Overview
- Kiyan Anthony logged his first DNP of the season, ending a streak of appearances in Syracuse’s first 23 games.
- Coach Adrian Autry said the guard was available and healthy and emphasized the decision was his based on Virginia’s physical, experienced lineup.
- Syracuse fell to 13-11 overall and 4-7 in the ACC with six losses in seven games, increasing scrutiny of Autry’s choices.
- Anthony has averaged 8.9 points in about 19 minutes with low efficiency, including roughly 41% shooting from the field and 23% from three.
- Carmelo Anthony publicly responded to the benching with a measured note, writing, “A little adversity don’t hurt,” after his earlier “SMFH” comment this week.