Buddy Boeheim Playing For Syracuse Today As Duke, Syracuse Oppose One Another In The Quarterfinals Of The Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament?
On Wednesday in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament in Brooklyn in Syracuse 96-57 win over Florida State Buddy Boeheim was 5-14 on field goals, 3-9 from 3 point range, collected 2 rebounds, 3 assists, scored 14 points.
Though, that wasn’t all Buddy Boeheim did as he punched Florida State’s Wyatt Wilkes in the stomach in the first half.
Buddy Boeheim was not called for a foul after he swung his right hand into Wilkes' midsection as he turned to run back to the defensive end, following a made basket by Syracuse.
Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim who also happens to be Buddy Boeheim’s father had this to say about the play between him, Wyatt Wilkes!
"I saw the play, the kid pushed him twice," said Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim. "I think it was inadvertent. It wasn't much of a punch.''
Florida State Head Coach Leonard Hamilton had this to say about the play between Syracuse’s Buddy Boeheim, his player Wyatt Wilkes!
I don't want anything to take away from how well they played and what type of fine young man he is,The game is physical. We expect guys to go out and bang and be aggressive. If something inadvertently happens sometimes we want to categorize it in one way or another.
“according to an article on espn.com by Associated Press”
After the the Syracuse, Florida State Buddy Boeheim had this to say about the play with Wyatt Wilkes!
In the heat of today’s game after some shoving in the lane, I swung my arm turning to go back up court . It was wrong to action of frustration . I apologized to Wyatt Wilkes multiple times. In the handshake line he said not to worry about it , but I know it was wrong. I pride myself in respecting the game and our opponent. I will not react that way again.”
As Syracuse who the 9th seed in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament plays Duke who is the top seed in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament today in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament this question comes to mind! Buddy Boeheim playing for Syracuse today as Duke, Syracuse oppose one another in the Atlantic Coast Conference quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament
The answer is no because Buddy Boeheim has been suspended for the game today for his actions in Wednesday’s second round game against Florida State.
What does that mean for Syracuse?
It means they are going to be without Buddy Boeheim who is the Atlantic Coast Conference’s leading scorer who scores 19.3 points per game.
Duke, Syracuse met twice during the regular season!
Once in Durham North Carolina once in Syracuse New York!
Duke won both of the regular season matchups because they won the first match up in Durham on January 22, 2022 by a score of 79-59.
In Duke’s 79-59 win over Syracuse Duke hit 14 three-pointers – including five from freshman AJ Griffin was one of four players for Duke (15-3, 5-2 ACC) with 15 points, joining classmate Paolo Banchero, junior Wendell Moore Jr. and sophomore Mark Williams. Banchero had 13 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season.
Griffin swished three-pointers on his first two shots to spark Duke's 11-2 run out of the gate. Syracuse surged back with a 13-5 stretch but never took the lead.
A 24-11 run from the Blue Devils to start the second half extended their lead to 27, with Moore tallying 10 points during that span. Duke grew its lead to 31 points during the second half.
Senior Joey Baker had 11 points and sophomore Jeremy Roach dished out a career-high nine assists for Duke. Moore had eight assists of his own as the Blue Devils tied their season high with 25 dimes on 30 made field goals.
According to an article on goduke.com”
Then they won at Syracuse 97-72 on Saturday February 26, 2022!
Why?
No. 6 Duke hit 14 three-pointers – including five from freshman AJ Griffin – as the Blue Devils cruised past Syracuse, 79-59, Saturday at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Griffin was one of four players for Duke (15-3, 5-2 ACC) with 15 points, joining classmate Paolo Banchero, junior Wendell Moore Jr. and sophomore Mark Williams. Banchero had 13 rebounds for his fourth double-double of the season.
Griffin swished three-pointers on his first two shots to spark Duke's 11-2 run out of the gate. Syracuse surged back with a 13-5 stretch but never took the lead.
A 24-11 run from the Blue Devils to start the second half extended their lead to 27, with Moore tallying 10 points during that span. Duke grew its lead to 31 points during the second half.
Senior Joey Baker had 11 points and sophomore Jeremy Roach dished out a career-high nine assists for Duke. Moore had eight assists of his own as the Blue Devils tied their season high with 25 dimes on 30 made field goals.
“according to goduke. com
Meanwhile,
Syracuse lost both regular season match ups to Duke losing the first one in Durham 79 59 because Duke's AJ Griffin put the first points on the board with a 3-pointer and the Blue Devils never trailed in the encounter.
Then Syracuse lost to Duke again on Saturday February 26, 2022 this time by a score of 72-97. This time, at home in Syracuse New York.
Why?
Duke blazed their way to an early advantage, scoring 14 unanswered points in the first four minutes of the contest. A Buddy Boeheim lay-up got the Orange on the board with 15:27 on the clock, but it did not slow the Blue Devils. At one point the visitors had made 11-of-12 from the field, including 6-of-7 of its 3-point tries.
“according to articles on cuse.com”
Duke who is the top seed in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament is tipping off their portion of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament in the quarterfinals while Syracuse who is the 9 seed in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.
Tip off is set for 12:00pm from Barclays Center that is home to the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, WNBA’s New York Liberty.
The winner is going to advance to the winner of the Boston College, Miami game Friday night!
The game is going to be televised on ESPN with Jay Bilas, Dan Shulman commentating!