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The University of Dayton will play 14 non‑conference games next season, including five straight home contests and notable exhibitions against Morehead State, Siena and Southeastern Louisiana, as the program capitalizes on recent NCAA rule changes.
Syracuse University enters its first ACC season under new head coach Gerry McNamara, a former championship point guard, bringing a defensive mindset and a blend of veteran returnees and fresh talent.
Syracuse University's upcoming men's basketball squad features an unusually tall roster, prompting Coach Gerry McNamara to explore new defensive schemes while emphasizing the need for balanced offensive execution.
Ahmed Nur, a top‑25 national prospect and five‑star wing/forward, will visit Syracuse University from Aug. 28 to 30. The visit comes amid strong interest from the Orange coaching staff and a crowded field of suitors.
From Yonkers to the national spotlight, Damian Mojica’s early scholarship offers, impressive EYBL stats and recent campus visit to Syracuse have positioned him as one of the most coveted prospects in the 2028 class.
A look at the emerging 2028 recruit’s recruitment landscape and the new direction of Syracuse basketball.
After two losing seasons and a missed NCAA Tournament since 2021, Syracuse’s new head coach Gerry McNamara enters his first full campaign with optimism, bolstered by analyst Jon Rothstein’s seventh‑place preseason ranking and a promising roster.
The Orange will open their season on Nov. 25 at the JMA Wireless Dome, facing the Great Danes, who finished last year 11‑21. With returning stars and fresh talent, both teams look to reshape their narratives.
Amarri Monroe, a 6'7" forward from Newburgh, New York, has pledged to join Syracuse University's men's basketball program, pending a fifth year of NCAA eligibility. His decision follows a federal injunction that could grant a '5 in 5' extension to athletes whose eligibility was exhausted early, while the NCAA prepares to appeal the ruling.
Syracuse University secures commitment from Quinnipiac standout Amarri Monroe, whose fifth‑year eligibility granted by a Colorado class‑action lawsuit adds depth to a roster reshaped by new head coach Gerry McNamara.
Syracuse University announced its initial verbal commitment for the 2027 class, with Jack Donohue joining the Orange after a targeted recruitment effort by new coach Gerry McNamara. The pledge comes amid a recruiting landscape shaped by NCAA eligibility rules and emerging NIL opportunities.
Jack Donohue, a 6‑7 forward from Albany, committed to Syracuse University’s 2027 roster, turning down multiple offers including one from Siena, and revealing a medical procedure that will shape his freshman year.
CBS Sports analyst Jon Rothstein placed the Orange at No. 7 in his ACC preseason rankings, highlighting a roster reshaped by key transfers and the arrival of new head coach Gerry McNamara
The 2026‑27 season of the EYBL Scholastic will host fifteen elite high school programs, many of which are linked to Syracuse's recruiting pipeline, with top prospects like Zion Green and Ahmed Nur set to compete on national television.
Syracuse will host Mercyhurst on December 12 in a rematch that could shape both teams' early seasons, featuring new head coach Gerry McNamara and a host of transfers.
Syracuse and Mercyhurst will meet again on December 12 at the JMA Wireless Dome, featuring returning stars, new transfers, and season‑ticket options.
The University at Albany will host Siena College on December 12, 2024, renewing a series that has seesawed over the past decade and is part of a four‑year agreement to alternate home venues.
Mason Collins, a top-ranked prospect from Delaware, has pledged to Syracuse University, joining a lineage of five-star recruits who have left a lasting impact on the program.
Ahmed Nur, a highly ranked 2027 basketball prospect, is set to arrive in Syracuse this August, joining a slate of elite recruits for official visits that highlight the university's aggressive recruiting strategy.
A promising Albany native navigates scholarship offers, medical recovery, and high‑profile visits before a mid‑August commitment.
Siena University’s men’s basketball program welcomes Nevada Smith for his first official game on November 2, 2026, against Bryant University in Rhode Island. The matchup marks the second straight year the two schools meet, and Siena hopes to build on last season’s championship run.
Riley Mulvey, a former Siena University basketball player, has signed professionally with BKM Lučenec in Slovakia, viewing the move as the first step toward a potential career in Japan. He praises new Siena teammates and expresses optimism for the program under new coach Nevada Smith.
After a standout season that helped Siena capture the Metro Conference and earn an NCAA Tournament berth, Riley Mulvey is heading to Slovakia to begin his professional journey with BKM Lučenec. He speaks optimistically about the future of Siena's program under new coach Nevada Smith and outlines ambitions that extend far beyond the Slovak league.
The Orange’s first‑year head coach Gerry McNamara will lead staff to three major AAU tournaments, seeking top prospects for the 2027 and 2028 classes.