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Siena's Gerry McNamara Shines as Syracuse Basketball Future Uncertain
McNamara's Siena team is on the verge of the NCAA Tournament as Syracuse struggles
Published on Mar. 10, 2026
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As Syracuse's men's basketball team faces an early exit from the ACC Tournament, their former player and assistant coach Gerry McNamara has led Siena to the brink of an NCAA Tournament berth. This comes as Syracuse is searching for a new head coach and athletic director, creating an uncertain future for the once-dominant Orange program.
Why it matters
Syracuse basketball has long been a powerhouse, but the program has fallen on hard times in recent years. The potential departure of head coach Adrian Autry and the search for a new athletic director add to the uncertainty surrounding the team's direction. McNamara's success at Siena has some Syracuse fans hoping he could be the answer to reviving the Orange, while others want a fresh start outside the program's alumni network.
The details
On Tuesday, Syracuse will play in the opening round of the ACC Tournament as a 14-seed, taking on 11-seed SMU. This could be the final game for head coach Adrian Autry if Syracuse is eliminated. Meanwhile, Siena, coached by Syracuse legend Gerry McNamara, will play in the MAAC Championship Game with a chance to earn an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. McNamara was previously an assistant coach on Syracuse's staff before taking the head job at Siena.
- Syracuse plays SMU in the ACC Tournament opening round at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
- Siena plays Merrimack in the MAAC Championship Game at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
The players
Gerry McNamara
A Syracuse basketball legend who led the Orange to the 2003 national championship as a player. He is now the head coach of the Siena Saints, who are on the verge of an NCAA Tournament berth.
Adrian Autry
The current head coach of the Syracuse Orange men's basketball team, who is facing an uncertain future after the team's struggles in recent years.
Jim Boeheim
The former longtime head coach of the Syracuse Orange, who led the team to a national championship in 2003 with Gerry McNamara as a key player.
John Wildhack
The retiring athletic director of Syracuse University, whose departure adds to the uncertainty surrounding the basketball program's future.
What’s next
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