Syracuse Hires Gerry McNamara as New Coach

0:00On March 22nd, Syracuse University has wrapped up its search for a new men's basketball coach, tapping Jerry McNamara for the job. The 42-year-old Syracuse alum starred on the Orange's 2003 national championship squad and later spent more than a decade as an N. Assistant coach there until last year. McNamara jumped to see Anna as head coach two seasons back and quickly turned heads. He posted a 37-wins to 32 losses mark, guiding a team that won just four games the prior year to a conference tournament crown. Orange fans have mixed feelings after a tough run under the previous coach, with Syracuse going 49 and 48 over three years. That included missing the NCAA tournament, five straight seasons, and back-to-back losing records for the first time in decades. What stands out about McNamara is his blend of local roots and proven results, including Syanna's near-upset of top-seated Duke in the tournaments, opening round. He knows the Syracuse system inside out from his playing and coaching days, expected

1:03deal to finalize soon, setting the stage for McNamara to tackle the rebuild and chase that elusive tournament return.