Syracuse Basketball Gets Preseason Boost

0:00On April 21st, Syracuse basketballs got a spark of hope for the 2026-27 season. CBS insider John Rothstein dropped his early top 45 rankings, sliding the orange at number 43. That's a solid nod, especially this far out when rosters are still shaking up. The transfer portal just closed on April 21st, so expect those lists to flip as commitments roll in. Rothstein's top 10 features heavy hitters like Michigan, Florida, and Yukon. But Syracuse, sneaking into the mix, feels like a win before they even added new blood. Fans and analysts are buzzing because the orange just limped through a 15-win 17-loss campaign. Their second straight sub-500. Mark. With new head coach Jerry McNamara at the helm, most figured another rebuild year, not this kind of preseason love. Right after that ranking hit, Syracuse landed four-star transfer center, Luke Wilson, from Appalachian State. Their roster is now at 12 players, leaving room for up to three more spots,

1:02maybe a point guard, a wing shooter, and front court depth. The big push under McNamara is snapping that NCAA tournament drought since 2021. If they keep stacking talent like this, the orange could rhyme their way back to March Man's contention.