Freshman Zane Paradies shoots over a defensive mannequin.  The mannequin is meant to imitate a defender.
Freshman Zane Paradies shoots over a defensive mannequin. The mannequin is meant to imitate a defender.

Men's Basketball Team Practice at the Melo Center

Although tip-off of the 2015-16 men's basketball season might be months away, the long off season consisting of workouts and conditioning is just beginning.

The Mighty Oaks men's basketball team had the opportunity to utilize the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center (also known as the Melo Center) to get in an early off season practice. The Melo Center which opened in 2009 is a state-of-the-art practice facility of the Syracuse University Orange men's and women's basketball teams.

The Mighty Oaks used their time in the facility to work on individual exercises, position-specific drills as well as a 5-on-5 full court scrimmage.