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Jim Boeheim's announcement brings more uncertainty to Syracuse's future

It just keeps coming for Syracuse on the recruiting trail.

The news earlier this month that Syracuse would be docked three scholarships per year over a four-year period was a huge blow to the Orange's ability to build program depth for the next few seasons -- and Wednesday's announcement that Jim Boeheim will retire in three seasons only furthers that impact.

"It's unfortunate, of course," said Matthew Moyer, the No. 58 player in the ESPN 60 and Syracuse's only 2016 commit so far. "It's a bummer what the infraction committee has done. But it is what it is, and hopefully we send him out on a good note with a national championship."

Boeheim has been the head coach of the Orange since 1976, leading them to four Final Four appearances and one national championship. He's clearly the face of the program and has built it into a consistent national power. Can the Orange continue to compete at a high level on the recruiting circuit without Boeheim at the helm?