Obvious Syracuse HC candidate might not be the best

Out with one former Syracuse Orange guard, in with another?

Following Adrian Autry’s firing after a disappointing 2025-26 season, which culminated in an 86-69 loss to the SMU Mustangs (20-12, 8-10 in ACC) in the ACC Tournament’s first round, another popular former Syracuse guard is an obvious candidate as a replacement.

But Autry’s lackluster run might give leadership pause in pursuing 2003 champion Gerry McNamara.

Former Syracuse guard Gerry McNamara is an obvious candidate to replace Adrian Autry

Hired in March 2023, Autry seemed like a great choice to build on Jim Boeheim’s legacy, considering his ties to the university. Autry was the team’s point guard for four seasons in the early 1990s (1990-94) and later served as assistant head coach from 2016-23 before receiving his well-deserved promotion.