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Syracuse Fires Coach Adrian Autry After Three Seasons Without NCAA Bid

Syracuse now begins a coaching search complicated by an impending change at athletic director.

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)
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Overview

  • Syracuse announced Autry’s dismissal Wednesday, a day after an 86-69 ACC Tournament loss to SMU ended a 15-17 season and a six-game skid.
  • Autry departs at 49-48 over three years with no NCAA Tournament appearances, extending the program’s drought to five seasons, its longest in more than 50 years.
  • In postgame remarks before the firing, Autry said adapting to NIL, the transfer portal and analytics had been a struggle for the program.
  • Outgoing AD John Wildhack, who plans to retire July 1, oversaw the decision, with the incoming athletic director expected to make the hire as a national search begins.
  • Early reporting has surfaced potential candidates including Gerry McNamara, Mike Hopkins, Josh Schertz, Mark Byington, Luke Murray and Bryan Hodgson.