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Syracuse Fires Adrian Autry After Three Seasons, Opens National Coaching Search

A five-year NCAA Tournament drought and a 15–17 finish underscored the move.

Oct 14, 2022; Syracuse, New York, US; Syracuse Orange associate head coach Adrian Autry (left) and assistant coach Gerry McNamara (center) and head coach Jim Boeheim (right) watch the action at the Orange Tip Off at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
Mar 7, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Adrian Autry looks on during the second half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
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SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 20: Head coach Adrian Autry of the Syracuse Orange looks on during the second half against the Northeastern Huskies at the JMA Wireless Dome on December 20, 2025 in Syracuse, New York. Syracuse won 91-83. (Photo by Rich Barnes/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Syracuse announced the dismissal Wednesday, a day after an 86–69 ACC Tournament loss to SMU that capped a six-game skid and a 15–17 season.
  • Autry departs 49–48 over three years without an NCAA bid, extending the program’s postseason absence to five straight years, its longest in more than half a century.
  • AD John Wildhack said the university will move quickly with a national search, targeting a proven winner who can recruit at the highest level and compete for championships.
  • Early media reports list candidates such as Gerry McNamara, Mike Hopkins, Josh Schertz, Luke Murray and Bryan Hodgson for the vacancy.
  • Jim Boeheim defended Autry on ACC Network by citing player underperformance and limited NIL resources, a theme Autry echoed in discussing challenges adapting to today’s landscape, as Wildhack’s planned July retirement adds urgency to the hire.