Syracuse's Gerry McNamara hired as new Siena head coach – Saratogian saratogian.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from saratogian.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Gerry McNamara is the new coach at Siena. He has decided to leave Syracuse after two decades as a standout player, assistant and eventually ascending to associate head coach for the Orange. McNamara’s signing was announced by Siena on Friday and makes him a collegiate head coach for the first time. He replaces Siena alum Carmen Maciariello, who was fired after going 68-72 in five seasons at the school. McNamara has been on the Syracuse staff since 2009, going from graduate assistant to assistant to associate head coach. He remains fourth on Syracuse's all-time scoring list.
Nearly a month after playing their Atlantic Coast Conference openers, Syracuse and Pitt will resume league play Saturday when they convene on the Orange's home court in Syracuse, N.Y.The Orange (9-3,