Following its first season under Adrian Autry, Syracuse's roster underwent many changes. Autry looks to build a team that can put SU in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021. On the flipside, Felisha Legette-Jack led SU's women's program to a resurgent season in 2023-24. The Orange tied a program-record with 23 regular season wins, but now have to grapple with the loss of star point guard Dyaisha Fair.
After losing Judah Mintz, Quadir Copeland and Maliq Brown, Autry found replacements. Donavan Freeman highlights a talented freshman class. The forward spent the summer playing alongside NBA players with the Bahamas National Team. Fellow freshman Elijah Moore broke out as a viral sensation this past year with his patented elbow celebration. Colorado transfer Eddie Lampkin rounds out SU's roster, bringing March Madness experience and a much-needed post presence.
On the women's side, Georgia Woolley looks to replace Fair's immense production and step in as the No. 1 option. Woolley spent the last two seasons as Syracuse's No. 2 scorer. The Orange also brought in LSU transfer point guard Angelica Velez to bring stability to SU's backcourt. Freshman Shy Hawkins is another key addition for Syracuse. The No. 72 overall recruit in the class of 2024, Hawkins is Legette-Jack's highest-ranked commit.
The Daily Orange's 2024 Basketball Guide has everything you need to know ahead of the 2024-25 season for Syracuse men's and women's basketball.