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After a seven‑year tenure that included a NESCAC title game appearance, Chenel Harris‑Smith is leaving Colby College to take a prep‑school coaching position close to her husband, Sean Smith, now heading Masters Academy International.
Recent commitments to Division I programs, notable transfers, and new coaching appointments highlight a dynamic period for high school athletes across the state.
The newly appointed head coach brings a decade of collegiate experience to a growing sports‑focused academy, while the program’s previous coach moves on to a new role in Oklahoma City.
Syracuse University’s men’s basketball program is deep into its recruiting push for the Class of 2028 and the incoming 2029 cohort, with head coach Gerry McNamara and his staff actively courting some of the nation’s most coveted high school talents.
High school basketball stars, many of them Syracuse targets, have announced moves to elite prep schools across the United States as the 2026‑27 season approaches.
The latest 247Sports national rankings for the 2028 class highlight a strong Syracuse presence, with multiple high‑profile recruits already earning offers as the new coaching regime pushes aggressively for talent.