Syracuse Coach Fired: New Search for Boeheim's Successor

0:00On March 11, Syracuse has parted ways with head coach Adrian Otrie after just three seasons. Otrie posted an overall record of 49 wins and 48 losses, including back-to-back losing seasons in the Atlantic Coast Conference. This marks the first coaching change for the program since Jim Bohim stepped down after 47 years at the helm. Otrie had risen through the ranks as an assistant under Bohim since 2011 before taking over. His first year brought a 2012 mark with 11 wins in conference play, but things slip from there. Now the orange are launching a national search for their next leader. Fans and analysts see this as a reset for a story program hungry to return to national contention. The move comes amid high expectations in a tough league and is shakes up a coaching tree deeply tied to Bohim's legacy. Names already buzzing include insiders like Norman's Pelicans assistant Mike Hopkins, who spent over 20 years with Syracuse and Sienna's Gary. McNamara, a former orange star, turning heads with 23 wins this season.

1:02Hot commodities from outside, such as St. Louis coach Josh Shirts with his 46 and 19 mark over two years, and Yukon assistant Luke. Murray are also in the mix. As the search ramps up, Syracuse aims to blend familiarity with fresh energy to rebuild quickly and chase another deep tournament run.