Syracuse Basketball Assistant Promoted to New Role

Pete Corasaniti takes on expanded duties within the Orange program.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 5:12pm

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Syracuse University has promoted longtime basketball assistant coach Pete Corasaniti to the role of associate athletics director of men's basketball and operations. Corasaniti has been a fixture on the Orange coaching staff for many years.

Why it matters

This move represents an expansion of Corasaniti's responsibilities within the Syracuse basketball program, where he has been a key part of the coaching staff. It signals the university's confidence in his abilities to take on a more administrative role while still being involved with the team.

The details

In his new position, Corasaniti will oversee the day-to-day operations of the men's basketball program, including player development, recruiting, and program management. He will work closely with head coach Jim Boeheim and the rest of the coaching staff.

  • Corasaniti was promoted to his new role on April 14, 2026.

The players

Pete Corasaniti

A longtime assistant coach who has been promoted to associate athletics director of men's basketball and operations for the Syracuse Orange.

Jim Boeheim

The head coach of the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team, who Corasaniti will work closely with in his new role.

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The takeaway

Corasaniti's promotion reflects the university's commitment to maintaining continuity and stability within the Syracuse basketball program, as he takes on expanded responsibilities to support the team's operations and development.