Syracuse forward Arinze Onuaku will not play Thursday against Butler. Coach Jim Boeheim said he was unsure if his big man would be available should the Orangemen advance to the regional semifinals.
Syracuse looked plenty powerful in the opening rounds of the tournament without the 6-foot-9, 260 lb Onuaku, but the competition will be better in the regional semifinals and finals. Rick Jackson will be needed for extended duty and Kris Joseph will remain a starter. My guess is that Onuaku is done for the season.