Syracuse men’s basketball ranked seventh in ACC preseason rankings
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Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports has placed Syracuse at seventh in his ACC preseason power rankings as they prepare for the 2026-27 season. Duke leads the rankings, followed by Virginia and Louisville. Syracuse's roster will see major changes, with only two returning players from last season. New head coach Gerry McNamara will debut with a lineup projected to include transfers Gavin Doty and Aidan Tobiason among others. The Orange will open their season against New Haven on November 2.
- •Syracuse is ranked seventh in ACC preseason power rankings by Jon Rothstein.
- •The team enters the season under new head coach Gerry McNamara.
- •Only two players return from last year's squad, with several transfers joining.
- •Syracuse will play its first game against New Haven on November 2.
- •Duke, Virginia, and Louisville occupy the top three spots in the ACC rankings.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — Syracuse men’s basketball: the Orange’s preseason rankings according to Jon Rothstein
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