Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim retires after 47 years; Adrian Autry named replacement

Last updated: 2023/03/08 at 10:57 PM

BigP Published March 8, 2023

After 47 years as the head of coach of Syracuse‘s men’s basketball team, Jim Boeheim is retiring.

The university announced the news Wednesday afternoon following the Orange’s 77-74 loss to Wake Forest in the second round of the ACC tournament.

“There is no doubt in my mind that without Jim Boeheim, Syracuse basketball would not be the powerhouse program it is today,” Chancellor Kent Syverud said. “Jim has invested and dedicated the majority of his life to building this program, cultivating generations of student-athletes and representing his alma mater with pride and distinction. I extend my deep appreciation and gratitude to an alumnus who epitomizes what it means to be ‘Forever Orange.’”

Adrian Autry, who played at Syracuse from 1990-94 and has served as the team’s associate head coach since 2016, has been named the new head coach.

Following Tuesday’s loss, Boeheim hinted that he would be retiring, but he said it was up to the university to decide what his next move would be.

“I gave my retirement speech on the court last Saturday, and I gave it in the press conference afterward, and nobody figured it out,” Boeheim said.

Boeheim departs as the longest-tenured men’s basketball coach in the country. He finishes his illustrious coaching career with one national championship, five Final Fours and 1,015 career wins. That does not include 101 wins vacated due to NCAA violations. He ranks second among men’s college basketball coaches in all-time wins, trailing only Mike Krzyzewski.

“He turned Syracuse basketball into a national brand,” FOX Sports college basketball bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy said of Boeheim. “When he took over, it became a power.”

Jim Boeheim retires after 47 years at Syracuse

Jim Boeheim is retiring after 47 years at Syracuse, including one national title and five trips to the Final Four.

In addition to his one national title and five Final Four appearances, Boeheim also led Syracuse to the NCAA Tournament on 35 occasions. He won 10 Big East regular-season titles and five conference tournament championships.

“I’ve been very lucky to be able to coach my college team, to play and then be an assistant coach and then a head coach, never having to leave Syracuse,” Boeheim said. “It’s a great university. The city has embraced our team. I am amazed that we’ve been able to draw the fans that we’ve been able to draw over the years.”

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