Gerry McNamara has added Ryan Daly, Ben Lee, and Arinze Onuaku to the Syracuse men's basketball coaching staff. Daly joins from Virginia Commonwealth, where he helped the team reach the NCAA Tournament, while Lee and Onuaku come from Siena, where they also experienced NCAA success. This move is seen as a strategic enhancement of the Syracuse program.

By the Numbers
  • Daly contributed to VCU's 28-8 record and Atlantic 10 Tournament Championship.
  • In his first season at Siena, Lee was part of a team that improved by 10 wins, followed by a 23-12 season leading to an NCAA Tournament berth.
State of Play
  • Syracuse aims to bolster its competitive edge after recent NCAA participation.
  • The new staff brings a mix of proven coaching experience and local connections to the program.
What's Next

With the new coaching additions, Syracuse is positioned to improve its recruitment efforts and player development, with potential playoff aspirations for the upcoming season.

Bottom Line

The strategic hiring of Daly, Lee, and Onuaku reinforces Syracuse鈥檚 commitment to building a competitive men's basketball program, aiming for a return to NCAA prominence.