The Orange Zone

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The Orange Zone is your place for everything Syracuse Orange. Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski bring in-depth analysis of your favorite Orange teams, and access you can’t otherwise get to your favorite coaches, players, and everyone who helps make the Loud House a formidable spot for opponents to visit. Orange Zone YouTube content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOrangeZonePodcast

  1. FEB 3

    Is the end NEARING for ADRIAN AUTRY as HEAD COACH of the SU MEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAM?

    In this episode, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and Eric Devendorf talk about the continuous decline of the Syracuse Men's Basketball program. After the tenth loss of the season last night to No. 14 UNC, the pressure is on for Syracuse to finish the year strong. If not, Eric Devendorf believes a coaching change will come.

    25 min

  2. JAN 28

    SYRACUSE MEN'S BASKETBALL is TRENDING DOWNWARD; Is it time for a CHANGE in LEADERSHIP?

    In this episode of the Orange Zone Podcast, Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and Eric Devendorf discuss Syracuse Men's Basketball's latest four-game slide. What's really the problem here?

    32 min

  3. JAN 24

    SU men's basketball is REELING after losses to BC, VTech

    Samantha Croston, Ashley Wenskoski, and former SU star and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf are back to analyze another week of Syracuse men's basketball. The Orange are reeling after two straight losses to Boston College and Virginia Tech. At 12-7 overall and 3-3 in ACC play, how do the Orange pick up the pieces? SU faces Miami on Saturday. Join us!! 00:00-4:49: Syracuse falls to Virginia Tech after an ABYSMAL second-half effort 4:50-13:13: WHY does Syracuse have an inability to close out close games? This team has the talent. Where's the leadership? 13:14-15:16: Insight on energy and dips 15:17-19:23: Thoughts on Red's rotations 19:24-26:19: How does this team channel the frustration? Taking a pulse on the fanbase #syracuse #syracusefootball #syracuseuniversity #syracusebasketball #orange #syracuseorange #podcast #cbb #collegebasketball #basketball _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com! Sponsored by APEX Entertainment

    28 min

  4. JAN 14

    Syracuse men's basketball OUTLASTS Florida State 94-86 for third straight WIN

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined by a new special guest this week to recap Syracuse men's basketball! Former SU star and current ACC Network analyst Eric Devendorf will be joining us for the remainder of basketball season to provide insight and reaction. Today, we're discussing SU's latest win over Florida State. The Orange have won six of their last seven - what's been going right for this team? Join us! 00:00-12:39: Devendorf's thoughts on Syracuse's ceiling this season - how talented is this team? How has the early schedule benefited or hurt them? 12:40-19:23: Syracuse's 94-86 win over FSU - analyzing the play of Naithan George and JJ Starling, pushing the pace, Syracuse fast breaks, Red's rotations 19:24-21:54: Looking at the road ahead, Boston College up next 21:55-23:57: Tyler Betsey from three and William Kyle III is ABSURD 23:58-28:30: Guys developing into their roles, depth provided off of the bench, Nate Kingz as of late 28:31-32:03: Thoughts on Kiyan Anthony and Sadiq White's growth moving forward #syracuse #cbb #collegebasketball #mensbasketball #syracusebasketball #syracuseorange #adrianautry #floridastate #fsu #floridastateseminoles _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bf... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: / theorangezonepod The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: / theorangezonepod Sponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!

    34 min

  5. JAN 5

    Syracuse men's basketball FALLS to Clemson, looks to rebound at Georgia Tech; SU women are CRUISING

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back to discuss the latest developments for Syracuse men's and women's basketball. Adrian Autry's squad is coming off of yet another disheartening loss to Clemson - the Orange will look to rebound on Tuesday at Georgia Tech. PLUS, Felisha Legette-Jack and SU women's basketball are making a PUSH as one of the top teams in the ACC. In addition, we announce a special guest that will be joining us for the rest of basketball season. Join us! 00:00-11:32: What went WRONG in SU men's basketball's loss to Clemson? 11:33-16:54: What are we looking for against Georgia Tech? 16:55-24:42: Syracuse women's basketball is a LEGITIMATE contender in the ACC #syracuse #syracusebasketball #cbb #womensbasketball #wbb #collegebasketball #syracuseorange #adrianautry #womenscollegebasketball _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Sponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!

    26 min

  6. 12/30/2025

    Gill Jr. to the PORTAL..PLUS, Syracuse men's, women's basketball open ACC PLAY

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back with updates on Syracuse sports as we head into 2026! SU football loses WR1 to the NCAA transfer portal...plus, Syracuse men's and women's basketball head into ACC play this week. What are your New Years wishes for Syracuse athletics? Join us! 00:00-11:28: Syracuse WR Darrell Gill Jr. announces he will enter the NCAA TRANSFER PORTAL - does SU need a WR1 now out of the portal? 11:29-22:00: Syracuse men's basketball opens ACC play against Clemson on WEDNESDAY - keys to the game, Donnie Freeman return, looking ahead to January schedule 22:01-26:05: Syracuse women's basketball opens league play with a 20-point loss to Duke #syracuse #syracusefootball #cfb #cbb #collegefootball #collegebasketball #ncaa #ncaafootball #ncaabasketball #acc #accbasketball #accfootball #syracuseorange #syracusebasketball #podcast #sports _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Sponsored by APEX Entertainment The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!

    28 min

  7. 12/23/2025

    Is SU men's basketball READY for ACC play? PLUS, SU football portal updates

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are back for another edition of The Orange Zone Podcast. Syracuse men's basketball closed out non-conference play on Tuesday with a 77-48 win over Stonehill. Now, the Orange look ahead to opening ACC play against Clemson on December 31st. PLUS, SU RB Yasin Willis unexpectedly hits the transfer portal. Join us! 00:00-6:30: Syracuse starting RB Yasin Willis announces he will enter the NCAA transfer portal 6:31-10:26: Other SU football transfer portal updates 10:27-12:18: SU men's basketball turns it on in the second half to top Stonehill, JJ Starling eclipses 1000 career points 12:19-19:35: Adrian Autry and "Level 5" - the culture of this team 19:36-27:06: Things to be encouraged by in the Stonehill win, looking ahead to Clemson #cbb #collegebasketball #collegefootball #cfb #transferportal #ncaa #acc #accbasketball #accfootball #syracuse #syracuseorange #syracusefootball #syracusebasketball #adrianautry _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Sponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!

    29 min

  8. 12/17/2025

    JIM BOEHEIM: On Syracuse men's basketball, Adrian Autry, and NIL

    Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski are joined by former Syracuse men's basketball Hall of Fame head coach Jim Boeheim! Coach gives us his thoughts on everything from this year's team, to current head coach Adrian Autry, where SU falls in the competitive landscape of NIL, and much more. Join us!  00:00-7:05: Life after basketball - working as an analyst for ACC Network, teaching as a professor at SU 7:06-10:33: What was it like coaching his sons, Buddy and Jimmy Boeheim? How often do they still seek his advice? 10:34-21:50: How he feels about Syracuse men's basketball this season - what is the ceiling for this team? Strengths, weaknesses? Where do they fall in a competitive ACC? 21:51-27:22: Is SU men's basketball competitive in terms of the NIL budget? How much money do they need to build a winner? 27:23-36:08: Thoughts on Adrian Autry - how many years should first-time college head coaches get to build a program? 36:09-37:16: Relationship with Carmelo and Kiyan Anthony 37:17-39:12: Remembering Lawrence Moten 39:13-41:23: His message to Syracuse fans #sports #cbb #collegebasketball #basketball #collegeathletics #jimboeheim #syracuse #syracuseorange #syracusebasketball #syracuseuniversity #acc #accbasketball #podcast _______________ Listen to "The Orange Zone Podcast" Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1NkZCYL8YU52I9UmXdVdDq Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-orange-zone/id1646679134 iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/103492990/ Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/2bfed93a-c3fc-4ef6-acce-a388da724f45/the-orange-zone Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3MuYXJ0MTkuY29tL3RoZS1vcmFuZ2Utem9uZQ Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1032390 _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: The Orange Zone Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theorangezonepod/ The Orange Zone Podcast on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theorangezonepod Sponsored by APEX Entertainment Have a question or comment? Email us at theorangezone44@gmail.com!

    43 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.3
out of 5
14 Ratings

About

The Orange Zone is your place for everything Syracuse Orange. Tommy Sladek, Samantha Croston and Ashley Wenskoski bring in-depth analysis of your favorite Orange teams, and access you can’t otherwise get to your favorite coaches, players, and everyone who helps make the Loud House a formidable spot for opponents to visit. Orange Zone YouTube content: https://www.youtube.com/@TheOrangeZonePodcast

Information

  • Creator
    CNY Central (NBC3, CBS5 & CW6)
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    208
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sinclair Broadcast Group
  • Show Website
    The Orange Zone

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