Kiyan Anthony’s tenure at Syracuse might have hit a new low on Saturday.
Anthony, who has had a roller-coaster freshman campaign for the Orange, was benched for the first time this season. Syracuse head coach Adrian Autry made clear that it was his call to sit the 18-year-old Anthony for his team’s 72-59 loss to No.
18 Virginia. Kiyan Anthony of the Syracuse Orange looks on during the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Dean E. Smith Center on February 2, 2026 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.This comes as Anthony’s father, Syracuse legend and Basketball Hall of Fame forward Carmelo Anthony, has been vocal about the Orange’s struggles this season. The former Knick great commented “SMFH” on Syracuse basketball’s Instagram page under a post showing their highlights from their 87-77 loss to No. 14 North Carolina on Monday.American skier Hunter Hess slammed by 'Miracle on Ice' legend for dissing Team USA at 2026 Winter Olympics Team USA skiers spark Olympic boycott calls after saying they have ‘mixed emotions’ about representing America Carmelo is also a booster for Syracuse and spent millions to help the school build its men’s and women’s basketball practice facility, which is named in his honor. Autry, however, insisted that Kiyan’s benching was strictly tied to what he thought was best for his team. “It’s no narratives about any of this stuff,” he said. “I just made the decision. That was just my decision that I made today.” Syracuse Orange guard Kiyan Anthony works with his father hall of fame member Carmelo Anthony prior to the game against the Florida State Seminoles at the JMA Wireless Dome.Kiyan has had an up-and-down season for the Orange so far, averaging 8.9 points while shooting 41.6 percent from the field in 19.3 minutes through 23 games.“He’s a very talented player. This is not one of these situations, it’s a superstar’s kid,” Oglesby said. “This is a kid who’s got size, who has ability. He does still have a lot to learn, but everybody who’s 18, 19 years old has a lot to learn.” “He needs to be patient. Being a legacy is not easy because there’s so much expectation,” Greenberg added. “It’s all in working on the right things and not letting anyone else run your race.” Following Saturday’s loss to Virginia, Syracuse has now dropped six of its past seven games, holding a 13-11 record, putting them in the bottom half of the ACC standings.Phil MushnickFootage in Nancy Guthrie investigation turned over by Tuscon Circle K as feds eye ‘vehicle of interest’
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