The Orange Zone

By CNY Central (NBC3, CBS5 & CW6)

The Orange Zone is your place for everything Syracuse Orange. Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski bring in-depth analysis of your favorite Orange teams, and access you can’t otherwise ... more

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January 14, 2026 Syracuse men's basketball OUTLASTS Florida State 94-86 for third straight WIN
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined by a new special guest this week to recap Syracuse men's basketball! Former SU star and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf will be joining us for the remainder of basketball season to provide insight and reaction. Today, we're discussing SU's latest win over Florida State. The Orange have won six of their last seven - what's been going right for this team? Join us!
00:00-12:39: Devendorf's thoughts on Syracuse's ceiling this season - how talented is this team? How has the early schedule benefited or hurt them?
12:40-19:23: Syracuse's 94-86 win over FSU - analyzing the play of Naithan George and JJ Starling, pushing the pace, Syracuse fast breaks, Red's rotations
19:24-21:54: Looking at the road ahead, Boston College up next
21:55-23:57: Tyler Betsey from three and William Kyle III is ABSURD
23:58-28:30: Guys developing into their roles, depth provided off of the bench, Nate Kingz as of late
28:31-32:03: Thoughts on Kiyan Anthony and Sadiq White's growth moving forward
#syracuse #cbb #collegebasketball #mensbasketball #syracusebasketball #syracuseorange #adrianautry #floridastate #fsu #floridastateseminoles
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34min
January 05, 2026 Syracuse men's basketball FALLS to Clemson, looks to rebound at Georgia Tech; SU women are CRUISING
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest developments for Syracuse men's and women's basketball. Adrian Autry's squad is coming off of yet another disheartening loss to Clemson - the Orange will look to rebound on Tuesday at Georgia Tech. PLUS, Felisha Legette-Jack and SU women's basketball are making a PUSH as one of the top teams in the ACC. In addition, we announce a special guest that will be joining us for the rest of basketball season. Join us!
00:00-11:32: What went WRONG in SU men's basketball's loss to Clemson?
11:33-16:54: What are we looking for against Georgia Tech?
16:55-24:42: Syracuse women's basketball is a LEGITIMATE contender in the ACC
#syracuse #syracusebasketball #cbb #womensbasketball #wbb #collegebasketball #syracuseorange #adrianautry #womenscollegebasketball
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27min
December 30, 2025 Gill Jr. to the PORTAL..PLUS, Syracuse men's, women's basketball open ACC PLAY
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back with updates on Syracuse sports as we head into 2026! SU football loses WR1 to the NCAA transfer portal...plus, Syracuse men's and women's basketball head into ACC play this week. What are your New Years wishes for Syracuse athletics? Join us!
00:00-11:28: Syracuse WR Darrell Gill Jr. announces he will enter the NCAA TRANSFER PORTAL - does SU need a WR1 now out of the portal?
11:29-22:00: Syracuse men's basketball opens ACC play against Clemson on WEDNESDAY - keys to the game, Donnie Freeman return, looking ahead to January schedule
22:01-26:05: Syracuse women's basketball opens league play with a 20-point loss to Duke
#syracuse #syracusefootball #cfb #cbb #collegefootball #collegebasketball #ncaa #ncaafootball #ncaabasketball #acc #accbasketball #accfootball #syracuseorange #syracusebasketball #podcast #sports
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28min
December 23, 2025 Is SU men's basketball READY for ACC play? PLUS, SU football portal updates
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for another edition of The Orange Zone Podcast. Syracuse men's basketball closed out non-conference play on Tuesday with a 77-48 win over Stonehill. Now, the Orange look ahead to opening ACC play against Clemson on December 31st. PLUS, SU RB Yasin Willis unexpectedly hits the transfer portal. Join us!
00:00-6:30: Syracuse starting RB Yasin Willis announces he will enter the NCAA transfer portal
6:31-10:26: Other SU football transfer portal updates
10:27-12:18: SU men's basketball turns it on in the second half to top Stonehill, JJ Starling eclipses 1000 career points
12:19-19:35: Adrian Autry and "Level 5" - the culture of this team
19:36-27:06: Things to be encouraged by in the Stonehill win, looking ahead to Clemson
#cbb #collegebasketball #collegefootball #cfb #transferportal #ncaa #acc #accbasketball #accfootball #syracuse #syracuseorange #syracusefootball #syracusebasketball #adrianautry
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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134
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29min
December 17, 2025 JIM BOEHEIM: On Syracuse men's basketball, Adrian Autry, and NIL
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined by former Syracuse men's basketball Hall of Fame head coach Jim Boeheim! Coach gives us his thoughts on everything from this year's team, to current head coach Adrian Autry, where SU falls in the competitive landscape of NIL, and much more. Join us!
00:00-7:05: Life after basketball - working as an analyst for ACC Network, teaching as a professor at SU
7:06-10:33: What was it like coaching his sons, Buddy and Jimmy Boeheim? How often do they still seek his advice?
10:34-21:50: How he feels about Syracuse men's basketball this season - what is the ceiling for this team? Strengths, weaknesses? Where do they fall in a competitive ACC?
21:51-27:22: Is SU men's basketball competitive in terms of the NIL budget? How much money do they need to build a winner?
27:23-36:08: Thoughts on Adrian Autry - how many years should first-time college head coaches get to build a program?
36:09-37:16: Relationship with Carmelo and Kiyan Anthony
37:17-39:12: Remembering Lawrence Moten
39:13-41:23: His message to Syracuse fans
#sports #cbb #collegebasketball #basketball #collegeathletics #jimboeheim #syracuse #syracuseorange #syracusebasketball #syracuseuniversity #acc #accbasketball #podcast
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44min
December 09, 2025 Is the College Football Playoff BROKEN? PLUS, SU staff changes, recruiting class
Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU and NFL RB and Super Bowl Champion James Mungro are back to wrap up the football season! Discussing all things College Football Playoff - did the Committee get it right? How can a broken structure be fixed? PLUS, an end of season wrap up for Syracuse football...talking staff changes, the 2026 recruiting class, and much more!
00:00-11:55: Syracuse football will have an ENTIRELY new defensive staff next season, with edge coach Nick Williams headed to Florida State. Is Fran Brown showing a shift away from recruiting in his coaching hires? What will new DC Vince Kehres bring?
11:56-17:09: Discussing SU football's 2026 recruiting class - the best EVER for the Orange at No. 30th nationally, five-star WR Calvin Russell makes it official
17:10-22:00: What are SU's BIGGEST NEEDS in the transfer portal?
22:01-35:31: Is the College Football Playoff BROKEN? Did Notre Dame get snubbed? How can the selection process be fixed?
#cfp #collegefootball #collegefootballplayoff #playoff #cfb #syracuse #syracuseorange #syracusefootball #franbrown #notredame
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38min
December 03, 2025 SYRACUSE tops No. 13 Tennessee in ACC/SEC Challenge THRILLER
Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski give immediate reaction to Syracuse men's basketball's 62-60 win over No. 13 Tennessee at the Dome. How crucial was this win for the Orange's NCAA Tournament chances?
#collegebasketball #cbb #syracuse #syracuseorange #podcast #sports #tennessee #tennesseevols #tennesseevolunteers #syracusebasketball #basketball
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13min
November 26, 2025 SU gets STOMPED ON by NOTRE DAME in HISTORIC LOSS
In this episode of The Orange Zone Podcast, Samantha Croston and James Mungro discuss the 70-7 stomping that SU endured against Notre Dame over the weekend. At least it can only go up from here?
#collegefootball #college #collegebasketball #sports #podcast #syracuse #basketball
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26min
November 20, 2025 OZ OVERTME: Sit Down with the Marketing Director of APEX Entertainment
In this episode, Samantha Croston sits down with the marketing director of APEX Entertainment, Rob Luzzi, to discuss the brand's current NIL deals with Syracuse Athletes.
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18min
November 19, 2025 SU football heads to face No. 9 Notre Dame, coaching updates
Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU runningback and Super Bowl champion James Mungro discuss Syracuse football's game against No. 9 Notre Dame this weekend. Freshman walk-on Joe Filardi has been tabbed to start at QB for the Orange...PLUS, Fran Brown announces that BOTH OC Jeff Nixon and DC Elijah Robinson will return in 2026.
00:00-3:50: Joe Filardi to start at QB vs. Notre Dame...the Irish have their eyes set elsewhere
3:51-9:59: Will Luke Carney start the Boston College game?
10:00-16:07: Fran Brown announces that BOTH OC Jeff Nixon and DC Elijah Robinson will return to SU next season
16:08-18:30: Will Notre Dame cover the spread?
#cfb #collegefootball #sports #syracuse #syracusefootball #sufootball #syracuseorange #notredame #notredamefootball
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Have a question or comment? Email us at [email protected]!
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