The Syracuse Orange have recently experienced several significant departures across their athletic programs, impacting both men’s basketball and football teams.
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– **Judah Mintz:** The standout guard announced his decision to enter the 2024 NBA Draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility. Over two seasons with Syracuse, Mintz averaged 17.5 points and 4.5 assists per game, earning second-team All-ACC honors in 2023. citeturn0search4
– **Maliq Brown:** The forward transferred to Duke, leaving a notable gap in Syracuse’s frontcourt. Brown’s departure has
– **Benny Williams:** The forward was dismissed from the team, further depleting the roster. citeturn0search12
– **William Patterson:** The center transferred to High Point, contributing to the team’s ongoing roster changes. citeturn0search12
**Football Departures:**
– **J’Onre Reed:** The senior center entered the transfer portal, signaling a need for a new starting center for the upcoming season. Reed had been a reliable starter, making 25 appearances over the past two years. citeturn0news18
– **LeQuint Allen:** The running back declared for the 2025 NFL Draft, opting to forgo his final year of college eligibility. Allen had a standout career at Syracuse, amassing 2,359 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns over 514 carries. citeturn0news20
– **Marcellus Barnes:** The cornerback transferred to SMU, choosing the Mustangs over Kentucky. Barnes had a promising start at Syracuse, recording 11 tackles and 3 pass breakups as a true freshman.
These departures have prompted Syracuse’s athletic programs to seek replacements and adjustments to maintain competitiveness in their respective conferences.
