Trending Now - Syracuse Hires Gerry Mcnamara as Head Coach Following Siena Stint

WHO:

Gerry McNamara, head coach at Siena, is hired as the head coach at Syracuse.

Bryan Blair, athletic director at Syracuse.

Adrian Autry, former head coach at Syracuse, was fired earlier in March 2026.

WHAT:

Syracuse is finalizing details to hire Gerry McNamara as its next head coach.

McNamara coached Siena to the NCAA tournament, winning the MAAC Conference tournament.

Siena had a record of 37-30 during McNamara's two seasons as head coach.

The Orange finished the 2025-2026 season with a record of 15-17, including 6-12 in ACC play.

Adrian Autry posted a 49-48 overall record during his tenure.

WHERE:

Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York.

Siena College, Loudonville, New York.

WHEN:

McNamara's hiring is expected to be finalized in March 2026.

McNamara was the head coach at Siena for two seasons, from 2024 to 2026.

Adrian Autry was fired in March 2026.

WHY:

Syracuse officials emphasized a commitment to NIL that projects in the top third of the ACC during the hiring process.

Autry was fired after failing to reach the NCAA tournament in any of his three seasons.

HOW:

Bryan Blair spoke to McNamara multiple times over the last week, both virtually and in person.

(UPDATED March 22, 2026 21:12 UTC)

Syracuse University is finalizing the hiring of Gerry McNamara as its new head coach, following the firing of Adrian Autry earlier this month after he failed to lead the team to the NCAA tournament during his three seasons. McNamara, who coached Siena to a record of 37-30 and an NCAA tournament appearance after winning the MAAC Conference tournament, is expected to bring a fresh perspective to a Syracuse team that finished the 2025-2026 season with a 15-17 record. Athletic director Bryan Blair has been in discussions with McNamara over the past week, emphasizing the university's commitment to enhancing its NIL strategy within the ACC.