standings
| Big East | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| W-L | GB | W-L | |
| #12 Georgetown | 15–2 | – | 28–6 |
| #19 Notre Dame | 14–4 | 1 | 25–8 |
| #6 Louisville | 14–4 | 1 | 27–9 |
| Connecticut | 13–5 | 2 | 24–9 |
| #21 Marquette | 11–7 | 4 | 25–10 |
| #17 West Virginia | 11–7 | 4 | 26–11 |
| #18 Pittsburgh | 10–8 | 5 | 27–10 |
| #24 Villanova | 9–9 | 6 | 22–13 |
| Syracuse | 9–9 | 6 | 21–14 |
| Cincinnati | 8–10 | 7 | 13–19 |
| Seton Hall | 7–11 | 8 | 17–15 |
| Providence | 6–12 | 9 | 15–16 |
| DePaul | 6–12 | 9 | 11–19 |
| St. Johns | 5–13 | 10 | 11–19 |
| South Florida | 3–15 | 12 | 12–19 |
| Rutgers | 3–15 | 12 | 11–20 |
Developments
- Eric Devendorf and Andy Rautins both suffered season ending knee injuries
- Scoop Jardine was suspended for three games
- Josh Wright and Devin Brennan-McBride both quit the team
- Donte Greene declared for the NBA draft following the conclusion of the season
- Jonny Flynn was named co-Big East Rookie of the Year
- This marked the first season since 1982 that Syracuse missed back-to-back NCAA Tournaments
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...
- 2008 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament2008 Big East Men's Basketball TournamentThe 2008 Big East Men's Basketball Tournament, a part of the 2007-08 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, took place from March 12–March 15, 2008 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Its winner received the Big East Conference's automatic bid to the 2008 NCAA Tournament...
- 2008 National Invitation Tournament2008 National Invitation Tournament-Semifinals and Final:Played at Madison Square Garden in New York City on April 1 and 3* - Overtime game.-External links:*...