Syracuse forward Tyler Betsey plans to enter Transfer Portal

Betsey is seeking his third program in as many seasons after one year with the Orange.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 3:08pm

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Syracuse sophomore forward Tyler Betsey plans to enter the Transfer Portal, seeking his third program in as many seasons. Betsey averaged 6.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.4 assists for the Orange this past season, which missed the NCAA Tournament for the fifth consecutive year.

Why it matters

Betsey's decision to transfer comes as Syracuse basketball heads into a new era under head coach Gerry McNamara, who is tasked with turning around a program that has not made the NCAA Tournament since 2021.

The details

In his lone season at Syracuse, Betsey made a stop at Cincinnati under Wes Miller before landing with the Orange. He scored in double figures in nine games, including a season-high 18 points in a win over Florida State and 15 points in a loss to SMU in the ACC Tournament.

  • Betsey plans to enter the Transfer Portal in April 2026.
  • Syracuse parted ways with head coach Adrian Autry after two seasons, during which the team posted a 49-48 (24-34) record with no NCAA Tournament appearances.

The players

Tyler Betsey

A sophomore forward who is seeking his third program in as many seasons after one year at Syracuse.

Gerry McNamara

The new head coach of the Syracuse basketball program, a Syracuse alum who previously served as an assistant coach and is tasked with turning the team around.

Adrian Autry

The former head coach of the Syracuse basketball program, who parted ways with the team after two seasons.

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What they’re saying

“I love this place. I love what Syracuse means: to the fans, to the players who have worn this jersey, to the people of Central New York. This program has given me everything, and I am ready to give everything back to it.”

— Gerry McNamara, New Syracuse Head Coach

What’s next

McNamara will look to quickly rebuild the Syracuse program and end the team's five-year NCAA Tournament drought.

The takeaway

Betsey's decision to transfer highlights the challenges facing the Syracuse basketball program as it enters a new era under McNamara. The team will need to find a way to retain and attract talent to compete in the competitive ACC.