Overview
- ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello report Syracuse is working to finalize a deal with Siena’s Gerry McNamara, though the school has not made an official announcement.
- McNamara emerged as a leading candidate after Syracuse dismissed Adrian Autry following a 15-17 season that ended with six straight losses.
- In two seasons at Siena, McNamara went 37-30, won the MAAC tournament, and earned an NCAA tournament berth this year.
- Siena led No. 1 seed Duke by 11 at halftime before falling 71-65, the largest halftime edge ever held by a No. 16 over a No. 1.
- McNamara is a Syracuse alumnus and former longtime assistant with the Orange, and some coverage notes speculation about potential staff or player movement if he takes the job.