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Syracuse men’s basketball kicks off its 2026-27 season with a historic showdown against New Haven — their first-ever matchup — as newly hired head coach Gerry McNamara makes his debut at the JMA Wireless Dome. New Haven, a solid 14-17 squad last year that upset a conference champ, brings a gritty challenge. Syracuse, meanwhile, is a full rebuild: key players like Donnie Freeman, William Kyle III,...

Syracuse’s new coaching staff, led by Gerry McNamara, is making a bold move by re-offering a scholarship to five-star 2028 prospect Kevin Wheatley Jr., a 6-foot-7 wing already drawing interest from top programs like Auburn, Florida State, and Villanova. Wheatley, known for his scoring, rebounding, and defense, recently lit up the court with 21 points and 11 points with 8 rebounds in AAU play. With...

Gerry McNamara’s debut as Syracuse head coach ignites a historic matchup against New Haven on November 2nd — the first-ever meeting between the two programs. Syracuse, fresh off a 15-17 season, returns under its own former player, while New Haven, led by 15-year veteran Ted Hotaling, makes its bold leap into Division I. With a packed non-conference slate including Indiana, Oklahoma, and neutral-si...

Syracuse men’s basketball kicks off the Gerry McNamara era with a home opener against New Haven — a historic first matchup for the Orange. The non-conference slate includes key games against Central Connecticut, Indiana, Oklahoma, and Providence, plus exhibition matchups against UConn, Siena, and Niagara to prep for the season. With McNamara following in Adrian Autry’s footsteps by opening at home...

Syracuse men’s basketball kicks off their 2026-27 season on November 2nd in the JMA Wireless Dome, facing New Haven in a historic first-ever matchup. Led by newly hired head coach Gerry McNamara — a familiar face returning to his alma mater after a strong stint at Siena — the Orange bring back key sophomores Kiyan Anthony and Sadiq White Jr., while adding fresh talent via transfers Aiden Tobiason...

Syracuse Athletics takes center stage as ACC Network dedicates an entire 24-hour marathon to the Orange’s 2025-26 season, kicking off at midnight with a non-stop replay of historic wins, buzzer-beaters, and milestone moments — from field hockey’s NCAA upset to women’s basketball’s shocking Iowa State victory, men’s lacrosse’s Final Four run, and the big reveal of new men’s basketball coach Gerry M...

Syracuse’s top basketball recruits lit up the Nike EYBL opener in Vegas, turning heads with standout performances that caught the eye of college coaches—including Gerry McNamara’s staff. Five-star 2028 prospect Will Brunson exploded for 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 steals, while 2027 targets Ian Condon and King Gibson delivered big numbers for their teams. With live scouts in attendance, every pla...

Syracuse basketball’s coaching staff is on the move this weekend, hitting the road for the first of two NCAA-allowed live periods to scout top 2027-2029 talent across major AAU circuits. With Adidas, Nike, New Balance, Puma, and Under Armour hosting events nationwide, it’s a prime chance to spot elite prospects — some already with Syracuse offers — and evaluate who fits the Orange’s system. Coache...

Kiyan Anthony, son of Carmelo Anthony, nearly transferred from Syracuse but stayed after a heartfelt connection with new head coach Gerry McNamara — a former star and 2003 national champ who’s known Kiyan since childhood. Their deep bond, built on honesty and no special treatment, convinced Kiyan to commit, even as top schools courted him. McNamara’s no-nonsense approach — no guarantees, just hard...

Syracuse basketball is heating up the 2026-27 schedule with a big home showdown against Central Connecticut State on Nov. 5 — their first game under new coach Gerry McNamara. This marks just the second-ever meeting between the two schools, with Syracuse dominating their last encounter by 34 points back in 2012. The Orange’s home slate already includes UAlbany and Lafayette, and with six more non-c...

Syracuse men’s basketball kicks off their season at home against Central Connecticut State on November 5th — their first confirmed nonconference home game — as they look to rebound from a tough 15-17 campaign and a coaching change, with former star Gerry McNamara now at the helm. CCSU, meanwhile, brings a solid 18-12 record from last season but loses standout Darin Smith Jr. to Rutgers. This marks...

Syracuse basketball is set for a wild non-conference slate in 2026-27, starting with a home showdown against Central Connecticut State on Nov. 5 — and yes, they’ll also face Duke later in the year, making it the rarest of matchups: two Blue Devils in one season. Last year’s 15-17 Orange will take on Central’s 18-12 squad in a rematch of their 2012 meeting, while their 14-game non-conference schedu...

Syracuse men’s basketball returns home to the JMA Wireless Dome on November fifth to face Central Connecticut State in a rare matchup—only the second time these teams have met, with Syracuse dominating their 2012 debut 96-62. This game is extra spicy: Gerry McNamara, Syracuse’s beloved alum and first-year head coach, faces off against Patrick Sellers, his former teammate turned Blue Devils’ coach....

Michai White, the elite five-star point guard from the 2028 class, is making waves by transferring to Prolific Prep — a powerhouse program with a national reputation for developing top-tier talent. After dominating AAU with City Rocks and averaging over 21 points and nearly 5 assists per game, White is now poised to skyrocket his college recruitment profile. Syracuse, under new head coach Gerry Mc...