Last season was weird.
Despite the Syracuse Orange’s roster being ravaged by injuries, it only touched those situated on the margins of the roster. Matthew Moyer’s ankle, Bourama Sidibe’s back and Howard Washington’s knee all giving out certainly did not help Jim Boeheim, but affirmed a held philosophy he coaches through. The Orange don’t play deep.
Five players hit the floor for Boeheim, maybe one or two others see minutes after and in the case of last year two never leave the floor. The constant peppering of questions about Frank Howard and Tyus Battle leading the NCAA in minutes could be answered looking at the depth chart.