Kobe Bryant was not only one of the greatest basketball players ever, he was also the hardest working player I’ve ever been around. I was so fortunate to have known him and coached him with Team USA. Our thoughts and our prayers are with his wife, Vanessa, and the Bryant family.
Jim Boeheim
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Syracuse Men's Basketball Coach
Forever 'Cuse
Joined November 2014
- Juli and I met during Kentucky Derby week 27 years ago. It’s great to be back.
- I was able to watch the San Antonio Spurs play and chat after with their great Coach Gregg Popovich. He’s going to do a fantastic job with Team USA.
- I have lost a great friend and Syracuse University has lost one of its all-time greatest ambassadors. Floyd Little brought a smile to the face of everyone he encountered. Juli and I send our condolences to DeBorah and Floyd’s family.
- With Melo at the Basketball Hall of Fame where he received the Manny Jackson Award. I’m still amazed at how much he’s done for our program, Syracuse University and the game of basketball.
- Had the chance to catch up with @JoshAllenQB at the @PGAChampionship! Wishing the @BuffaloBills a great season this year!
- Great to watch basketball again today. Congrats to Boeheim's Army on the win. I liked the defense Coach Blackwell had them play. I think the announcers called it a zone?
- Louis Orr was the greatest man I've had the pleasure to know. He came into my life as my first recruit, became a fantastic coach and colleague—but most importantly, he became a dear friend. I will treasure our years together. Sending my love to his family and our Orange family.
- Took a trip to see the @DetroitPistons game last night. It was great to spend time with @Buddy_Boeheim35 and catch up with @Obrissy. Looking forward to many more weekends like this with my family.
- This is my 45th team picture as head coach at Syracuse. First one with a mask on.
- Welcome to retirement, @carmeloanthony! What you’ve done for @Cuse_MBB , @usabasketball , and the game of basketball will be remembered forever. I am honored to have been a part of your legendary career, and I can’t wait to see what’s next for you.
- Congratulations to first-ballot Hall of Famer, @carmeloanthony ! A well-deserved recognition for a legendary basketball star.

















