TNIAAM Reacts Survey: will the Orange men get back to the Big Dance?

Nov 2, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Gavin Doty (4) reacts to his three-point basket during the first half against the New Haven Chargers at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a surv

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Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Syracuse fans and fans across the country.

It’s been five straight seasons that Syracuse men’s basketball made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The McNamERA began last night with an easy XXXX win over the New Haven Chargers and with the field expanding this season to 76 teams this season, the expectation was that the Orange will hear their name called on Selection Sunday.

The three exhibition games kind of put a bit of water on the fire, but after the opener are Orange fans feeling like dancing?

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