The Syracuse Orange will face the Buffalo Bulls in an exhibition game on October 25, 2025. The match will take place at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, beginning at 7 p.m. Fans can catch the live stream on Cuse.com.
Excitement for Western New York Basketball
This exhibition game offers a unique opportunity for fans in Western New York to see the Syracuse Orange prior to the start of the regular season. It also revives an in-state rivalry that has existed since the 1917-18 season.
Adrian Autry’s Leadership
Head coach Adrian Autry embarks on his third season with an ambitious agenda. He aims to lead the team to significant success in March tournaments. This year’s Syracuse team features a largely new roster, with only three players returning from the previous season.
Key Returning Players
- J.J. Starling: Senior guard, averaged 17.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists last season. He reached 1,000 career points and earned All-ACC honorable mention.
- Donnie Freeman: Sophomore forward, averaged 13.4 points and 7.9 rebounds before a foot injury cut his freshman season short. He shot 50.4 percent from the field and recorded six double-doubles.
New Additions to the Roster
Syracuse has significantly strengthened its lineup, adding six transfers and five freshmen to its ranks:
- Naithan George (Junior guard from Georgia Tech, led the ACC in assists)
- Nate Kingz (Redshirt senior forward from Oregon State)
- William Kyle III (Senior center from UCLA)
- Ibrahim Souare (Redshirt sophomore center from Georgia Tech)
The freshman class includes notable recruits such as:
- Kiyan Anthony (Shooting guard, four-star recruit)
- Sadiq White Jr. (Four-star forward, ranked in the top 40 nationally)
- Luke Fennell (Combo guard from Australia)
- Tiefing Diawara (Seven-foot center from France)
- Aaron Womack (Guard from Milwaukee, Wisconsin)
Insight on the Buffalo Bulls
Buffalo is approaching its third season under head coach George Halcovage III, who has an impressive background from his 15 years at Villanova. The Bulls have some key players to watch:
- Ryan Sabol: Junior guard, averaged 14.4 points per game last season and scored the 10th most three-pointers in program history.
- Noah Batchelor: Senior forward, transferred from Maryland, averaged 6.8 points and led the team in rebounding with 6.1 rebounds per game.
The upcoming match between the Buffalo Bulls and the Syracuse Orange will not only be a test for the teams but also a thrilling event for basketball fans in the region.
