Syracuse Orange basketball crushed Binghamton 85-47 in their season opener, but the real story wasn't just the final score—it was the defensive intensity and effort that had been missing during the exhibition games. Jackson Holzer breaks down how the Orange held their opponent to just 14 first-half points, the fewest allowed since 2020, while forcing 22 turnovers and maintaining maximum effort for a full 40 minutes under Adrian Autry's direction.

The discussion covers JJ Starling's early injury and Kiyan Anthony's impressive 15-point performance stepping into Starling's role, William Kyle's dominant 16-point outing on 8-of-9 shooting, and the team's concerning 4-of-21 three-point shooting despite quality looks. Holzer analyzes why margin of victory matters in modern college basketball metrics and examines the road ahead, particularly the crucial Vegas trip against Houston and Kansas where Syracuse will need Starling back to compete.

Discover why this dominant performance signals a potential turning point for Syracuse basketball this season.

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