Fans were invited to help send off the Orangemen to New Orleans at a public pep rally at Manley Field House, Wednesday, April 2.
At the pep rally, players and coaches were introduced
individually. Syracuse Mayor Matthew Driscoll, Onondaga County
Executive Nicholas Pirro and SU Director of Athletics
John "Jake" Crouthamel, Head Coach Jim Boeheim and senior captain Kueth Duany addressed the crowd.
The Sour Sitrus Society and SU cheerleaders performed at the event, and Final Four merchandise was available.
The players and coaches exited the arena and boarded the bus to the airport for their flight to New Orleans immediately following the event.