Mike Waters is joined by Syracuse basketball assistant coach Brenden Straughn. The new face on the SU coaching staff, Straughn talks about a whirlwind hiring process and how word got out at the Final Four in Houston that Straughn was joining Adrian Autry’s bench. An accounting major in college, Straughn recounts his path to coaching in the podcast and what Syracuse fans can expect in recruiting. Straughn also talks about the Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry and which game he attended.

7:30: How he formed a connection with Adrian Autry

12:00: The mentors who gave him career advice

16:00: An accounting major breaks into the coaching industry

22:45: Straughn’s experience with the Syracuse-Georgetown rivalry

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