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Writer: Aiden Stepansky

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 »

March 11, 2026 at 9:45 am


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 »

March 11, 2026 at 12:33 am


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 »

March 10, 2026 at 9:43 pm


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 »

March 10, 2026 at 8:14 pm


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 »

March 10, 2026 at 6:38 pm


Previewing Syracuse men’s basketball’s ACC Tournament path

Syracuse finished the regular season 1-10 in Quad 1 games, forcing it to run the table in the conference tournament to earn an automatic bid into March Madness. Read More »

March 8, 2026 at 7:29 pm


Syracuse needs an ACC Tournament miracle run: ‘It’s as simple as that’

It’s no secret now. After another loss to end its regular season, Syracuse is in need of a historic ACC Tournament run to keep its season, and the Adrian Autry era, alive. Read More »

March 7, 2026 at 8:59 pm


Syracuse caps disappointing regular season with 71-69 OT loss to Pitt

Syracuse fell to Pitt 71-69 in overtime in its regular-season finale Saturday. The Orange’s half-court heave with seconds left wasn’t enough as they dropped their fifth straight game to fall under .500. Read More »

March 7, 2026 at 7:05 pm


What to know before Syracuse’s regular-season finale vs. Pitt

Syracuse wraps up its third regular season under head coach Adrian Autry at home against Pitt on Saturday. The Orange took down the Panthers in the two squads’ first matchup this year. Read More »

March 5, 2026 at 1:12 am


'STORY OF SURVIVAL': Throughout an ‘irregular upbringing,’ basketball is Nate Kingz’s escape

Nate Kingz could extend his college career through a waiver after a year in NAIA and JUCO. After growing up in foster care, basketball has always been Kingz’s escape. Read More »

March 5, 2026 at 12:00 am


In Syracuse’s forgettable season, freshman Sadiq White proves he’s a keeper

“He’s been really good the last three games for us.” Freshman Sadiq White fought through a shoulder injury in Syracuse’s 15-point loss to Louisville Tuesday. White’s recent success proves he’s a piece to keep for the future. Read More »

March 4, 2026 at 1:13 am


Observations from Syracuse’s loss to Louisville: 3-point woes, same old story

Syracuse scored its fewest points in a half this season, dropping just 21 points in the first 20 minutes en route to a 15-point loss. The defeat was SU’s seventh straight on the road and 11th in conference play. Read More »

March 3, 2026 at 11:11 pm


Adrian Autry opens up on uncertain future during final ACC media call

Adrian Autry spoke on his uncertain future and some of the challenges he’s faced over the last three seasons during his final ACC media call press conference of the season. Read More »

March 2, 2026 at 3:20 pm


SU is 4-15 on the road the last 2 years. What’s behind the struggles?

Syracuse’s 88-83 loss to Wake Forest Saturday was its sixth-straight road loss, and dropped its away record over the last two years to 4-15. Read More »

February 28, 2026 at 10:30 pm


Syracuse drops 3rd straight game with 88-83 loss at Wake Forest

Despite leading by four at the half, Syracuse collapsed down the stretch en route to an 88-83 loss to Wake Forest, SU's third straight defeat. Read More »

February 28, 2026 at 7:54 pm


Previewing Syracuse men’s basketball’s road test at Wake Forest

Syracuse men’s basketball is just 4-14 on the road the last two seasons — compared to Wake Forest’s prolific 23-9 home record. Our beat writer has more on the Demon Deacons and the Orange ahead of Saturday’s matchup. Read More »

February 26, 2026 at 1:35 am


Syracuse posts season-worst 3-point day as Autry tenure crumbles further

“I thought that was the difference in the game.” In its 13-point loss to No. 16 North Carolina Saturday, Syracuse shot a season-worst 3-for-17 from 3. Only Tyler Betsey converted from beyond the arc. Read More »

February 21, 2026 at 6:01 pm


Observations from SU’s loss to UNC: 3-point struggles, life without Wilson

Syracuse converted just 3-of-17 3-point attempts, as the Orange fell to No. 16 North Carolina 77-64 Saturday. With the loss, SU falls to 6-9 in ACC play this year and 24-31 in the league under Adrian Autry. Read More »

February 21, 2026 at 3:16 pm


LONG TIME COMING: Jim Lee and Rudy Hackett reset SU’s standard. They’ll be honored together.

“We had a competitive fire in us that was comparable.” Jim Lee and Rudy Hackett led Syracuse to its first-ever Final Four appearance. Their jerseys will be retired on Saturday, etching their names in SU history together forever. Read More »

February 19, 2026 at 12:00 am


Analyzing Syracuse’s ACC Tournament outlook with 4 games left

With four games remaining in the regular season, Syracuse would need a monumental shift, plus an ACC Tournament run, to break its four-year NCAA Tournament drought. Read More »

February 17, 2026 at 12:38 pm


Syracuse trailed by 5 late in the 1st half. Then Duke turned into Duke.

That’s what great teams do.” Syracuse trailed Duke by just five points with a few minutes left in the first half Monday. The Blue Devils then rattled off a 72-40 run in the final 23 minutes to beat the Orange by 37. Read More »

February 16, 2026 at 11:03 pm


Syracuse falls 101-64 to No. 3 Duke in worst loss of Autry era

Syracuse’s two game winning streak came to a screeching halt Monday as it fell to No. 3 Duke 101-64. The Orange trailed by just six points late in the first half before the Blue Devils caught fire. Read More »

February 16, 2026 at 9:00 pm


Previewing Syracuse men’s basketball’s road test vs. No. 4 Duke

Fresh off back-to-back wins over Cal and SMU, Syracuse travels to No. 4 Duke on Monday night to take on the ACC’s top team. Read More »

February 15, 2026 at 10:23 pm


Nate Kingz is Syracuse’s glue. Saturday was his deserved moment.

Nate Kingz’s driving layup with two seconds left lifted SU past SMU 79-78. His first game-winner was a long time coming. Read More »

February 14, 2026 at 7:32 pm