Syracuse Orange Men's Basketball, Colgate Raiders Men's Basketball, College Basketball
Syracuse Orange Men's Basketball
The Syracuse Orange men's basketball team represents Syracuse University in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The team competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
The Orange have won one NCAA championship, in 2003. They have also won five NIT championships, in 1955, 1966, 1981, 1994, and 2018.
The Orange are led by head coach Jim Boeheim. Boeheim is the winningest coach in Syracuse history, with over 900 wins.
The Orange play their home games at the Carrier Dome. The Carrier Dome is one of the largest on-campus stadiums in the country, with a capacity of over 30,000.
Colgate Raiders Men's Basketball
The Colgate Raiders men's basketball team represents Colgate University in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition. The team competes in the Patriot League.
The Raiders have won one NCAA Tournament game, in 1996. They have also won one Patriot League tournament championship, in 2019.
The Raiders are led by head coach Matt Langel. Langel is in his fourth season as head coach of the Raiders.
The Raiders play their home games at Cotterell Court. Cotterell Court is located on the Colgate University campus in Hamilton, New York.
College Basketball
College basketball is a popular sport in the United States. The NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament is one of the most popular sporting events in the country.
College basketball is played by student-athletes who are enrolled in college or university. The NCAA has three divisions of college basketball: Division I, Division II, and Division III.
Division I is the highest level of college basketball. Division I schools are typically large, research universities with strong athletic programs. Division II and Division III schools are typically smaller, liberal arts colleges with less emphasis on athletics.
College basketball is a fast-paced, exciting game. The games are typically played in front of large crowds of fans.