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Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim is not allowed to talk to head coach designate Mike Hopkins during his NCAA suspension, but Hopkins can listen to Boeheim.

(Dennis Nett | dnett@syracuse.com)

Syracuse, N.Y. — During his nine-game NCAA suspension, Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim isn't allowed to talk to his assistants, but they can still listen to him.

According to the NCAA's report, Boeheim is not allowed to have direct contact with his assistants during his suspension.

However, Boeheim is still allowed to do his local radio appearances because his contracts with each are outside the university.

And when Boeheim is on the air, his assistant coaches are allowed to listen.

A university source confirmed the odd situation regarding Boeheim's suspension and his ability to speak with the SU assistant coaches and the players.

Boeheim began serving his suspension with last Saturday's game at Georgetown. He then did his usual weekly Tuesday interview with Brent Axe on ESPN Radio Syracuse. Boeheim's spots on Axe's "On The Block'' show air at 5:15 p.m.

The Orange then played Colgate on Tuesday night. Boeheim is scheduled to be on the air for his hour-long show with Matt Park from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. The show originates from Delmonico's restaurant and airs on WTKW-TK 99. Boeheim also had spots on Gomez and Lisa on Tuesday and Friday mornings at 7:40.

Boeheim can't have any contact with the assistants or the players during his suspension. He is not allowed to be at practice or take part in any team activity. He is not even allowed to talk with head coach designate Mike Hopkins on the phone.

But Hopkins can listen to Boeheim each week, if he desires. The same applies to assistants Gerry McNamara and Adrian Autry.

The only stipulation, according to the source, is that the assistants can't be doing anything they didn't do previously. In other words, if the assistants listened to Boeheim on the radio before, they can continue doing so now. But if they didn't listen to his shows, they can't start now.

Syracuse is 1-1 without Boeheim. The Orange's next game is on Sunday against St. John's at Madison Square Garden.

Boeheim will return from his suspension for Syracuse's game against North Carolina at the Carrier Dome on Jan. 9.