McNamara's Syracuse Basketball Revival

0:00On March 25th, Jerry McNamara is settling in as the new head coach for Syracuse basketball. In a recent interview on ESPN Radio Syracuse, he revealed he watched every game from last season, when the orange finished 15 and 17. Overall, looking ahead to the 2026-27 roster, he expects some scholarship players to return while others hit the transfer portal from. April 7th through 21st. He also mentioned possibly adding a freshman or two, even without current high school commits. McNamara brings strong credentials from Sienna, where he transformed a team that won just four games into a 23 and 12 squad. That group nearly upset the number one seed Duke in the NCAA tournament's first round last week. Now, he's focused on getting Syracuse back to the big dance, absent since 2021. Fans are showing real excitement for the change. Syracuse's Giving Day this week drew 3840 donors, raising 1,134,140.

1:01Dollars to support the program. McNamara noted the fanbase is hungry and ready, which could boost engagement amid rising costs, like revenue sharing and name, image, and likeness, deals. He's building his staff, with announcements expected in the coming days. It will feature top recruiters and some familiar faces, including possibly assistants from Sienna, who are former orange players. McNamara emphasized alignment with new athletics director Brian Blair on their shared drive to win, and he maintains a strong, respectful bond with. predecessor Adrian Autry, with his proven turnaround skills, eager supporters, and solid team in place. McNamara looks primed to revive Syracuse basketball and chase. Championships once more.