Syracuse basketball begins its 2025-26 season on Monday, and the Orange is looking to return to the NCAA Tournament following a four-year absence. Should the 'Cuse hear its name called on Selection Sunday in March of next year, it would be the first time for Syracuse basketball since 2021.
That's vital for the program and the fan base. If that scenario transpired, it would also go a long way toward the Atlantic Coast Conference getting back to its historical place as one of the country's top basketball leagues.
In each of the past four NCAA Tournaments, an ACC school has reached the Final Four.