Syracuse sets sights on upcoming season after addition of another Boeheim
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (BVM) — The Syracuse men’s basketball team welcomes another Boeheim, as if two weren’t enough. The Orange head coach added his oldest son to the fold this offseason with the transfer of Jimmy to the Syracuse program.
Jimmy, a former Big Red player, accomplished a lot during his time at Cornell, leading the team in scoring, rebounding and 3-pointers, while ranking him fifth among Ivy League players in points. Jimmy will be joining younger brother Buddy on the court once again.
The two had played together in high school for Jamesville-DeWitt with the duo topping record heights at the high school level. Jimmy had reached the Class A finals with the DeWitt High School, and was selected to join the Class A tournament team. Buddy was named Player of the Year and would also find himself among the tournament team roster. After DeWitt, both boys went to play Division I basketball at their respective schools.
The beginning of the Jim’s sons at the program started during Buddy’s first appearance with the team back in the fall of 2018. The freshman guard started in the season opener for the Orange before making his mark on the team, with numerous career performances already in his career.
The Orange coach has achieved a remarkable run throughout his tenure with the orange, making 34 trips to the NCAA tournament and five Final Four appearances. Jim made his first appearance at Syracuse as a player in 1962. He was a walk-on with the team and by his senior season, became an Orange team captain. The Orange had just won their second NCAA tournament that same year.
Throughout the coach’s long time basketball career, he has collected several accolades, from being named 2001 USA basketball National Coach of the Year to serving as an assistant coach for the U.S. Olympic teams, assisting in three gold medals and two world cups.
Aside from his basketball fame, Coach Boeheim is also known for his charity work with him and his wife, Juli, starting a foundation together to help out local kids in need. They have helped out in Coaches vs. Cancer, Crouse Hospital’s Kienzle Family Maternity Center, the Children’s Medical Network, the Eldercare Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and several more.
The upcoming season is looking strong with the new additions to the team, including son Jimmy. The ACC just announced its full 2021-22 basketball schedule for the Orange, with their first appearance against Pace University on Oct. 27th.
The team looks to follow up on a surprising NCAA tournament run that saw the team advance to the Sweet 16 before being knocked out by Houston. They hope their new dynamic duo can be a difference maker in 2021.
