# BUZZ: Syracuse Basketball NEEDS Gavin Doty & Aiden Tobiason | Can They Really CARRY Gerry McNamara?

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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: 2026-05-05T22:00:00+00:00
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Syracuse Orange face a pivotal season as new head coach Gerry McNamara brings in nine off-season additions, with high expectations for Gavin Doty and Aiden Tobiason to anchor the team's scoring. Can these transfers ignite Syracuse’s offense and keep them in contention for an NCAA Tournament bid? Jackson Holzer explores whether the revamped backcourt has what it takes to fill the scoring void and if the supporting cast—featuring Garwey Dual at point guard and Luke Wilson at center—will step up defensively and on the glass. Key topics include Syracuse’s shooting concerns, the roles for newcomers like Francis Folefac and international prospect Mark Morano Mahmutovic plus how developmental pieces such as Abdramane Siby and Ryan Moesch fit into the rotation. With team chemistry and offensive firepower in question, this deep-dive covers roster strengths, weaknesses, and the must-watch battles for starting spots on the Syracuse Orange basketball team.

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