Syracuse Stars Kiyan Anthony and Sadiq White Returning for Sophomore Seasons

The two standout players will remain with the Orange basketball team next year.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:49am

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Kiyan Anthony and Sadiq White, two of Syracuse University's top basketball players, have announced on social media that they will return to the team for their sophomore seasons. Anthony, the son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, played in 29 games as a freshman, averaging 8 points per game. White, a former five-star recruit, started 11 games and played in 31 of 32 games, averaging 6 points and 3 rebounds per contest.

Why it matters

The return of Anthony and White is a major boost for the Syracuse basketball program as they look to build on their performance from last season. Both players showed promise as freshmen and their continued development will be crucial for the Orange's success in the coming year.

The details

Kiyan Anthony, the son of NBA star Carmelo Anthony, had a strong freshman campaign, playing in 29 games and averaging 8 points per game. He scored 52 points in his first three college games. Anthony missed the final two games of the season due to injury. Sadiq White, a former five-star recruit, started 11 games and played in 31 of 32 games, averaging 6 points and 3 rebounds per contest.

  • Kiyan Anthony and Sadiq White announced their return for the 2026-27 season on April 9, 2026.
  • Kiyan Anthony played in 29 games as a freshman during the 2025-26 season.

The players

Kiyan Anthony

The son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, Kiyan Anthony played in 29 games as a freshman for Syracuse, averaging 8 points per game.

Sadiq White

A former five-star recruit, Sadiq White started 11 games and played in 31 of 32 games for Syracuse as a freshman, averaging 6 points and 3 rebounds per contest.

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What they’re saying

“I'm excited to be back and continue working with my teammates to take Syracuse basketball to new heights.”

— Kiyan Anthony

“The Orange faithful can count on me to give it my all next season. This is just the beginning.”

— Sadiq White

The takeaway

The return of Kiyan Anthony and Sadiq White provides a major boost of talent and experience for the Syracuse basketball team as they look to build on their performance from last season and compete for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.