Whether or not this will have an effect on Jim Boeheim and his future at Syracuse, however, remains unknown. Obviously, this was some bad press that no premier college basketball program wants in the background of their amazing season.
We have already seen how his absence affects Syracuse hint: it's not in a good way , and the lack of his presence on the interior could prove to be detrimental to Syracuse's Final Four aspirations. Even their potential Third Round match-up vs. Will Syracuse get to the Final Four without Melo?
We'll know in a short time, but the prospects look worse now than they did just a few hours ago. Enjoy our content? The news broke as the SU team wrapped up practice at the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center and then traveled to Pittsburgh for its opening game in the tournament. According to sources, Melo did not participate in the practice. Melo might have played his last game in an Orange uniform. Both sources said Melo was going to leave school even prior to his current eligibility issue.
And that was the culmination of a season that began with the dismissal of associate head coach Bernie Fine after two former ball boys accused him of sexually molesting them in the s.
While charges have yet to be filed against Fine, he was fired in late November. Boeheim and the university also are facing a defamation suit filed by the ball boys — Bobby Davis and stepbrother Mike Lang. Through it all, the players have remained on an even keel, seemingly unfazed by anything. Time will tell if this new issue gets in their way during the season's most important time. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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