Over the last 30 years, see how Jim Boeheim and Syracuse have shifted their recruiting efforts east.
Over the last 30 years, or so, Jim Boeheim has developed Syracuse University into a national powerhouse in men's basketball. As we know, it all starts with recruiting. Over the years, Syracuse has done a tremendous job recruiting both nationally and locally, but where have the Orange had more success? It depends on the time period, writes Mike Waters.
Syracuse first started recruiting (successfully) on a national level once they entered the Big East in the 1980s. From 1986-1990, Syracuse signed six California natives, including All-American Stephen Thompson and current assistant coach Mike Hopkins.