2023–24 Syracuse Orange women's basketball team explained

Mode:Women's Basketball
Year:2023–24
Prev Year:2022–23
Next Year:2024–25
Team:Syracuse Orange
Conference:Atlantic Coast Conference
Short Conf:ACC
Aprank:20
Coachrank:23
Record:24–8
Conf Record:13–5
Head Coach:Felisha Legette-Jack
Hc Year:2nd
Asst Coach1:Khyreed Carter
Asst Coach2:Sue Ludwig
Asst Coach3:Kristen Sharkey
Stadium:JMA Wireless Dome
Tourney:NCAA tournament
Tourney Result:Second Round

The 2023–24 Syracuse Orange women's basketball team represented Syracuse University during the 2023–24 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Orange were led by second-year head coach Felisha Legette-Jack. The Orange were tenth year members of the Atlantic Coast Conference and played their home games at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York.

The Orange started the season with three straight wins before losing to number 20 Maryland. That would be their final loss of the non-conference regular season as they won the South Point Shootout and defeated Alabama in their ACC–SEC Challenge game. They finished the non-conference regular season 10–1. The began the ACC regular season with a win over number 13 Notre Dame and became ranked for the first time during the season at number 25. They lost their first game after becoming ranked to North Carolina. They fell out of the rankings after that, but then they won seven straight games to return to the rankings. The seven game winning streak included wins over number 15 Florida State and a second win over then number 15 Notre Dame. They then lost two straight games against number 19 Virginia Tech and number 16 Louisville. The Orange then won five straight games including avenging their earlier loss against Louisville. They finished the season only winning one of their last three games, with the final game of the season being an overtime loss to number 12 NC State.

The Orange finished the season 24–8 overall and 13–5 in ACC play to finish in a three way tie for second place. As the third seed in the ACC tournament, they earned a bye into the Quarterfinals where they were upset by sixth seed Florida State. They received an at-large invitation to the NCAA Tournament, marking their first appearance since 2021. As the sixth seed in the Portland 3 they defeated eleventh seed Arizona in the First Round before losing to third seed Connecticut in the Second Round to end their season.

Previous season

See main article: 2022–23 Syracuse Orange women's basketball team.

Prior to the season beginning Felisha Legette-Jack was announced as the head coach at Syracuse.[1] She took over from interim head coach Von Read.

The Orange finished the season 20–13 overall and 9–9 in ACC play to finish in a tie for eighth place. As the ninth seed in the ACC tournament, the received a bye to the Second Round, where they lost to NC State. They received an at-large bid to the WNIT. The Orange defeated in the First Round and in the Second Round before losing to Columbia in the Super 16 to end their season.

Off-season

Departures

Departures
NameNumberPos.HeightYearHometownReason for Departure
Olivia Owens 00 F 6'4" Graduate Student Graduated
Nyah Wilson 3 G 5'8" Sophomore Transferred to New Mexico[2]
Teisha Hyman 4 G 5'8" Junior Transferred to Rhode Island[3]
Ava Irvin 10 G 5'8" Junior Graduated
Asia Strong 15 F 6'2" Graduate Student Graduated
Dariauna Lewis 24 F 6'1" Graduate Student Graduated

Incoming Transfers

Incoming Transfers
NameNumberPos.HeightYearHometownPrevious School
Dominique Camp 24 G 5'8" Graduate Student Akron[4]
Izabel Varejão 34 C 6'4" Graduate Student Michigan[5]

Recruiting Class

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Schedule

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See main article: 2023–24 NCAA Division I women's basketball rankings.

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2024 WNBA Draft

See main article: 2024 WNBA draft.

Notes and References

  1. News: Jackson . Wilton . Syracuse Hires Program Legend As New Women's Basketball Coach . 26 March 2022 . . 26 March 2022 . en-us.
  2. Web site: Lobos Add Nyah Wilson. golobos.com. University of New Mexico Athletics. Allison. Weiss. May 1, 2023. November 20, 2023.
  3. Web site: Reiss Adds Syracuse Transfer Teisha Hyman. gorhody.com. University of Rhode Island Athletics. April 19, 2023. November 20, 2023.
  4. Web site: Orange Welcome Dominique Camp for 2023-24 Season. cuse.com. University of Syracuse Athletics. April 5, 2023. November 20, 2023.
  5. Web site: Orange Add Michigan Transfer Izabel Varejão. cuse.com. University of Syracuse Athletics. May 23, 2023. November 20, 2023.
  6. Web site: Syracuse Orange. espn.com. ESPN. November 20, 2023.
  7. Web site: 2023-24 Women's Basketball Schedule. cuse.com. Syracuse University. November 20, 2023.