One of the biggest storylines for the 2018-19 Syracuse Orange men’s basketball season so far has been the health (or lack thereof) of starting point guard Frank Howard. After missing the first four games of the season while recovering from surgery, he’s struggled since as he works to regain his footing — and as a result, his jumpshot.
As a junior, Howard was a breakout player in the ACC, and one of the most important pieces of Syracuse’s offense while averaging 14.4 points per game and 4.7 assists. But as a senior, he’s averaging just six points points and 3.