Episodes

  • DUKE DISASTER: Syracuse falls to Duke 101-64, should Wildhack make decision on next head coach?
    Feb 17 2026
    Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU guard and ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf are back to discuss Syracuse men's basketball's latest meltdown. The Orange fell to Duke 101-64 on ESPN's nationally televised Big Monday. It was the worst loss of the Adrian Autry era, and the worst loss since SU joined the ACC in 2013. We discuss all of that, plus question whether or not outgoing SU Athletic Director John Wildhack should be making the decision about the next head coach. Join us! 00:00-10:52: Duke Disaster: Syracuse endures WORST LOSS IN ACC ERA at Cameron Indoor on Monday night. Who's to blame? 10:53-17:19: Motivational issues...where does that stem from? 17:20-23:40: Should John Wildhack be the one to name the next Syracuse men's basketball coach if he's retiring in July? 23:41-32:25: The importance of Carmelo and Kiyan Anthony. Should 'Melo have a say in the next head coach? 32:26-37:38: Upcoming ED23 Hoops Foundation Event - open to the public in Syracuse #syracuse #syracusebasketball #syracuseorange #syracuseuniversity #acc #accbasketball #duke #dukebasketball #collegebasketball #cbb #adrianautry _______________ 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 Sponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!
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    39 mins
  • Syracuse's ATHLETIC DIRECTOR is RETIRING, SU MBB wins 2OT game vs CAL
    Feb 14 2026
    In this episode of the The Orange Zone, Samantha Croston and former SU Guard Eric Devendorf discuss SU Men's Basketball's win in double overtime against Cal, as well as the recent announcement that SU Director of Athletics John Wildhack is retiring. #sports #podcast #collegebasketball #basketball #syracuse #syracusebasketball #marchmadness _______________ 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!
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    34 mins
  • Is the end NEARING for ADRIAN AUTRY as HEAD COACH of the SU MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM?
    Feb 3 2026
    In this episode, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and Eric Devendorf talk about the continuous decline of the Syracuse Men's Basketball program. After the tenth loss of the season last night to No. 14 UNC, the pressure is on for Syracuse to finish the year strong. If not, Eric Devendorf believes a coaching change will come.
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    25 mins
  • 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
    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
    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
  • Syracuse men's basketball FALLS to Clemson, looks to rebound at Georgia Tech; SU women are CRUISING
    Jan 5 2026
    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 _______________ 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 Sponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!
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    26 mins
  • Gill Jr. to the PORTAL..PLUS, Syracuse men's, women's basketball open ACC PLAY
    Dec 30 2025
    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 _______________ 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: Sponsored by APEX Entertainment 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!
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    28 mins