Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim talked more about the 66 points his team scored in Tuesday's season-opening, 66-34 win over Eastern Washington, and not so much about the 34 points the Orange defense allowed the Eagles at the Carrier Dome.
The No. 16 Orange are known for their stifling 2/3 zone defense under Boeheim, who also implemented some full-court pressure against Eastern Washington. The great unknown to Boeheim is how Syracuse's offense will generate points.
His son, Buddy Boeheim, a 6-foot-5 true freshman, led the Orange with only three assists. Syracuse had just 11 assists on the 24 field goals made.