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Gerry McNamara at Syracuse Introductory Press Conference: 'I'm Here to Win'
McNamara aims to restore Syracuse basketball after consecutive losing seasons and a five-year NCAA Tournament absence, focusing on NIL, player retention, and staff rebuilding.
- Syracuse University officials formally introduced Gerry McNamara as the program's ninth head basketball coach on Monday. More than 2,000 fans gathered at the JMA Wireless Dome to celebrate the return of the program legend.
- McNamara previously turned around Siena University, leading the Saints to 23 wins and an NCAA Tournament appearance this year. He served 14 years as an assistant coach under Jim Boeheim before his successful stint in Loudonville.
- Incoming athletic director Bryan Blair organized the pep rally to build momentum for the program, which has missed the NCAA Tournament five consecutive years. Fans wore commemorative 'In Our McNamEra' t-shirts at the celebration.
- McNamara plans to build a coaching staff featuring "familiar faces" and new names. He confirmed he has been assured the necessary financial resources to succeed in the modern era of college basketball.
- Focusing on roster management, McNamara aims to "weaponize the Dome" as the transfer portal opens in eight days. He seeks to restore the program's status as a basketball power after two consecutive losing seasons.
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Gerry McNamara welcomed home as head coach of Syracuse
The Gerry McNamara era at Siena is over, but it's just beginning at his alma mater, Syracuse University. The former Saints coach was introduced as the new men's basketball coach for the Orange on Monday with a "Welcome Back" event attended by 2,000 supporters.
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Gerry McNamara introduced as new SU basketball coach
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- It's official. Gerry McNamara is returning to Syracuse University as its next men's basketball coach. GMac was welcomed back to Syracuse, now as head coach, with lots of love. Almost 2,000 people attended his welcome back event that began with someone from the crowd shouting, "We love you Gerry." Naturally, Gerry [...]
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