The 1990–91 Syracuse Orangemen basketball team represented Syracuse University in the 1990–91 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Head coach was Jim Boeheim, serving for his 15th year. The team played home games at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, New York. The team finished with a 26–6 (12–4) record, was Big East regular season champions, and advanced to the NCAA tournament. The team was led by Big East Player of the Year Billy Owens and senior LeRon Ellis.