Basket Under Review places Syracuse basketball at No. 47 in national ranking
The podcast Basket Under Review ranked Syracuse men's basketball 47th in its latest Top 50 Countdown, suggesting the team could earn an NCAA tournament spot.
Basket Under Review's 3 Man Weave Top 50 Countdown listed Syracuse men's basketball at No. 47, positioning the program for a possible NCAA Tournament bid. Among the three hosts, Jim Root ranked the team highest in his personal list at No. 40, Matt Cox aligned with the overall placement, and Ky McKeon placed Syracuse at No. 57. The discussion emphasized that the departure of Red Autry, described as the ACC's poorest head coach, opened the way for new leader McNamara to implement a plan focused on added size and length.
The hosts highlighted the defensive impact of recent guard recruits Garwey Dual, Gavin Doty and Aiden Tobiason, each posting steal rates above 2% last season. While no Syracuse player appeared on the concurrent Top 100 players list, the analysts remain optimistic about the team's defensive outlook.
Why it matters
The ranking signals renewed optimism for Syracuse basketball and its chances of making the NCAA tournament.
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