2003 Anniversary Guide
MUSIC MADNESS: The road to Syracuse's 2003 victory through the eyes of the Sour Sitrus Society
Balancing classes and hectic travel with performing at games, a select 30 members of the Sour Sitrus Society pep band accompanied the SU men's basketball team to their 2003 NCAA tournament victory. Read more »
3RD TIME'S THE CHARM: Syracuse’s tournament runs in 1987, 1996 paved the way for its 2003 championship
Before defeating Kansas in the national championship in 2003, Syracuse had fallen short in 1987 and 1996. Our beat reporter writes how the two losses paved the way for SU’s title. Read more »
LYONS LEGEND: Jim Boeheim's hometown of Lyons, New York, celebrated with him in 2003
im Boeheim is proud to be from Lyons, New York. In 2003, his hometown honored his title win with "Jim Boeheim Day." An ice storm forced residents from Lyons, New York, Jim Boeheim’s hometown, to scramble for a place to watch the 2003 national championship. Read more »
Gallery: A trip down memory lane 20 years since Syracuse men’s basketball national title
In 2003, Syracuse University brought home its first national championship under former-head coach Jim Boeheim. Carmelo Anthony, Hakim Warrick, and Gerry McNamara were among the team members that played during the championship in New Orleans. Read more »
'THE MAYOR OF SCRANTON': Gerry McNamara’s illustrious Syracuse career is finally honored with jersey retirement
Gerry McNamara felt that Syracuse was everything he wanted college to be, going on to have a record-setting career honored with a jersey retirement. Read more »
HAK ATTACK: Hakim Warrick was known for ‘the block’ in 2003. But he was so much more at Syracuse
Teammates called Hakim Warrick as “Mr. Go-Go gadget arms.” He used his athleticism to rank top five in points and rebounds for Syracuse all-time. Read more »
