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The Orange Zone

The Orange Zone

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 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 get to your favorite coaches, players, and everyone who helps make the Loud House a formidable spot for opponents to visit. Orange Zone YouTube content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOrangeZonePodcast© Sinclair Broadcast Group Basketball Football (American)
Episodes
  • SYRACUSE MEN'S BASKETBALL is TRENDING DOWNWARD; Is it time for a CHANGE in LEADERSHIP?

    SYRACUSE MEN'S BASKETBALL is TRENDING DOWNWARD; Is it time for a CHANGE in LEADERSHIP?
    Jan 28 2026
    In this episode of the Orange Zone Podcast, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and Eric Devendorf discuss Syracuse Men's Basketball's latest four-game slide. What's really the problem here?
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    32 mins
  • SU men's basketball is REELING after losses to BC, VTech

    SU men's basketball is REELING after losses to BC, VTech
    Jan 24 2026
    Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU star and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf are back to analyze another week of Syracuse men's basketball. The Orange are reeling after two straight losses to Boston College and Virginia Tech. At 12-7 overall and 3-3 in ACC play, how do the Orange pick up the pieces? SU faces Miami on Saturday. Join us!! 00:00-4:49: Syracuse falls to Virginia Tech after an ABYSMAL second-half effort 4:50-13:13: WHY does Syracuse have an inability to close out close games? This team has the talent. Where's the leadership? 13:14-15:16: Insight on energy and dips 15:17-19:23: Thoughts on Red's rotations 19:24-26:19: How does this team channel the frustration? Taking a pulse on the fanbase #syracuse #syracusefootball #syracuseuniversity #syracusebasketball #orange #syracuseorange #podcast #cbb #collegebasketball #basketball _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com! Sponsored by APEX Entertainment
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    28 mins
  • Syracuse men's basketball OUTLASTS Florida State 94-86 for third straight WIN

    Syracuse men's basketball OUTLASTS Florida State 94-86 for third straight WIN
    Jan 14 2026
    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 _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bf... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: / theorangezonepod The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: / theorangezonepod Sponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!
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    34 mins
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