Story byJeff HauserSun, February 8, 2026 at 11:46 AM UTC·1 min readWhy Kiyan Anthony's benching could be the 'final straw' for Adrian Autry at Syracuse originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Syracuse coach Adrian Autry insists there was no hidden meaning behind his decision to bench freshman guard Kiyan Anthony for the entire game Saturday, but the move has only intensified criticism surrounding a program already trending in the wrong direction. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Orange fell 72-59 at No. 18 Virginia, marking their sixth loss in seven games and deepening fan frustration during Autry’s second season on the sideline.
