Now, sophomore center Jesse Edwards is poised to become that somebody after a standout performance against Miami on Tuesday night.
With Syracuse trailing 11-2 at the start against the Hurricanes, the 7-footer from the Netherlands was inserted when Dolezaj picked up two early fouls. After playing just eight minutes and not scoring or collecting a rebound in losses at North Carolina and Pitt, Edwards scored seven points, snared six rebounds, and registered a block and two steals in 23 minutes to help the Orange to an 83-57 victory.
For a team that has struggled to defend the paint, Edwards’ looming presence - his arms when outstretched extend 7 feet, 4 inches - helped stymie the Hurricanes inside.