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Boeheim's Army defeated Hall In 81-76 in the TBT at the War Memorial in Downtown Syracuse, the first time the tournament was staged there instead of Onondaga Community College. The switch has fans talking about whether a new arena is needed, as Onondaga County weighs possible upgrades to the 74-year-old War Memorial, though no decisions have been made.
Syracuse-area weather is forecast to deteriorate Tuesday, bringing smoky air from wildfires and a risk of strong thunderstorms into the day. Expect potentially disrupted conditions with worsening air quality and updated forecasts throughout the afternoon and evening.
Strong thunderstorms move through Central New York, ushering in an extreme heat event with temperatures potentially near 100°F, with near-record highs forecast for the Syracuse area.
An armed suspect on Tyler Court in Syracuse surrendered after an hours-long standoff; three Syracuse police officers were wounded—two by gunfire and one with a hand injury—during the confrontation. All were treated at Upstate University Hospital, with two released and one remaining. The suspect, who received medical attention on scene, is expected to be arraigned May 10 on possible charges including attempted murder, assault, and weapons possession. Law enforcement from multiple agencies evacuated nearby residents; there is no continuing threat to the public.
Former Syracuse forward Donnie Freeman committed to St. John’s via the NCAA Transfer Portal, entering his junior year after averaging 16.5 points and 7.2 rebounds in 23 appearances (21 starts) for the Orange this season. He chose St. John’s over Kentucky, Alabama and UConn, joining a Red Storm program that just finished 30-7 and won the Big East regular season and tournament titles.
Gerry McNamara launches his era at Syracuse with a culture-first plan—emphasizing brotherhood, relentless competition, and accountability as non-negotiables—to return the program to national relevance; a ticketed welcome event is planned, and transfer Gavin Doty has entered the portal, signaling potential roster movement tied to the new coach.
Syracuse named Gerry 'G Mac' McNamara its new men’s basketball coach, and excitement spreads to Clay’s Orange Commons where McNamara Drive bears his name, with locals chanting 'G Mac' and dreaming of a block party.
After Syracuse’s 98-45 second-round NCAA Tournament defeat to UConn, coach Felisha Legette‑Jack vented about the team’s recurring trips to Connecticut, calling it a “personal attack” and urging the selection committee to stop pairing early-round teams with UConn on their home court.
Syracuse is reportedly targeting Gerry McNamara, a Syracuse alumnus and Siena’s head coach, to lead the Orange. McNamara, a key figure in Syracuse’s 2003 title run and a longtime assistant, drew NCAA Tournament notoriety after Siena nearly upset Duke, and would replace fired coach Autry if hired.
After firing Adrian Autry, Syracuse is launching a national coaching search with a diverse mix of candidates from high-major and mid-major programs, rising assistants, and alum options. The list includes names like Josh Schertz, Bryan Hodgson, Kyle Smith, and Shaheen Holloway, along with assistants Luke Murray and Kimani Young, plus several mid-major targets such as Jerrod Calhoun and Eric Olen. The piece weighs fit, offensive philosophy, and recruiting ability, cautions against parachute hires or re-hires who failed at the high-major level, and notes updates on candidate statuses, ending with a prompt for readers to share their top three choices.
Syracuse University fired head coach Adrian Autry after three seasons, finishing 49-48 and failing to reach the NCAA Tournament. This season the Orange went 15-17, extending a five-year NCAA drought as the program begins a national coaching search amid rumors of potential replacements.
Syracuse fell to Pittsburgh at home, continuing a pattern of coaching and defensive lapses, uneven guard play, and a thin bench. With starters underperforming and the bench outscored in crunch time, the Orange missed a chance to salvage the game, and speculation about potential coaching changes or athletic director decisions adds a sense of urgency as ACC play presses on.
Louisville answered the call with tougher play and pulled away to a 77-62 victory over Syracuse in its final home game of the season.
No. 16 North Carolina beat Syracuse 77-64 in the JMA Wireless Dome as Henri Veesaar returned from an illness and injury to score 19 points. The Tar Heels trailed by five at halftime (33-28) but surged in the second half, shooting 61.5% and outscoring the Orange 44-36 to sweep the season series. Seth Trimble added 13 after halftime, Luka Bogavac had 13, and Zayden High chipped in 9 points with a career-high 11 rebounds. Syracuse’s JJ Starling led all scorers with 22. UNC’s defense limited Syracuse to 3-for-17 from three and the Tar Heels head home to host Louisville next.
No. 16 North Carolina travels to the JMA Wireless Dome for a road rematch with Syracuse after an 82-58 loss to NC State. With Caleb Wilson out and Henri Veesaar questionable, UNC must lean on its guards and frontcourt depth while Syracuse—led by Donnie Freeman with support from Nate Kingz and JJ Starling—tests UNC’s interior and perimeter defense. The Tar Heels previously built a 32-point lead in their last meeting but had to hold on to win 87-77; this game in Syracuse will require better execution and ball control to avoid a similar collapse.