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.