Former Syracuse University hoops star chosen to take over Liverpool boys basketball program

Preston Shumpert

Former Syracuse University forward Preston Shumpert (3) was hired to take over the Liverpool boys basketball program on Monday night. Syracuse.com file photo

It seemed almost inevitable that another former Syracuse University men’s basketball great would be next in line to take over the Liverpool boys basketball program.

On Monday night, the Liverpool school board approved former Orange forward Preston Shumpert as the school’s next head varsity basketball coach.

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