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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.
UNC narrowly avoided a historic collapse against Syracuse, letting a 32-point lead shrink to six before holding on for an 87-77 win. Coach Hubert Davis called the late 37-11 run unacceptable and urged sharper focus as No. 4 Duke looms, noting UNC’s pattern of blowing leads against both weaker and tougher opponents. Players stressed staying locked in and reacting quickly to runs amid UNC’s ongoing inconsistency.
UNC defeated Syracuse 87-77 in a game built on balanced scoring and solid defense, with Caleb Wilson leading the way at 22 points and a quartet of Tar Heels reaching double figures (including strong bench contributions from Veesaar, Powell, and Bogavac). The Heels shot well from three (8-for-18) and limited turnovers for most of the game, while forcing nine Syracuse turnovers in the first half and dominating points off turnovers. A late Syracuse surge trimmed the final margin after UNC had built a 32-point lead, and Carolina now faces a tougher slate, including a home meeting with Duke as ESPN’s College GameDay rolls into Chapel Hill.
Five writers preview the Syracuse Orange’s home ACC clash with the Virginia Tech Hokies, delivering mixed predictions (scores range VT 75-72, 81-70, 77-72; Syracuse 76-73; 68-66). The piece notes Syracuse’s lack of a big size edge, possible zone to slow Virginia Tech’s Neoklis Avdalas, and key contributions from JJ Starling, Donnie Freeman, and Sadiq White as the game unfolds.
The Jugg on Teall, a beloved Syracuse live music venue, is closing permanently on January 16 due to financial struggles, lease issues, and health challenges faced by co-owner Jesse Buckley, but the owners plan to reopen elsewhere in the future, emphasizing the venue's importance to the local music community.
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh defended the city's snow removal efforts during a historic storm, acknowledging past shortcomings and highlighting improvements such as increased plow fleet and staffing, while emphasizing community cooperation and preparedness for ongoing winter weather.