WOW: Syracuse Basketball ADDS Abdramane Siby + Gerry McNamara Pursuing ELITE Center, Owen Freeman
From Locked On Syracuse - Daily Podcast On Syracuse Orange Football & Basketball by Locked On Podcast Network, Jackson Holzer
April 15, 2026 · 26 min · Episode 1844
About this episode
Jackson Holzer discusses Syracuse Basketball's recruitment efforts, focusing on Owen Freeman and the addition of Abdramane Siby.
Syracuse Orange ramp up their frontcourt rebuild as Gerry McNamara targets Owen Freeman, a high-upside—yet injury-prone—big man who could anchor the starting center spot next season. Is this a boom-or-bust gamble that will pay off? Jackson Holzer breaks down Freeman’s resume, weighing his Big Ten success against potential red flags, and explores Syracuse’s ongoing pursuit of an elite post presence for a return to ACC prominence. Key segments include analysis of Abdramane Siby’s international signing, the shift toward global recruiting under McNamara, and the significance of recent visits by Siena transfer Francis Folefac. The episode closes with the addition of Ryan Blackwell to the coaching staff and speculation on other portal targets. Can Syracuse land a game-changer at center and end their tournament drought? Get the latest updates and expert insight on Locked On Syracuse.
People in this episode
Host: Jackson Holzer
Topics covered
- Syracuse Basketball
- recruiting
- frontcourt rebuild
- Owen Freeman
- Gerry McNamara
- coaching staff changes
Keywords
- Syracuse Basketball
- Owen Freeman
- Gerry McNamara
- Abdramane Siby
- recruiting
- ACC
- coaching staff
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Syracuse Orange, ACC, Siena
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