Let there be no doubt. If it wasn’t already understood before, it should be now. Jim Boeheim carries the most clout in Central New York. He possesses more power at Syracuse University than Kent Syverud and John Wildhack and he has more influence in the city of Syracuse than Stephanie Miner.
That’s not earth shattering information. It was already widely understood. But with Mike Hopkins’ departure and Boeheim’s contract extension, no doubt should remain who holds the most leverage in Syracuse. And all of the aforementioned is great for Syracuse basketball.
We can play the chicken or the egg game all we want, but what remains likely is that Boeheim doesn’t want to hang it up just yet and wants to retire on his own terms.