The first month of Gerry McNamara leading Syracuse the Orange has centered on roster construction for the 2026-2027 season. Through transfer additions, returning players, and incoming pieces, the roster is nearing completion but is not yet finalized.
McNamara confirmed publicly that Syracuse still has open spots to fill and expects additional players to be added.
Syracuse roster is not yet complete
Syracuse currently has multiple available roster spots.
- McNamara stated the team is “not fully done yet”
- The program is expected to add more players before the season
- Possible areas of addition include: Backcourt depth at point guard, A wing with size, Additional frontcourt depth
College programs are allowed up to 15 players on the roster, and Syracuse has not yet reached that limit.
Transfer portal additions so far
Syracuse has added several players through the transfer portal during McNamara’s first month.
- Francis Folefac from Siena; 11.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists per game last season. Named to the All-MAAC Freshman Team. Scored 18 points against Duke in the NCAA Tournament
- Luke Wilson from Appalachian State. 10.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.8 blocks per game. Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year
- Tasman Goodrick from Siena
- Gavin Doty from Siena
- Abdramane Siby at center
Several of these additions previously played under McNamara at Siena.
Current roster breakdown
The roster currently includes a mix of guards, wings, and frontcourt players.
Guards and wings:
- Garwey Dual
- Ryan Moesch
- Noah Lobdell
- Gavin Doty
- Aiden Tobiason
- Kiyan Anthony
- Mark Morano Mahmutovic
- Calvin Russell
Forwards and centers:
- Sadiq White
- Francis Folefac
- Luke Wilson
- Tasman Goodrick
- Abdramane Siby
Key roster details
- Syracuse has added multiple players with prior experience in McNamara’s system
- The frontcourt includes several players at or above 6 foot 7
- The backcourt group includes both returning players and transfers
- The roster remains below the maximum scholarship limit
What to watch next
With roster spots still open, Syracuse is expected to continue adding players before the 2026 to 2027 season.
- Additional guard depth is a potential need
- Wing size is another area that could be addressed
- Further additions could come from the transfer portal, junior college, or international recruiting
McNamara and his staff continue to evaluate options as the offseason progresses.
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