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The Syracuse Orange (2-0) men’s basketball is on the road tonight to face the when the Indiana Hoosiers (2-0) at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Tip-off is 6:30 and the game will air on FS1. Here’s what our staff is watching for:
Dom: Offensive execution
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Against Central Connecticut, Syracuse had the ball constantly moving and everyone got involved in putting the ball in the basket. No player reached more than 18 points, but four got to double figures and eight had eight or more. Against a more talented defense the Hoosiers will put on the court, a lot of attention will be on what the offense looks like with the jump in competition.
Max: Adjust to tougher competition
These first two games have not been against teams that can be considered a competitive matchup, so Indiana is a big step up. Syracuse needs to be able to properly adjust to this jump in difficulty and maintain their skill level they’ve shown throughout the start of the season. The defense will be a big factor here, with the Hoosiers scoring over 90 points in both of their first two games.
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 11: Indiana Hoosiers forward Aiden Sherrell (22) passes to a teammate during the men’s college exhibition basketball game between the Butler Bulldogs and Indiana Hoosiers on October 11, 2026, at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Zach Bolinger/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Kevin: Defend the paint
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It’s super early but Indiana has brought in 31 offensive rebounds in their first two games. I’m curious to see how a Syracuse team that is smaller at the center spot handles Aiden Sherell and Samet Yigitoglu especially on the offensive glass. The Orange guards will need to help out on the boards before looking to run. Since the perimeter defenders haven’t done a great job shutting off penetration so I’d expect to see more Dual in this one to help keep the Hoosiers on the outside.
Szuba: Dual’s defense/guard matchups
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