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Syracuse Basketball Announces 2026‑27 ACC slate, Highlights and Absences

The Orange reveal home matchups against Duke, North Carolina, Virginia and Louisville, while a West Coast road trip and the omission of NC State mark the upcoming season

Syracuse University’s men’s basketball program has released its full Atlantic Coast Conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, setting up a slate that blends traditional rivalries with ambitious travel ventures.

The Orange will host four of the conference’s perennial powerhouses — Duke, North Carolina, Virginia and Louisville — on their home floor, promising marquee matchups that could shape the team’s NCAA tournament résumé.

Beyond the familiar battlegrounds, the team will embark on a West Coast road swing, opening the season with contests at California and Stanford, a stretch that tests endurance and adaptability.

The schedule also includes trips to Miami and Florida State, while a notable omission stands out: the regular‑season series with the NC State Wolfpack, a rivalry that has persisted annually since 2014, will not be played this year.

While the exact dates, tip‑off times and broadcast partners are slated for release in the fall, the announced framework already signals a strategic shift for the program under head coach Jim Boeheim’s leadership.

A season of new challenges

Fans can anticipate a dynamic season that blends home‑court comfort with the rigors of cross‑country travel, and the upcoming announcements will clarify how the Orange will navigate this challenging slate.

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