Syracuse Hires Legend McNamara as New Coach

0:00On March 22nd, Syracuse University just moved on from head coach Adrian Autry after another year without an NCAA tournament birth. Now, reports say they're set to bring in Jerry McNamara as the new leader for the Orange Men's basketball team. McNamara's a Syracuse legend himself, having helped win the national title back in 2003 as a player. McNamara comes straight from Sienna College, where he guided the Saints to their first NCAA tournament appearance in years. They put up a fight against top seeded Duke, holding an 11-point halftime lead before falling 71 to 65. That halftime edge marked the biggest ever for a 16-seed over a one-seed internment history. Fans and analysts see this as a homecoming higher, with McNamara stepping into big shoes after Autry's three-year run. Autry posted a 49 and 48 record, but couldn't end the Orange's postseason drought. Now, at five straight years, the longest since the late 1960s, the move aims to revive Syracuse glory days under legends like Jim Bohim, whom Autry followed.

1:05McNamara's familiarity with the program could spark quick turnaround, blending his playing routes with recent coaching wins. Expect official word soon as Syracuse gears up for a fresh start under McNamara's watch.