Syracuse basketball is undergoing significant changes this offseason, including a coaching change and a major roster overhaul. A timeline of key events and the current roster will be updated as new information emerges.
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - JANUARY 24: Kiyan Anthony #7 of the Syracuse Orange in action during a game against the Miami Hurricanes at the JMA Wireless Dome on January 24, 2026 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Todd Michalek/Syracuse Athletics/University Images via Getty Images)
There’s been an unprecedented news flurry surrounding the Syracuse Orange men’s basketball program this offseason. The program is going through a coaching change and is set to experience a near total roster overhaul all while the athletic department and university transition under new leadership.
To help synthesize the bevy of news, we’ve recapped a timeline of events and listed out the current Syracuse basketball roster. We’ll keep this updated in real time as more information becomes available.
Here’s a timeline of key dates and events:
March 24, 2026 – Gerry McNamara officially named Head CoachA new dawn begins as Syracuse basketball hires its ninth head coach.
March 30, 2026 – Syracuse ushers in the McNamERA
Syracuse hosts pep-rally with McNamara head coaching introduction from Miron Victory Court.
March 31, 2026 – Aaron Womack intends to transferRedshirt freshman announces intent to transfer.
April 2, 2026 – Tieffing Diawara to transfer from Syracuse
Freshman center to hit the portal.
April 3, 2026 – Tyler Betsey to transfer from Syracuse
Sophomore forward announced intent to transfer.
April 4, 2026 – Naithan George to transfer from Syracuse
Starting point guard from Toronto will move on for his final year.
April 6, 2026 – Ryan Daly, Ben Lee and Arinze Onuaku named Syracuse assistant coaches
McNamara officially announces three additions to his staff the day before the transfer portal opens.
April 6, 2026 – Mark Morano Mahmutovič commits to Syracuse
Top Slovenia prospect commits to Syracuse.
April 7, 2026 – Transfer Portal Opens
The official start date for players to enter the portal.
April 7, 2026 – Gavin Doty commits to Syracuse
Siena transfer returns home.
April 7, 2026 – Donnie Freeman to transfer from Syracuse
Syracuse’s top scorer and rebounder moves on for his junior year.
April 7, 2026 – Luke Fennell to transfer from Syracuse
Australian point guard hits the portal.
April 7, 2026 – Akir Souare to transfer from Syracuse
Backup big man hits the portal.
April 8, 2026 – Jamal Brunt joins McNamara’s staffPenn State assistant joins Syracuse with over 20 years of coaching experience.
April 8, 2026 – Tasman Goodrick commits to Syracuse
Siena center from Australia transfers to Orange.
April 8, 2026 – Kiyan Anthony returns to Syracuse
First Syracuse player announces intent to return: the son of Carmelo Anthony.
April 8, 2026 – Sadiq White returns to Syracuse
Syracuse’s top-ranked freshman announces his plan to return for a second season.
April 12, 2026 – Garwey Dual commits to SyracuseMcNeese guard and defensive specialist commits to Syracuse, his fourth program in as many years.
April 21, 2026 – Portal Entry Deadline
The final day for players to enter the transfer portal to be eligible for the 2026-27 season. Players can still remain in the portal without declaring a destination until fall semester.
See 2026-27 roster as it currently stands below.
Key offseason dates for Syracuse basketball in 2026 include coaching announcements and roster updates, which will be detailed in an ongoing timeline.
The new coach for Syracuse basketball has not been specified yet, but the program is currently undergoing a coaching change.
The Syracuse basketball roster is expected to undergo a near total overhaul this offseason as part of the program's transition.
The leadership transition at Syracuse University and its athletic department is contributing to the significant changes in the men's basketball program.
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