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Syracuse’s J.J. Starling Exits Opener With Lower-Body Injury as Coach Expresses Optimism

Adrian Autry voiced confidence post-game despite no formal diagnosis.

Overview

  • Starling left early in the first half after his foot appeared to land on a Binghamton defender’s foot and he immediately limped to the bench.
  • SU communications official Pete Moore said it was a lower-body injury and that Starling was unlikely to return to the game.
  • Broadcast and on-site reports showed Starling walking to the locker room with a noticeable limp, then returning to the bench in sweats with a large wrap or ice under his pants.
  • Autry said "JJ will be fine" after the game, offering reassurance without providing definitive details on the injury or a timetable.
  • The senior guard led Syracuse in scoring last season at 17.8 points per game; Syracuse handled Binghamton 85-47 with freshman Kiyan Anthony stepping in and scoring 15.