Saugat Sen

Saugat Sen

Joined: Jun 26, 2025

Saugat Sen has written for The Juice Online for over 10 years covering Syracuse basketball, lacrosse and football. He is a Syracuse University graduate.

Ohio State Buckeyes center Christoph Tilly (13) drives by Appalachian State Mountaineers center Luke Wilson (3) during the NCAA men's basketball game at Value City Arena in Columbus on Nov. 11, 2025. Ohio State won 75-53.

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: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Feb 20, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Syracuse Orange assistant coach Gerry McNamara prior to a game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Feb 9, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Temple Owls guard Aiden Tobiason (25) shoots the ball against the Memphis Tigers during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

Mar 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; McNeese Cowboys guard Garwey Dual (3) drives to the hoop past Vanderbilt Commodores guard Chandler Bing (7) during the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Syracuse added a defensive-minded point guard to its roster on Saturday.

Feb 14, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward Kiyan Anthony (7) is fouled by Southern Methodist University Mustangs center Jaden Toombs (10) during a shot in the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images

Basketball

Syracuse head coach Gerry McNamara continued to fill out his roster by retaining two players from last season’s team.

Penn State basketball associate head coach Jamal Brunt on the sidelines against Illinois on Jan. 3, 2026.

Basketball

A Penn State associate head coach has been officially announced as part of Gerry McNamara's new coaching staff.

Siena Saints guard Gavin Doty (4) reacts after scoring Thursday, March 19, 2026, during the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament first round game against the Duke Blue Devils at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.

Recruiting

Gerry McNamara added his second player in as many days on Tuesday.

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

Basketball

McNamara began to fill out his staff on Monday as he announced three new assistant coaches.

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: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Recruiting

Gerry McNamara received the first commitment during his time as head coach.

Recruiting

Syracuse fortified its offensive line with a key transfer on Friday.

Mar 1, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers head coach Darian DeVries instructs his team against the Michigan State Spartans during the second half at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

Basketball

Syracuse will meet a familiar foe in the non-conference portion of its schedule.

Mar 10, 2023; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange assistant coach Gerry McNamara (left) looks on prior to a press conference at the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

The former guard and coach returns to Syracuse after two year away from the program.

Mar 18, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; Siena Saints head coach Gerry McNamara answers questions during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

The Syracuse legend will return to Central New York after two seasons of leading Siena.

Dec 5, 2020; South Bend, Indiana, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Rex Culpepper (17) throws in the second quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-Imagn Images

The news was announced by his fiancé and the Syracuse football program.

Syracuse is hiring an athletic director with a reputation for fundraising.