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Syracuse hired program legend Gerry McNamara as its ninth-ever men’s basketball head coach on Tuesday. McNamara spent the last two seasons as Siena’s head coach, where he led the Saints to the NCAA Tournament this year.
Before Siena, McNamara helped the Orange to their only NCAA title as a freshman in 2003 and served on SU’s coaching staff from 2009-2024.
Here are the top stories from The Daily Orange on McNamara’s playing and coaching career:
2003 Run
McNamara’s 3-point stroke develops from practice with father
McNamara burst onto the scene as a freshman in 2003, leading Syracuse alongside fellow freshman Carmelo Anthony.