Syracuse University, under new head coach Adrian Autry, achieved a 20-win season for the first time since 2014 but failed to qualify for the NCAA Tournament for the third consecutive year, leading to significant roster changes.

Key departures include leading scorer Judah Mintz and several other players who entered the transfer portal. Freshman Donnie Freeman and junior J.J. Starling are among the players to watch as the team prepares for a challenging schedule, including games against Duke and North Carolina.