Syracuse win gives Boeheim its 800th win

It was a happy moment for everyone who attended or watched Syracuse Jim Boeheim win his 800th game as Orange’s head coach. What’s more surprising is that Boeheim was able to achieve a huge milestone in just 1088 games, he also holds the record with 356 wins in the Big East conference. With the victory, Boeheim became the eighth division 1 coach to reach 800 stages, and is one of only four active coaches in division 1 with 800 victories currently training.

Boeheim was able to claim victory in his team’s season opener when the Orange took on the Albany Great Danes at the Carrier Dome, home of the Syracuse Orange basketball and soccer teams. From the start, Orange controlled the game jumping to an 8-0 lead and led 38-20 at halftime. In the second half, Orange were able to use their signature zone defense to create 32 turnovers, helping Orange win by a final score of 75-43.

After the game was over, Boeheim received a shirt framed with the number 800 in honor of his monumental achievement. For many basketball fans, Boeheim is the foundation of the schools basketball program, having trained there since November 26, 1976. He is one of the few select coaches that when you think of a school basketball team, you automatically think in the. He will always be on the roster of elite college basketball coaches that includes Dukes Mike Kryzyzewski, Uconn Jim Calhoun, UNC Roy Williams, along with retired legends like Bob Knight, Dean Smith, Adolph Rupp and the great John Wooden.

Over the years, Boeheim has seen many great players go through his program and move on to successful NBA or professional careers. Most of the players Boeheim has coached over the years are able to go back to school throughout the year to show support for their former coach and mentor. Boeheim has not only helped guide many players’ lives better in college, but also at the NBA level. He was an assistant for the US Olympic basketball teams in 1996, 2006 and 2008.

There are currently 6 NBA players who have played with Coach Boeheim, including Denver Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony, who helped Boeheim and the college win their first National Championship in 2003. Still to this day, the two are very close, and Anthony considers Boeheim a father. figure in your life. Anthony has also contributed $ 3 million for a new practice facility for the Orange basketball team to help show his support.

Whenever the day comes when Boeheim decides to retire, it will be a sad day for the Syracuse show and for many fans around the world. Even with his 800th win still fresh on his mind, Boeheim will still be the first person in the gym the next day and the last to leave.