BUZZ: Gerry McNamara Aims to Restore Syracuse Basketball GLORY | Can the Orange SURPRISE in 2026-27?

Syracuse Orange basketball fans have plenty to be excited about as Gerry McNamara takes the helm as head coach for the 2026-27 season. Can McNamara’s proven turnaround skills from Siena reignite a program hungry for its first NCAA Tournament appearance in six years? The stage is set for a high-stakes non-conference showdown against St. John’s at Madison Square Garden, where legendary coaches and fierce Big East rivalry energy collide. Jackson Holzer highlights the critical development of returning four-stars Kiyan Anthony and Sadiq White, analyzes the impact transfer Gavin Doty (Siena) could bring as a potential alpha scorer, and examines how NCAA Tournament expansion to 76 teams increases Syracuse’s odds for meaningful March basketball. Will the Orange’s new lineup and leadership power a return to national relevance? Get key storylines, player insights, and season-shaping matchups in this must-listen preview. Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedon_syra... Instagram:  / lockedonsyracuse   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Locked On Syracuse Twitter:   / lo_syracuse   Jackson Holzer's Twitter: https://x.com/jholzer52 Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOSyracuse?sid... Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Football, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege #Syracuse #Syracusefootball #recruiting #transferportal #acc #franbrown #demetressamueljr #amariodom #steveangeli #chrispeal #Syracusebasketball #acc #gerrymcnamara #markmoranomahmutovič #gavindoty #kiyananthony #sadiqwhite #garweydual #aidentobiason #abdramanesiby #lukewilson #francisfolefac #ikermartinez