Adrian Autry explains Kiyan Anthony’s DNP vs. Virginia

Syracuse benches struggling Kiyan Anthony as disappointing season hits nadir

Kiyan Anthony's tenure at Syracuse hit a new low. Anthony, who has had a roller-coaster freshman campaign for the Orange, was benched for the first time this season.

Carmelo Anthony Responds To Son's Benching After Criticism Of Syracuse Basketball

Kiyan Anthony did not play in the Syracuse basketball team’s most recent loss to ACC rival Virginia. Many believe Carmelo Anthony played a role in head coach Adrian Autry’s decision. The former Orange hoops star was critical of the program amid a disappointing season. Viewers believed his son’s benching was retaliation for those comments. Carmelo Anthony voicing his concerns on Syracuse basketball Can we just fire Red now? pic.twitter.com/nyTHV…

Syracuse's Autry: My call to bench Anthony in loss

Syracuse coach Adrian Autry said it was his call to bench Kiyan Anthony, who isn't injured and was available to play, for his team's entire 72-59 loss at No. 18 Virginia on Saturday.

Why Syracuse freshman Kiyan Anthony, son of Carmelo Anthony, didn't play in loss to Virginia

For the first time this season, the son of program legend Carmelo Anthony logged a DNP

Syracuse coach Adrian Autry addresses why Carmelo Anthony's son, Kiyan, didn't play in loss to Virginia

For the first time this season, the son of program legend Carmelo Anthony logged a DNP

Adrian Autry explains Kiyan Anthony’s DNP vs. Virginia

Charlottesville, Va. ― Syracuse lost to Virginia, 72-59, here at the John Paul Jones Arena, and Kiyan Anthony watched the entire game from the bench.