Bryan Blair

Gerry McNamara, who piloted Siena from a four-win season before his arrival to an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2026, was introduced as Syracuse's head coach Monday.

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Syracuse names McNamara head coach as program eyes turnaround

Adam Hipsky

Syracuse men's basketball introduced Gerry McNamara — the legendary Orange player and assistant coach — as head coach at a ceremony in the JMA Wireless Dome Monday. Adam Hipsky has more.

The Ostrom Avenue Podcast Episode 265: Syracuse Men's Basketball Head Coach Rumors, Busy Times on the Hill + AJ's Final Episode

AJ Myers, Griffin Bloomstein, Josh Rothert

On this week's episode, AJ, Griffin and Josh discuss the recent rumors surrounding Syracuse men's basketball. SU women's hoops is on the the verge of a March Madness run. Plus, Syracuse men's and women's lacrosse are on long winning streaks.

Former Toledo athletic director Bryan Blair is set to take over for Syracuse's outgoing AD, John Wildhack, on July 1.

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Syracuse hires Toledo's Bryan Blair as athletic director

Adam Hipsky

Blair comes to Syracuse after leading the Rockets since 2022. He has garnered a reputation as a strong fundraiser and was on the forefront of the NIL landscape during his time at Washington State and Toledo.