Martin McCarthy

Joined: Aug 8, 2025

Martin McCarthy is a columnist The Juice Online with On SI. He has previously worked at FanSided.

Feb 14, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Kiyan Anthony (7) looks to get the ball past Southern Methodist University Mustangs guard Jaron Pierre Jr. (5) in the first half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

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Feb 21, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; Seton Hall Pirates center Najai Hines (25) steals the ball during the second half against the Georgetown Hoyas at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Siena Saints head coach Gerry McNamara reacts against the Duke Blue Devils in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Mar 19, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Siena Saints head coach Gerry McNamara reacts in the first half during a first-round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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The former Syracuse point guard gave the top-seeded Blue Devils a massive scare in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

Mar 5, 2026; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; South Florida Bulls head coach Bryan Hodgson reacts against the Memphis Tigers during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

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South Florida head coach Bryan Hodgson reportedly will not be the next Syracuse men's basketball coach.

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With Bryan Blair set to be Syracuse's new athletic director, he will be tasked with overhauling the schools NIL efforts.

Feb 21, 2026; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Missouri Tigers head coach Dennis Gates during the second half against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena. Arkansas won 94-86. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

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Syracuse needs to swing for the fences with its next coaching hire to revive the men's basketball program.

Dec 17, 2025; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; South Florida Bulls head coach Bryan Hodgson reacts during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Coleman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: David Leong-Imagn Images

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Syracuse will be in the market for a new head coach and will likely attempt to lure Bryan Hodgson or Josh Schertz back to New York.

Jan 20, 2024; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange associate head coach Gerry McNamara reacts to a play against the Miami (Fl) Hurricanes during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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With Adrian Autry likely out at Syracuse, who will be in line to replace him?

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Breaking down how Syracuse will fare in the ACC tournament and what it means for its NCAA tournament hopes.

Jan 6, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Ibrahim Souare (10) reacts with guard Kiyan Anthony (7) after a play against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the first half at McCamish Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Kiyan Anthony, Sadiq White and Tyler Betsey are among the young players Syracuse should aim to keep for another season.

Feb 8, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange head coach Felisha Legette-Jack reacts during the first half against the Louisville Cardinals at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

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Adrian Autry's time appears to be running out while Felisha Legette-Jack has the women's team trending up.

Feb 2, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Syracuse Orange guard JJ Starling (2) dribbles as North Carolina Tar Heels center Henri Veesaar (13) defends in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Syracuse needs to make some changes in order to have any shot at the NCAA tournament.

Feb 2, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Jarin Stevenson (15) with the ball as Syracuse Orange guard Naithan George (11) and forward Ibrahim Souare (10) defend in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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If the Orange are going to reach the NCAA tournament, they will need to rethink their approach to the game completely.

Jan 27, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; NC State Wolfpack forward Darrion Williams (1) reaches for the ball guarded by Syracuse Orange forward Donnie Freeman (1) during the first half of the game at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

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Donnie Freeman scored a game-high 24 points, but the Orange lost by 20 points. The continued struggles are part of larger issues.

Martin McCarthy

Joined: Aug 8, 2025

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