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Syracuse University assistant coach Gerry McNamara joins host Pat Price for a wide-ranging talk on his coaching and playing career.  McNamara been a fixture in upstate New York since he entered Syracuse as a freshman in 2002,  winning the NCAA National Championship as a freshman point guard alongside fellow freshman Carmelo Anthony. Over the next three seasons, McNamara was a candidate for the prestigious John Wooden Award and the James Naismith Trophy, the two top player-of-the-year honors in college basketball. he never missed a start in a remarkable career in which he established himself as a permanent piece in the storied history of the Big East.  competitive drive that fueled his legendary career at 'Cuse. Since then he's been one of Jim Boeheim's most trusted advisors, and a mentor to the talent that makes its way to the Carrier Dome -during his tenure he's also been a part of two additional Final 4 teams as a coach.  They discuss the value of being an accomplished alumni, bringing  credibility to the bench, as well as the premium that he places on player relationships, having been mentored himself by former Syracuse assistant and current Washington head coach Mike Hopkins McNamara will also talk about the current roster at Syracuse, and the lessons that young squad learned in last year's ACC schedule. They also cover his involvement in the new Coaches 4 Change initiative. Coaches 4 Change was founded by college coaches from across the United States to provide a platform that engages, educates, empowers, and evolves the young voter on yesterday’s and today’s issues of social injustice, systemic racism, and the power of voting. Price and McNamara discuss how coaches from around the NCAA are working towards creating equality.Thanks again for listening!