Syracuse Basketball: Projecting 'Cuse regular-season record in the 2024-25 campaign

In just over a month, Syracuse basketball will kick off its 2024-25 regular season when the Orange hosts nearby Le Moyne on Monday, Nov. 4.

This upcoming term marks the second season with Adrian Autry at the helm of the 'Cuse. After taking the reins from the Hall of Famer Jim Boeheim in 2023-24, Autry guided Syracuse basketball to a 20-12 overall mark, the first time that the program claimed at least 20 regular-season victories in a decade.

However, the Orange also missed the annual NCAA Tournament for the third straight year. Without question, 'Cuse fans are eager to see the team return to the Big Dance.

This off-season, Syracuse basketball experienced a sizable roster overhaul. Seven 2023-24 players hit the transfer portal and former point guard Judah Mintz pursued a professional career.

On the flip side, Orange coaches hauled in a 2024 recruiting class that includes four college transfers and three incoming freshmen, giving the 'Cuse 12 scholarship players for 2024-25. National pundits may not be super high on Syracuse basketball with their preseason prognostications, yet I believe the Orange can make some noise in the Atlantic Coast Conference and on a national scale in the upcoming campaign.

Earlier this month, I projected that the 'Cuse would go 9-2 in its 11-game non-conference slate during the 2024-25 season. Now it's time to forecast the Orange's 20-game ACC docket and the squad's overall record in this coming term.

Projecting the regular-season record of Syracuse basketball in 2024-25.

Saturday, Dec. 7, at Notre Dame, 12 pm, The CW
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Win

Tuesday, Dec 31, versus Wake Forest, 2 pm, ESPN2
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Win

Saturday, Jan. 4, at Florida State, 6 pm, ACC Network
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Win

Tuesday, Jan. 7, versus Georgia Tech, 7 pm, ACC Network
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Win

Saturday, Jan. 11, at Boston College, 3 pm, The CW
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Win

Tuesday, Jan. 14, versus Louisville, 7 pm, ACC Network
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Win

Saturday, Jan. 18, versus Notre Dame, 4 pm, ACC Network
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Win

Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Clemson, 7 pm, ACC Network
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Loss

Saturday, Jan. 25, versus Pittsburgh, 12 pm, ESPN2/ESPNU
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Win

Wednesday, Jan. 29, at Stanford, time is TBD, ESPN2/ESPNU
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Win

Saturday, Feb. 1, at California, 10 pm, ESPN2
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Loss

Wednesday, Feb. 5, versus Duke, 7 pm, ESPN2
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Loss

Saturday, Feb. 8, versus Boston College, 3:15 pm, The CW
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Win

Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Miami, 7 pm, ACC Network
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Loss

Saturday, Feb. 15, versus North Carolina, 6 pm, ESPN
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Loss

Tuesday, Feb. 18, at Pittsburgh, 7 pm, ACC Network
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Loss

Wednesday, Feb. 26, versus N.C. State, 7 pm, ESPN2/ESPNU
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Win

Saturday, March 1, at Virginia Tech, 12 pm, The CW
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Win

Tuesday, March 4, at SMU, 9 pm, ESPN/ESPN2/ESPNU
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Loss

Saturday, March 8, versus Virginia, 8 pm, ACC Network
Predicted Syracuse basketball outcome: Loss

Projected ACC record: 12-8
Projected non-conference record: 9-2
Projected 2024-25 regular-season record: 21-10

At 21 regular-season wins, assuming the Orange can grab at least one conquest in the ACC Tournament, I believe that will be sufficient for the 'Cuse to hear its name called on Selection Sunday come next March.