Rising Star: Syracuse Forward Tyler Lydon

By Andrew Kahn
The obvious choice for Syracuse Freshman Most Responsible for Elite Eight Comeback is Malachi Richardson, who scored 21 points in the second half against Virginia on Sunday. But who was knocking down big threes, blocking shots, and sealing the game with clutch free throws? Freshman Tyler Lydon, the out-of-position sixth man who plays starters’ minutes.
The key to Syracuse’s 25-4 run to beat Virginia was the Orange’s press. The Cavaliers turned it over a few times