Syracuse Orange

Syracuse Orange

15-17 - 14th in ACC
Tracking the latest men's college basketball coaching carousel buzz Tracking the latest men's college basketball coaching carousel buzz

Here's the latest on the state of carousel, with just one elite high-major job currently open: North Carolina.

Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2026-27 Men's college basketball coaching changes for 2026-27

We're tracking all the coaching changes in men's college basketball throughout the offseason.

Sources: Syracuse star freshman football/basketball player Calvin Russell had successful surgery on a torn Achilles in New York City today. Doctors gave a positive prognosis for his return – likely somewhere mid-season to late season.

The same surgeon who operated on Jayson Tatum's and Kevin Durant's Achilles injuries performed the surgery. Russell is the No. 36 overall football recruit and is the highest-rated football recruit in school history in ESPN's rankings history. Sources: Syracuse star freshman football/basketball player Calvin Russell had successful surgery on a torn Achilles in New York City today. Doctors gave a positive prognosis for his return – likely somewhere mid-season to late season. The same surgeon who operated on Jayson Tatum's and Kevin Durant's Achilles injuries performed the surgery. Russell is the No. 36 overall football recruit and is the highest-rated football recruit in school history in ESPN's rankings history.

Who are the tallest college basketball players in Div. I history? Who are the tallest college basketball players in Div. I history?

At 7-foot-9, University of Florida's Olivier Rioux is the tallest college basketball player in Division I history. Who else is on the list?

Which schools sent men's, women's teams to same Final Four? Which schools sent men's, women's teams to same Final Four?

In 2026, UConn once again sent men's and women's basketball teams to the Final Four. Check out the full list now.

Syracuse two-sport athlete Calvin Russell III out indefinitely Syracuse two-sport athlete Calvin Russell III out indefinitely

Syracuse two-sport athlete Calvin Russell III, who also played basketball this season, will miss an "indefinite period of time" after suffering an undisclosed injury in spring football practice.

Gerry McNamara ready to get to work as Syracuse coach Gerry McNamara ready to get to work as Syracuse coach

Syracuse officials Monday formally introduced former star guard Gerry McNamara as the program's ninth basketball coach at an event befitting the return of a conquering hero.

Which NCAA men's teams have the most Final Four appearances? Which NCAA men's teams have the most Final Four appearances?

Get excited for the 2026 NCAA men's basketball championship by revisiting which teams have the most Final Four appearances in tournament history.

SVPod: SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss the first weekend of the NCAA Basketball tournament from all angles. SVPod: SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss the first weekend of the NCAA Basketball tournament from all angles.

SVP and Stanford Steve are back to discuss the first weekend of the NCAA Basketball tournament from all angles. The first round had its moments, especially Thursday, including a close one for Duke against Siena. The guys discuss Santa Clara's heartbreak loss as well before diving into round two results, including the thriller between Nebraska and Vanderbilt and Iowa's upset win over Florida – setting up a Corn vs. Crops in the Sweet 16. Plus, more on Tennessee's win over Virginia, Alabama's dominant victory over Texas Tech, Texas' Sweet 16 run, Purdue's resurgence, Arkansas' path, the heavyweight battle between Houston and Illinois, and the loaded East Region. Is the winner of Mich St-UConn the winner of the East? Finally, a word on the women's bracket and how it might be the UConn Invitational, Real or Fake TV Shows (Uncensored), Tiger playing in the TGL Finals, the art of motivation and more. | SVPod Time Codes/Topics (0:00) Intro (4:40) First weekend recap (6:17) Duke escapes Siena (10:30) R64 thoughts (13:00) Corn vs. Crops in Sweet 16! (15:00) Nebraska-Vanderbilt reaction (25:50) Iowa-Florida reaction (45:00) Six B1G teams reach Sweet 16 (45:45) Tennessee-Virginia reaction (48:17) Iowa State-Kentucky reaction (50:40) Michigan vs. Alabama thoughts (53:10) Texas-Gonzaga reaction (56:00) Purdue-Miami reaction (58:40) Arkansas-High Point reaction (1:04:30) How seasons are remembered (1:05:50) Houston-Illinois is gonna be GOOD (1:10:37) Shoutout to the Peppas (1:12:37) Izzo whistle vs. Kohl Center whistle (1:15:10) Michigan State-UConn preview (1:18:40) Duke-St. John’s preview (1:23:40) Lots of non-list teams still in it (1:24:40) Real or Fake TV shows (uncensored) (1:27:55) Bryan Hodgson going to Providence says a lot about Syracuse (1:33:00) Will UConn WBB roll all the way? (1:35:32) About the Maryland WBB situation (1:38:55) The art of motivation (1:43:05) Tiger Woods to play in TGL Finals (1:45:40) Afternoon musings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ex-star player Gerry McNamara returns to Syracuse as coach Ex-star player Gerry McNamara returns to Syracuse as coach

Syracuse announced Tuesday that it had hired Siena's Gerry McNamara -- also a former star player with Syracuse -- as its next head coach.

ACC Standings

TEAM W L GB OVR
Duke 81.6 - 3 35
Virginia 80.4 4 6 30
Miami 81.5 7.5 9 26
North Carolina 79.7 8.5 9 24
Clemson 73.8 9.5 11 24
Louisville 84.3 9.5 11 24
NC State 83.2 13 14 20
Florida State 80.4 14.5 15 18
California 78.2 11 12 22
Stanford 76.0 12.5 13 20
Virginia Tech 78.8 13 13 19
SMU 84.1 13 14 20
Wake Forest 78.8 15.5 17 18
Syracuse 75.0 17 17 15
Pittsburgh 70.5 19.5 20 13
Notre Dame 74.5 18.5 18 13
Boston College 67.4 20.5 20 11
Georgia Tech 73.8 20.5 20 11
Full Standings

2021 Team Leaders

Offense

  • Points Per Game

    Nate Kingz
  • Assists Per Game

    Naithan George
  • Field Goal Percentage

    Tiefing Diawara

Defense

  • Rebounds Per Game

    William Kyle III
  • Steals Per Game

    Naithan George
  • Blocks Per Game

    William Kyle III