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Syracuse forward Wes Johnson throws down an alley-oop from Andy Rautins during Monday's game against Colgate at the Carrier Dome.

At the College Basketball Roundtable each week, we ask each member of the coverage staff for his opinion about a topic in the sport.

After Brandon Triche's near-flawless 31 minutes in Tuesday's win over Cornell, Jim Boeheim was asked about the freshman point guard's ability to make big plays just five games into his career.

You're not going to get a statement here that Syracuse is better off without point guard Jonny Flynn.

SYRACUSE -- Timing typically assists a mid-major program when tasked with playing on a high major's home court.

When Syracuse was at Madison Square Garden in March winning its unforgettable six-overtime marathon against Connecticut in the Big East tournament quarterfinals, the Orange's big three announced their presence loudly.

Jim Boeheim watched Jonny Flynn depart early and become the No. 6 pick in this past June's NBA draft.

Wes Johnson hadn't given much thought to playing at Madison Square Garden. The junior transfer from Iowa State played basketball and grew up in the South, far removed from the "World's Most Famous Arena." Then he started hearing the messages from teammates.

With this year's Syracuse University basketball team, you can't expect much but the fluctuating unexpected.

It was a long night the last time Indiana Pacers rookie guard A.J. Price ventured into Madison Square Garden.

The player and coach are still smiling about it, which is a good sign. But sooner or later, Jonny Flynn is going to have to do what Kurt Rambis asks him to do.

Ever since Syracuse lost to Oklahoma in last year's NCAA Tournament, ending the Orange's season in the Sweet 16 and stopping Jim Boeheim one win short in his quest for his 800th career victory, the anticipation built toward the first game of the 2009-10 season.

Syracuse basketball players Rick Jackson, left, Arinze Onuaku, center, and Wesley Johnson.

Talk to the men who played basketball for Jim Boeheim at Syracuse through 800 career victories, and it becomes obvious not much has changed about his approach over the years.

Syracuse's Jim Boeheim stood at the center of the Carrier Dome court that bears his name, smiling broadly following his 800th victory.

Will Harris played at Virginia before transferring. Harris scored seven points in a game against SU two years ago.

UAlbany coach Will Brown named after today's practice his probable starting lineup for Monday's opener against Syracuse at the Carrier Dome.

Is Wes Johnson the next Johnny Bravo? The Brady Bunch's Greg Brady became rock star Johnny Bravo solely because he fit the jacket.

When members of the Syracuse backcourt consider their potential scoring lines for the upcoming season, the numbers they envision seem modestly attainable.

November 04, 2009, 7:25 PM / Paul Harris, the former Niagara Falls High School and Syracuse University swingman, is one of 200 prospects available for the NBA Development League Draft, which will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday on NBA TV.