For the first time since Jim Boeheim took over in 1976, the Syracuse basketball program will undergo a real coaching search. At the end of Boeheim’s historic run, Adrian Autry was elevated from associate head coach, but his tenure came to an end after posting a 15-17 record this season.
Yet, despite Syracuse finally having a clean slate, the program may be enticed to hire another Boeheim disciple, who, like the legendary coach, played his college ball for the Orange, Gerry McNamara.
On Thursday, McNamara led his Siena Saints to become the first 16-seed to lead a No.