Syracuse Finalizing Deal To Make Gerry McNamara New Head Coach

By ADAM ZAGORIA

Former Syracuse basketball star Gerry McNamara is coming home.

McNamara is finalizing a deal to become the new head coach at his alma mater, ESPN first reported. The two sides are “working toward a deal,” said a person with direct knowledge who was not authorized to speak publicly for McNamara.

He will leave Siena after two seasons to replace former coach Adrian Autry.

McNamara, 42, went 37-30 in two seasons at Siena, leading the program...