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Syracuse basketball could benefit long term from Buddy Boeheim injury

On Wednesday night Syracuse basketball picked up its 16th victory of the season thanks to a series sweep of the Pittsburgh Panthers 72-49.

For the first time in a while, the Orange cruised to an easy victory on the road. Although not everything was peaches and cream after this one.

In the first half starting guard, Buddy Boeheim had an awkward tumble to the hardwood and he needed some help limping off the court. The official diagnosis from the University said he suffered an ankle sprain.

“He turned an ankle there’s nothing wrong.