The Athletic's 2021 Syracuse Survey

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Compared with this time last year, I am ______ about the future of Syracuse men’s basketball. *

More optimistic

Less optimistic

Neither more nor less optimistic

Which statement best describes your reaction to this season? *

Loved the Sweet 16 run and the way things ended after a so-so regular season.

Wasn’t thrilled or disappointed. At least games were played and Syracuse stayed above .500 again.

The Sweet 16 run was nice, but it masked what was a disappointing regular season.

How do you grade Syracuse recruiting in the last 12 months? *

How do you grade the transfer additions of Symir Torrence, Cole Swider and Jimmy Boeheim? *

Who will be the MVP of the 2021-22 season? *

Buddy Boeheim

Benny Williams

Joseph Girard

Jimmy Boeheim

Which newcomer do you believe will have the biggest impact next season? *

Benny Williams

Jimmy Boeheim

Cole Swider

Symir Torrence

Which statement best describes your comfort level with attending games at the Carrier Dome next season? *

I’ll be there as soon as they open the doors. I have few or no reservations about attending live sports indoors.

I’d like to attend, but only if I’m vaccinated and most people I know are too.

I’m not ready yet. I’ve gotten used to watching sports on TV and don’t feel a rush to go back.

Where will Syracuse finish in the ACC next season? *

Between first and third place

Between fourth to sixth place

Between seventh and ninth place

Tenth place or worse

What is your general feeling about Syracuse’s recent trend of going .500 in the ACC and making the occasional surprising NCAA Tournament run? *

I’m happy with it. I’d much rather have OK regular seasons and Sweet 16s than better regular seasons but first-round NCAA Tournament exits.

I don’t really feel too strongly. As long as the team remains competitive and knocks off a ranked team every year.

I’m disappointed with the direction of the program in the regular season.

Which area of Syracuse’s program needs the most improvement? *

Recruiting

Player development/retention

Coaching/scheme

What do you see as the minimum expectation for Syracuse in the next five years? *

Deep NCAA Tournament runs, 20-win seasons or bust

Eight to 10 wins in the ACC and a competitive showing in the NCAA Tournament

Going .500 in the ACC but making the NCAA Tournament every year

Making the NCAA Tournament three or four times every five years

Which statement best describes your relationship with Syracuse men’s basketball? *

I’m an eternal optimist. Even after a so-so season, my enthusiasm never wanes.

I’m a realist. I want Syracuse to do well but have learned to accept disappointment.

I’m a pessimist. I expect the worst and therefore am rarely disappointed.

I am numb. Syracuse can’t hurt me either way.

At times, Syracuse has been criticized for not playing a difficult nonconference schedule. If you constructed the schedule, would you add more intriguing games against other big-name schools, or keep things the same? *

Add more interesting games and trips

Keep things the same

Who should be Syracuse’s next coach? *

Mike Hopkins

Adrian Autry

Gerry McNamara

The best available person, regardless of Syracuse connection

Fill in the blank: If I were the Syracuse athletic director, the first thing I would change or improve is ________

How do you grade the job of athletic director John Wildhack in his first five years on the job? *

What change, if any, would you like to see with the men's basketball program? *

Bonus: Share your thoughts on Syracuse’s offseason moves and your biggest areas of concern/excitement heading into the 2021 season. Include your first name and last initial.

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