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 Coach
A 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 transfer
Redshirt 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 staff
Penn 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 Syracuse
McNeese 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.
