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Podcast: Locked On Syracuse - Daily Podcast On Syracuse Orange Football & Basketball
Episode: DISASTER: Syracuse Basketball CANNOT Hire Gerry McNamara or Mike Hopkins | But Who Should They Hire?
Description: Syracuse Orange face an uncertain future as the search for a new head coach intensifies. Is TJ Otzelberger the game-changing hire Syracuse needs, or will the program settle for familiar faces like Gerry McNamara and Mike Hopkins? Jackson Holzer and Neil Adler debate the merits and risks of in-family hires versus proven candidates from powerhouse programs, questioning whether loyalty or experience should drive the decision.
Key discussion points include the impact of past coaching choices on Syracuse’s NCAA Tournament drought, potential candidates such as Bryan Hodgson, Josh Schertz, and Chris Mack, and how NIL and transfer po...