Adrian Autry has made changes, fast. He's implemented a man-to-man defense as opposed to SU's coveted 2-3 zone. He said he wants to play faster and with more depth. A fresh face at the helm of Syracuse basketball for the first time in 47 years, Autry's big plans are already underway.

Dyaisha Fair is one of the top offensive players in the nation. But, while exploring professional options, she was told by WNBA teams to improve defensively. So, over the summer, Fair played 3x3 basketball for Team USA, competing in the FIBA U23 Nations League in Rancagua, Chile. There, Fair refined her craft as a defender, becoming more physically and intelligently sound.

Judah Mintz excelled during his freshman year at Syracuse, averaging 16.3 points and earning 2022-23 Atlantic Coast Conference All-Freshman Team honors. After testing NBA Draft waters, Mintz announced he'd return for his sophomore year and has spent the offseason improving his perimeter jumpshot.

Georgia Woolley had an untraditional path to playing Division I basketball. Growing up in Australia, she lacked exposure as a recruit. To gain more attention, Woolley improved her game by training with Australian coaches Penny Bairstow, Derek Rucker and Bronnie Marshall. Now, she's emerged as a top scoring threat for Syracuse.

J.J. Starling is finally home. The Baldwinsville (N.Y.) native and former McDonald's All-American originally committed to Notre Dame out of high school but entered the transfer portal after his freshman season. Less than 24 hours later he chose Syracuse for the chance to play under Adrian Autry and be reunited with his family.

Alyssa Latham's dream in fourth grade was to play for Tony Smith at Homewood-Flossmoor high school. After summer workouts before ninth grade, Latham impressed as a defensive forward earning a starting spot. Latham developed, earning numerous Division I offers before committing to Syracuse. In the same position as she was four years ago, Latham is ready to make the same instant impact with the Orange.

Syracuse enters the 2023-24 season retaining its six-man 2022 recruiting class and adding four new transfers. It now sports a dynamic backcourt of former McDonald's All-American J.J. Starling and projected 2024 NBA Draft selection Judah Mintz. After missing the NCAA Tournament over the last two seasons, there are high hopes for Adrian Autry's new-look squad.

In Felisha Legette-Jack's first season at the helm, she led Syracuse to a WNIT Super 16 berth. Now in her second, the Orange return star guard Dyaisha Fair and a slew or newcomers, including sharp-shooting Sophire Burrows and ESPN top 100 recruit Alyssa Latham. This year could be the one where the Orange finally make it over the hump and return to the Big Dance.