Overview
- New Syracuse head coach Gerry McNamara said his top goal is to end the program’s NCAA Tournament drought.
- He started by meeting support staff and academic advisors before players to check class attendance and time management habits.
- He expects to lean on the transfer portal, with speculation he could bring Siena players such as Gavin Doty and Francis Folefac.
- Retention is a key test next, with decisions pending for Donnie Freeman, Naithan George and Kiyan Anthony.
- Carmelo Anthony publicly backed McNamara before his introduction, showing strong alumni support for the reset.