The Orange Zone

The Orange Zone

The Orange Zone is your place for everything Syracuse Orange. Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski bring in-depth analysis of your favorite Orange teams, and access you can’t otherwise get to your favorite coaches, players, and everyone who helps make the Loud House a formidable spot for opponents to visit. Orange Zone YouTube content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOrangeZonePodcast

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April 7, 2026 12 mins
Syracuse football QB Steve Angeli and WR Umari Hatcher speak to the Orange Zone team about returning from injury, losing five-star WR Calvin Russell for the bulk of the season, and the state of the team as spring practice concludes 00:00-4:55: Steve Angeli on his recovery for his torn Achilles, injury updates, WR Calvin Russell III's Achilles injury, the spring game, and more 4:56-12:13: Umari Hatcher on entering the transfer port...
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Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU guard and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf return to discuss more news for Syracuse men's basketball. The NCAA transfer portal has opened, and the Orange have received a commitment from Fulton, NY native Gavin Doty while Donnie Freeman, Nait George, and others have announced their intentions to transfer. What else does GMac have up his sleeve? Join us? 00:00-1:43: Michiga...
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Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU guard and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf are BACK to discuss GMac's return! Analyzing Gerry McNamara's introductory press conference on Monday - from his best moments to his promises for the upcoming season. PLUS, who will SU look to keep on the roster next season, and who will they target out of the transfer portal? Join us! 00:00-11:18: Top takeaways from GMac's intro...
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Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU guard and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf are back to discuss Syracuse men's basketball impending hire of Gerry McNamara as head coach. Is GMac the right guy for the job? How much NIL will he have to work with? And he should he bring over from Siena? Join us! 00:00-5:34: Would Devo be interested in joining GMac's staff at SU? 5:35-13:17: Will GMac have the resources? Was...
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On this episode of The Orange Zone, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski discuss ESPN's report stating that former SU guard and Siena Head Coach Gerry McNamara accepted a job to become the next head coach at Syracuse. #collegebasketball #college #basketball #sports #podcast #syracuse #newyork _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https...
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March 19, 2026 20 mins
Sports Director Samantha Croston and former SU guard Eric Devendorf discuss the Syracuse head coaching vacancy and new SU AD Bryan Blair's introductory press conference. NOTE: This recording took place before GMAC nearly stunned Duke. #college #basketball #marchmadness #syracuse #newyork #america #sports #duke _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq A...
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March 12, 2026 54 mins
The Orange Zone Podcast is LIVE from APEX Entertainment. The podcast discusses the firing of Head Coach Adrian Autry and the future of the team. Syracuse Alum Eric Devendorf gives his insight on what's next for Syracuse Men's Basketball.
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Ashley Wenskoski is joined by former SU guard and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf for this week's episode of The Orange Zone podcast. As Syracuse men's basketball wraps up the regular season on Saturday against Pittsburgh, leadership decisions must be made in the coming days. Join us! 00:00-7:21: Syracuse announces Mike Haynie as the next Chancellor - he emphasizes focus on athletics right away 7:22-18:09: What will Sat...
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Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU guard and ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf are back for more Syracuse basketball talk! The Orange fall to 15-13 and 6-9 in the ACC with its latest loss to UNC. This week, we're discussing the fallout from yet another disappointing season - the Orange have ZERO high school recruits signed for next season. Plus, Adrian Autry speaks in past tense and the SU women's team is headed to ...
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Ashley Wenskoski and Rachel Culver are back to discuss Syracuse men's basketball's latest loss. The Orange fall 77-64 to No. 16 North Carolina, despite the Tar Heels competing without star freshman Caleb Wilson. The game was tied at 44-all with 12 minutes to play before it once again slipped away for Syracuse. Who's to blame? Join us! 00:00-11:20: Syracuse falls 77-64, second-half intensity isn't there despite the Dome being packe...
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Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU guard and ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf are back to discuss Syracuse men's basketball's latest meltdown. The Orange fell to Duke 101-64 on ESPN's nationally televised Big Monday. It was the worst loss of the Adrian Autry era, and the worst loss since SU joined the ACC in 2013. We discuss all of that, plus question whether or not outgoing SU Athletic Director John Wildhack shoul...
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In this episode of the The Orange Zone, Samantha Croston and former SU Guard Eric Devendorf discuss SU Men's Basketball's win in double overtime against Cal, as well as the recent announcement that SU Director of Athletics John Wildhack is retiring. #sports #podcast #collegebasketball #basketball #syracuse #syracusebasketball #marchmadness _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/sho...
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In this episode, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and Eric Devendorf talk about the continuous decline of the Syracuse Men's Basketball program. After the tenth loss of the season last night to No. 14 UNC, the pressure is on for Syracuse to finish the year strong. If not, Eric Devendorf believes a coaching change will come.
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In this episode of the Orange Zone Podcast, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and Eric Devendorf discuss Syracuse Men's Basketball's latest four-game slide. What's really the problem here?
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Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU star and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf are back to analyze another week of Syracuse men's basketball. The Orange are reeling after two straight losses to Boston College and Virginia Tech. At 12-7 overall and 3-3 in ACC play, how do the Orange pick up the pieces? SU faces Miami on Saturday. Join us!! 00:00-4:49: Syracuse falls to Virginia Tech after an ABYSMAL second-ha...
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined by a new special guest this week to recap Syracuse men's basketball! Former SU star and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf will be joining us for the remainder of basketball season to provide insight and reaction. Today, we're discussing SU's latest win over Florida State. The Orange have won six of their last seven - what's been going right for this team? Join us! 00:00-12:...
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest developments for Syracuse men's and women's basketball. Adrian Autry's squad is coming off of yet another disheartening loss to Clemson - the Orange will look to rebound on Tuesday at Georgia Tech. PLUS, Felisha Legette-Jack and SU women's basketball are making a PUSH as one of the top teams in the ACC. In addition, we announce a special guest that will be joining...
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back with updates on Syracuse sports as we head into 2026! SU football loses WR1 to the NCAA transfer portal...plus, Syracuse men's and women's basketball head into ACC play this week. What are your New Years wishes for Syracuse athletics? Join us! 00:00-11:28: Syracuse WR Darrell Gill Jr. announces he will enter the NCAA TRANSFER PORTAL - does SU need a WR1 now out of the portal? 11:29-22...
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for another edition of The Orange Zone Podcast. Syracuse men's basketball closed out non-conference play on Tuesday with a 77-48 win over Stonehill. Now, the Orange look ahead to opening ACC play against Clemson on December 31st. PLUS, SU RB Yasin Willis unexpectedly hits the transfer portal. Join us! 00:00-6:30: Syracuse starting RB Yasin Willis announces he will enter the NCAA trans...
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Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined by former Syracuse men's basketball Hall of Fame head coach Jim Boeheim! Coach gives us his thoughts on everything from this year's team, to current head coach Adrian Autry, where SU falls in the competitive landscape of NIL, and much more. Join us!  00:00-7:05: Life after basketball - working as an analyst for ACC Network, teaching as a professor at SU 7:06-10:33: What was it like ...
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