Jim Boeheim says Gerry McNamara is ready for Syracuse job

Syracuse coaching legend Jim Boeheim joins Jon Rothstein to talk about some of the most unforgettable moments of his career, including Syracuse's 6OT win in the Big East tournament in 2009 being one he'll never forget. He also takes inventory of the ACC tournament, including Cayden Boozer stepping into the starting lineup for Duke, and who some other teams are that could make the Final Four. They finish by discussing Syracuse's head coaching opening, and what makes this "the most important thing he ever does in his life" when it comes to the new athletic director hiring the team's next head coach. 0:00 Intro and Welcome 0:12 Syracuse's unbelievable Big East tournament run 20 years ago 1:11 Why he'll never forget the 6OT win over UConn 2:35 Carmelo Anthony was 'unreal' in team's 2003 title run 3:56 Why geographical advantages matter in the NCAA tournament 5:50 What Cayden Boozer brings to Duke's starting lineup 9:49 Why Jim Boeheim is a fan of Miami Ohio being in the tournament: "I wouldn’t want to play them" 11:47 What makes Rick Pitino such a great coach 13:53 As long as Rick Pitino can blow a whistle he'll be coaching 14:53 Off-the-radar teams that could make the Final Four 16:54 On Red Autry's time at Syracuse and not having enough NIL funds 19:24 How coaching at Syracuse changed moving from the Big East to the ACC 21:18 Gerry McNamara is taking Siena to the NCAA Tournament: "Really proud of him" 23:11 Should the next head coach of Syracuse have ties to the school? "Get the best coach possible" 25:58 Is Gerry McNamara ready to take over at Syracuse? 27:14 Importance of keeping busy in retirement 28:11 Jim Boeheim says THIS game is the BEST game he ever had a team play #CollegeBasketball #CBB #NCAA #BigTen #SEC #ACC #EyeOnCollegeBasketball #JonRothstein March Madness® brackets are back! Fill out your bracket and join our Bracket Challenge for a chance to win a trip to the 2027 Final Four®: http://cbssports.com/Bracket 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel:    / @cbssportscbb   • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 🎧 LISTEN • Stream and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2vk8wq9... • Download and follow Eye on College Basketball & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... • Stream and follow Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3t03SRm... • Download and follow Inside College Basketball Now & leave a 5⭐️ rating on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 📱FOLLOW • Twitter:   / eyeoncbbpodcast   • Instagram:   / cbssportscbb   • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cbssportscbb?... ▶︎Gary Parrish:   / garyparrishcbs   ▶︎Matt Norlander:   / mattnorlander   ▶︎Jon Rothstein: https://x.com/JonRothstein 📖 READ • More college basketball news: https://www.cbssports.com/college-bas... 🛍️SUPPORT • Shop our merch: https://www.paramountshop.com/collect... 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/new... • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/new... 🎙ABOUT EYE ON COLLEGE BASKETBALL CBS Sports’ official college basketball podcast is the most entertaining and informative of its kind. Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander bring the sport into your ears at least three times per week with commentary, reporting, insider information and statistical analysis throughout college basketball all year long. 🎙ABOUT INSIDE COLLEGE BASKETBALL NOW We're also the home for Inside College Basketball Now, hosted by Jon Rothstein. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what’s really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between.