Syracuse Basketball & Football Rise | Syracuse Basketball News

Syracuse men’s basketball kicks off its 2026-27 ACC slate with a road trip to Florida State, marking the dawn of a new era under head coach Gerry McNamara. After a 15-17 season and five years without NCAA Tournament action, McNamara brings fresh energy from his successful Siena run — including a trip to the NCAA Tournament last year. The roster looks promising with key returners Kiyan Anthony and Sadiq White Jr., plus newcomers Gavin Doty and Aiden Tobiason, and potential boost from possible eligibility of Amarri Monroe. Meanwhile, on the gridiron, running back Shavane Anderson Jr. earned ACC Rookie of the Week honors after a dazzling performance with 10 carries for 102 yards and 3 touchdowns. Punt returner Demetres Samuel Jr. also shined on special teams. The football team returns this Saturday at 3:30 PM ET against Cal in the JMA Wireless Dome. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9d715676560a3c2