# BUZZ: Gerry McNamara Aims to Restore Syracuse Basketball GLORY | Can the Orange SURPRISE in 2026-27?

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Podcast: [Locked On Syracuse - Daily Podcast On Syracuse Orange Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-syracuse-daily-podcast-on-syracuse-orange-football-basketball-818696)
Published: 2026-07-13T22:00:00+00:00
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Syracuse Orange basketball fans have plenty to be excited about as Gerry McNamara takes the helm as head coach for the 2026-27 season. Can McNamara’s proven turnaround skills from Siena reignite a program hungry for its first NCAA Tournament appearance in six years? The stage is set for a high-stakes non-conference showdown against St. John’s at Madison Square Garden, where legendary coaches and fierce Big East rivalry energy collide. Jackson Holzer highlights the critical development of returning four-stars Kiyan Anthony and Sadiq White, analyzes the impact transfer Gavin Doty (Siena) could bring as a potential alpha scorer, and examines how NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams increases Syracuse’s odds for meaningful March basketball. Will the Orange’s new lineup and leadership power a return to national relevance? Get key storylines, player insights, and season-shaping matchups in this must-listen preview.

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