SU freshmen nab first seats, GMac jerseys: ‘I skipped chemistry class for this’
Brian O'Malley
Brian O'Malley
Sports Reporter · Liverpool, NY
Brian has dedicated over eight years to covering high school athletics across Central New York, previously writing for the Post-Standard. He is a former high school athlete himself, which gives him a unique perspective on the triumphs and challenges young athletes face in the community.
More from Brian →Sports Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 11:19 PM · 1 min read
Syracuse, N.Y. - There was nothing that could keep Syracuse freshmen Will Beecher and Alex Watkins from missing Gerry McNamara’s Monday night debut as the Orange men’s head basketball coach.