# EXPOSED: ESPN's Joe Lunardi Thinks Syracuse Basketball STINKS | Can Gerry McNamara SILENCE Doubters?

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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: 2026-05-08T22:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Syracuse Orange basketball faces skeptical national buzz as ESPN’s Joe Lunardi leaves them off his expanded 76-team NCAA Tournament projections. Can first-year head coach Gerry McNamara guide this revamped roster into the March Madness conversation, or have expectations for the Orange truly fallen that far? Jackson Holzer breaks down Syracuse’s outlook, comparing this year’s defensive-minded, budget-conscious squad to last season’s underwhelming but more talented team. Key discussion points include the impact of NCAA Tournament expansion, analyses of projected starting fives—highlighting names like Garwey Dual, Gavin Doty, and Sadiq White—plus the importance of mental toughness and coaching upgrades. Bench depth, reliable shooting concerns, and whether the Orange can play meaningful games in March all take center stage. How will McNamara’s multi-year plan unfold? Is Syracuse heading for another bubble-watch spring?

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