The team played its home games at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York and are members of the Big East Conference.

[2] Syracuse graduated two starters from the previous year's team, shooting guard Andy Rautins and center Arinze Onuaku.

[6] A preseason poll of writers in Big East cities conducted by the Syracuse Post-Standard predicted the Orange would finish third.

[7] Kris Joseph was named to the pre-season All-Big East first team and received some preseason Player of the Year votes.

[8] Roster Last update: September 28, 2010 Syracuse went 26-7 on the year and lost to Connecticut 76-71 (OT) in the semifinals of the Big East Conference tournament.