Syracuse, N.Y. —The microphones, cameras, iPhones, notebooks, lights and documentary crews were out in full force at the Carmelo K. Anthony center on Wednesday for Syracuse basketball’s annual media day.

Syracuse coaches and players made the case as to why the 2025-26 Orange will end a four-year drought and qualify for the NCAA Tournament.

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