Syracuse basketball, one of the most storied programs ever in college hoops, is in the midst of an NCAA Tournament drought, by its historical standards.
The Orange hasn't heard its name called on Selection Sunday since 2021, when the 'Cuse went on a magical run to the Sweet 16. Over the past four seasons, as the Orange has failed to make the Big Dance every year, the 'Cuse has only won 20 games on one occasion, and that was Adrian Autry's first term as head coach after replacing the legendary Hall of Famer, Jim Boeheim.
After slogging through a 14-19 mark in the 2024-25 campaign, there is a cautious sense of optimism among some in the fan base, myself included, that this upcoming season will be the one in which Syracuse basketball finally goes dancing again in March.