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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.
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.
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
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 Orange will open the 2026‑27 campaign against the Golden Griffins on Dec. 16 at the JMA Wireless Dome, a venue where Syracuse has enjoyed a 22‑game winning streak. With a revamped roster and a fresh coaching direction, the matchup promises to extend a series that dates back to 1944.
Four‑star prospect Will Brunson is set to transfer to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, after a standout season at Rutgers Preparatory School, reigniting Syracuse’s recruitment efforts and positioning him among the nation’s top 30 2028 prospects.
A transfer with a strong statistical rebound and a promising local recruit headline Syracuse’s emerging NBA draft candidates.
Syracuse Orange looks to break a drought of first‑round picks, spotlighting Aiden Tobiason, Sadiq White Jr., and other emerging prospects.
Syracuse University's men's basketball program is preparing for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign as the NCAA's jersey number policy has expanded, allowing any digit from 0 to 99. The change has sparked excitement across the roster, with several new players selecting distinctive numbers and the program reflecting on decades of tradition.
Syracuse University has confirmed its complete 15‑man roster for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, featuring a mix of returnees, incoming freshmen and college transfers, highlighted by commitments from Ethan Butler and Calvin Russell III.
The Orange and Hoosiers meet on Nov. 9 in Indianapolis, reviving a series that includes a 1987 championship game and recent Sweet 16 showdown.
Syracuse University’s men’s basketball program is approaching the final stretch of roster construction, with just one scholarship slot left before the start of the upcoming season.
A deep dive into how the Atlantic Coast Conference is assembling elite rosters, highlighted by Louisville’s record‑breaking transfer class and the broader impact on the league’s competitive landscape.