Syracuse hires program legend Gerry McNamara as new men's basketball coach
McNamara spent the past two seasons coaching Siena after being part of Syracuse's coaching staff from 2009-2024.
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 19: Head coach Gerry McNamara of the Siena Saints looks on during the first half against the Duke Blue Devils in the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 19, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) Jared C.
Tilton via Getty Images Syracuse has hired Gerry McNamara as its new men’s basketball coach, the school announced on Tuesday . "I love this place. I love what Syracuse means: to the fans, to the players who have worn this jersey, to the people of Central New York.
This program has given me everything, and I am ready to give everything back to it," says McNamara. "College basketball has changed. How you build a program, recruit talent, compete for resources and win looks different than it did even five years ago.
I know that. I'm ready for it. What hasn't changed is what Orange Nation expects, and what this place deserves.