Tag: cuse basketball
Syracuse alums react to Autry’s firing: ‘It’s definitely unfortunate’
Our writer spoke with Syracuse alums who played under Adrian Autry, gathering their perspectives on the head coach’s firing and what should come next for the Orange. Read More »
Palmar: ACC Tournament proved Syracuse lacks depth to win in March
Syracuse primarily relied on four double-digit scorers in its resurgent 23-win season. With Dominique Darius out, our columnist argues SU’s lack of depth will lead to an early NCAA Tournament exit for the Orange. Read More »
Gavin Doty returned to New York unsure. He’ll lead Siena at the Big Dance.
Gavin Doty returned to New York to spend more time with his family after his cousin’s death. Now he’ll lead Siena in the NCAA Tournament. Read More »
Kimball: SU’s turnaround was remarkable. The hard part will be sustaining it.
Column: Syracuse experienced a remarkable turnaround this season, winning 23 games and earning a March Madness bid. Our columnist explains how the Orange can execute the difficult task of maintaining that momentum going forward. Read More »
Pemberton: SU’s stellar season isn’t complete without signature win in March
Syracuse women’s basketball enjoyed a stellar turnaround this season, but hasn’t held its own against most Quad 1 teams. Read More »
Previewing Syracuse’s NCAA Tournament First Round clash with Iowa State
Syracuse begins its March Madness slate against Iowa State in Storrs, Connecticut, Saturday. Our beat writer has everything to know about SU’s matchup with the Cyclones, who are led by star center Audi Crooks. Read More »
Beat writers predict whether SU downs Iowa State in NCAA Tournament opener
Syracuse takes on Iowa State Saturday for its first NCAA Tournament game in two years. Our beat writers predict whether SU will down the Cyclones to set up a matchup with No. 1 UConn. Read More »
4 keys to unlocking a successful Syracuse NCAA Tournament run
For the second time in three seasons, Syracuse women’s basketball is heading to Storrs, Connecticut, for the NCAA Tournament. Our beat writer has four keys for the Orange to make a deeper March Madness run this season. Read More »
Revisiting key moments in Syracuse’s turnaround 2025-26 campaign
Syracuse women’s basketball had a major turnaround in the 2025-26 season, leading to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in two years. Read More »
USF’s Bryan Hodgson reportedly turns down Syracuse head coaching job
South Florida men’s basketball coach Bryan Hodgson has turned down the Syracuse head coaching job, Jeff Goodman reported Tuesday. Hodgson, a New York native, was considered a frontrunner to replace the fired Adrian Autry. Read More »
Syracuse earns at-large bid, No. 9 seed in 2026 NCAA Tournament
The Orange earned an at-large bid and a No. 9 seed, announced Sunday. Syracuse is set to face No. 8 seed Iowa State in the round of 64 on Saturday. Read More »
Jim Boeheim weighs in on Autry firing, SU’s struggles and head coach search
“At the end of the day, the head coach is responsible.” Legendary former Syracuse men’s basketball coach Jim Boeheim discussed Adrian Autry’s firing, SU’s recent struggles and the Orange’s search for a new head coach Wednesday. Read More »
Syracuse men’s basketball wipes entire coaching staff
Beyond firing head coach Adrian Autry and general manager Alex Kline, Syracuse men’s basketball wiped its entire coaching staff Wednesday, a source confirmed to The Daily Orange. Read More »
Men’s basketball GM Alex Kline let go by Syracuse after 2 seasons
Syracuse men’s basketball fired general manager Alex Kline on Wednesday, a source confirmed to The Daily Orange. Read More »
5 key moments that doomed Adrian Autry era
Adrian Autry’s three-year tenure as the Syracuse men’s basketball head coach has come to an end. Our beat writer breaks down five key moments that led to the downfall of Autry's era at the helm. Read More »
5 candidates who could replace Adrian Autry as Syracuse head coach
After three seasons at the helm and no NCAA Tournament appearances, Adrian Autry was fired by Syracuse. Here are five candidates who could replace Autry as the Orange’s next head coach. Read More »
Syracuse fires Adrian Autry after 3 seasons, 0 NCAA Tournament appearances
In his three seasons in charge of the Orange, Autry recorded zero NCAA Tournament appearances. SU now begins its search for a new head coach to revive the program. Read More »
Adrian Autry takes responsibility after Syracuse’s season ends
After Year 3 of the Adrian Autry era ended with a first-round ACC Tournament loss to SMU, the head coach took responsibility. Read More »
Adrian Autry, Syracuse players make final plea to keep head coach
“I think he's a lot better than what people make of him.” Ahead of an imminent decision on Adrian Autry’s future at Syracuse, SU players and Autry made their final plea to keep the head coach. Read More »
Syracuse players talk personal futures after season-ending ACC Tournament loss
Syracuse’s 2025-26 season came to an end Tuesday night after a loss in Charlotte. With Adrian Autry’s future uncertain, Syracuse players spoke on their futures with the Orange and beyond postgame. Read More »
Adrian Autry’s future is in jeopardy following ACC Tournament exit
After Syracuse’s 86-69 loss to SMU in the ACC Tournament First Round, head coach Adrian Autry’s future is in jeopardy Read More »
Stepansky: The Autry era brought sad results. It’s an uncomfortable reality.
Column: Adrian Autry grew up in Syracuse’s men’s basketball program as a player and coach before becoming its head coach. The context adds to the sadness of what comes next, but it’s an uncomfortable reality SU must face. Read More »
Observations from SU’s ACC Tournament loss to SMU: Fitting end, inside gap
Syracuse lost the rebounding battle 44-31, collapsing in the second half to a deficit as large as 21 and an ultimate season-ending 86-69 loss. Our beat writer has more observations from SU’s ACC Tournament first-round loss to SMU. Read More »
Syracuse’s lackluster year ends with 86-69 ACC Tournament loss to SMU
SU has a 49-48 record, including a 4-31 record in Quad 1 games, across Adrian Autry’s tenure. Read More »