Overview
- Kiyan Anthony said on Instagram he will return for his sophomore season, a choice he announced Wednesday.
- Freshman forward Sadiq White Jr. also confirmed he will stay for 2026–27, keeping both of Syracuse’s top 2025 recruits in place.
- Syracuse hired alumnus Gerry McNamara on March 24, 2026 after he led Siena to the MAAC tournament title and an NCAA bid.
- Roster turnover continues as multiple players entered the transfer portal, while McNamara added former Siena guard Gavin Doty and center Tasman Goodrick.
- Anthony averaged 8.0 points as a freshman and missed the final two games with an injury after a February benching, setting up a reset under new leadership.