Jim Boeheim, Syracuse's legendary basketball coach, was honored at the Dome with a day dedicated to him. The event featured tributes, standing ovations, and a banner recognizing his coaching achievements. Former players and fans gathered to celebrate Boeheim's 1,116 victories and his impact on the team and community.
#UCF has done a good job pushing the ball inside to their big men instead of quick shots.
If you enjoyed Jim Boeheim Day at the Dome today, may I direct your attention to the https://t.co/pssUOKwcKB documentary "Will to Win'' on the 2003 NCAA championship team. https://t.co/5Wo0JiLh6V
Jim Boeheim: "I knew when I started coaching here that I would never leave because of all the fans." When I spoke to him last week, he said he wanted to address fans.
Jim Boeheim about his players, "We have a family here. I'm so proud of what they've done on the basketball court and in life.''
There are A LOT of former Syracuse players here. They're all sitting on or near SU's bench as Jim Boeheim speaks to the crowd.
Jim Boeheim is working blue, bleeding Orange. This ceremony is great. https://t.co/l1SnGJEWUE
Jim Boeheim starts his comments by praising the work of Adrian Autry and his staff, and his players, for the way they've played this season.
Now they are raising a Jim Boeheim banner up with the rest of Syracuse's retired jerseys. This banner is unique. It's a banner recognizing his coaching achievements. It's between the jerseys of Carmelo Anthony and Hakim Warrick.
Lovely video narrated by Adrian Autry about Jim Boeheim's career here. Boeheim is now getting a standing O with Quadir Copeland raising his arms asking for more. That video was terrific.
A very nice video tribute narrated by Adrian Autry encapsulated Jim Boeheim's career at Syracuse. Followed by a standing ovation.
Coach. Legend. Icon. Thank you for everything, Coach Boeheim. 🧡 https://t.co/m3QmNBCvJ9
In the post-game ceremony, Mike Tirico gets a big applause for noting Boeheim's 1,116 victories. *Ahem
Jim Boeheim is introduced during the timeout and gets a standing ovation from the Dome crowd. Just a precursor of what's to come after the game.
Jim, Juli, and Mike Tirico courtside for Jim Boeheim Day at the Dome. #syracuse https://t.co/qHjbsPFjUd