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Gallery: Following Jim Boeheim’s tenure, a look back at his time as SU’s head coach

By Daily Orange Photo Staff
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim officially ends his time at SU following his 47th season. SU Athletics made the announcement after the Orange’s loss to Wake Forest in the second round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim officially ends his time at SU following his 47th season. SU Athletics made the announcement after the Orange’s loss to Wake Forest in the second round of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Alexandra Moreo | Daily Orange File Photo / The Daily Orange
Jim Boeheim during the 1992-1993 basketball season.
Jim Boeheim during the 1992-1993 basketball season. Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
In 1976, Jim Boeheim becomes head coach of the Syracuse basketball team. He had previously held an assistant coach position starting in 1969.
In 1976, Jim Boeheim becomes head coach of the Syracuse basketball team. He had previously held an assistant coach position starting in 1969. Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Jim Boeheim shakes hands with former Duke head coach Mike Krzyzwekski. Boeheim follows Krzyzewski by being the second-most winningest coach in college basketball history.
Jim Boeheim shakes hands with former Duke head coach Mike Krzyzwekski. Boeheim follows Krzyzewski by being the second-most winningest coach in college basketball history. Alexandra Moreo | Daily Orange File Photo / The Daily Orange
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Before becoming a coach, Jim Boeheim plays for the Orange from 1963-1966. Including his time as a player, Boeheim has been part of the Syracuse community for 60 years.
Before becoming a coach, Jim Boeheim plays for the Orange from 1963-1966. Including his time as a player, Boeheim has been part of the Syracuse community for 60 years. Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Sophomore Benny Williams is one player on Boeheim’s last team during his coaching career. William’s joined the Orange at the beginning of the 2021-2022 season.
Sophomore Benny Williams is one player on Boeheim’s last team during his coaching career. William’s joined the Orange at the beginning of the 2021-2022 season. Cassandra Roshu | Asst. Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
20 years ago, Boeheim coaches Syracuse to its first-ever national championship. The game was played at the Superdome in Louisiana where Syracuse defeated Kansas.
20 years ago, Boeheim coaches Syracuse to its first-ever national championship. The game was played at the Superdome in Louisiana where Syracuse defeated Kansas. Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
Jim Boeheim during the 2011-12 basketball season.
Jim Boeheim during the 2011-12 basketball season. Daily Orange Archive Photo / The Daily Orange
On Saturday, March, 4, 2023, Jim Boeheim gives a speech following the jersey retirement ceremonies for Hakim Warrick and Gerry McNamara, both players from the 2003 team. Boeheim referenced that this was his unofficial retirement speech.
On Saturday, March, 4, 2023, Jim Boeheim gives a speech following the jersey retirement ceremonies for Hakim Warrick and Gerry McNamara, both players from the 2003 team. Boeheim referenced that this was his unofficial retirement speech. Meghan Hendricks | Photo Editor / The Daily Orange
Published on March 9, 2023 at 2:35 am

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