Jim Boeheim, Syracuse clear up questions surrounding 'awkward' retirement

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Jim Boeheim's illustrious career is over after 47 years as Syracuse men's basketball coach..

However, he confused some media members when it seemed he wasn't exactly ready to retire, saying it was "up to the university" Wednesday.

Boeheim initially joked that he "gave my retirement speech on the court last Saturday, and I gave it to the press conference afterwards," but no one picked up on it. 

However, when the university announced he was no longer the coach, the word "retire" was not used, nor did the release include any quotes from Boeheim.

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Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim looks toward a referee during the first half of a game against Duke in Syracuse, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2022.  (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, the only coach Boeheim trails for most wins as a Division I coach, said it was an "awkward" ending.

"The other day was awkward. Syracuse the university and Syracuse athletics and Syracuse basketball, they should all be one in making this announcement," Coach K said. "The fact that there's any ambiguity is wrong. It's not right. I would hope that if that is the case — I'm not saying it is — but I would hope things get right quickly and be celebrated the way it should be.

"The ending has to be better. Maybe we can do this right in a week or in two days. Just where everyone should know what his future is. It should be at Syracuse … so all the fans and everyone knows he’s always going to be a part of that. I can tell you that it’s helped us and our fans. It really has helped the transition. It shows a level of support for the new person."

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