J.J. Starling - College Basketball News & Rumors

Not expected to return Starling is not expected to return to Monday's game against Binghamton due to a lower-body injury, Donna Ditota of The Post-Standard reports.

Impact Starling left the game earlier, and while his return status isn't confirmed, all signs point to him not returning. Starling left the game midway through the first half.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves game with injury Starling (undisclosed) left Monday's game against Binghampton and was taken to the locker room, Mike Waters of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Starling exited the season opener in the first 10 minutes of the first half, and it's up in the air if he'll be able to return. The severity or details of the starting guard's injury remain unknown. His status will continue to be monitored.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 6 Duke keeps its frequent perch as favorite in ACC race featuring No. 11 Louisville, No. 25 UNC

Sixth-ranked Duke is the preseason favorite to win the Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball race

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores 16 points in loss Starling (leg) finished Wednesday's loss to SMU with 16 points (6-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-4 FT), four rebounds, an assist and two steals across 33 minutes.

Impact Starling exited the game briefly to receive treatment on his leg, but he recovered and finished as one of Syracuse's best players, although that wasn't enough to get the win. Starling finishes the season with averages of 17.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game across 26 contests.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game Wednesday Starling exited Wednesday's game against SMU due to an apparent leg injury, Mike Waters of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Starling exited the game during the first half and was seen doing some stretching due to an apparent leg injury. Missing him would be huge for Syracuse, as he's been one of the team's best players all season long. Starling supplied 27 points (12-23 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 66-62 win over Florida State.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 27 points in win Starling supplied 27 points (12-23 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-8 FT), five rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 38 minutes during Tuesday's 66-62 win over Florida State.

Impact Starling notched his third-best scoring output of the season in this ACC Tournament opener, and he was impressive on both ends of the court to lead the Orange to a huge win. He'll face a tougher opponent in the second round, though, as Syracuse will face SMU on Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Syracuse holds on to beat Florida State 66-62 in 1st round of ACC Tournament

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles from field Starling supplied 16 points (5-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-10 FT), one rebound, three assists and one steal in 42 minutes during Saturday's 101-95 OT loss to Virginia Tech.

Impact Starling's final stat line was decent, all things considered, but he had a rough showing from the field and had a few costly mistakes throughout the contest. That won't change his status of being one of Syracuse's most reliable offensive players, though, so he should remain a player worth keeping close tabs on in fantasy.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hammond, Young lead Virginia Tech to come-from-behind 101-95 OT win over Syracuse

Freshman Ben Hammond had a career-high 21 points off the bench, he and Jaydon Young combined for 15 points in overtime, and Virginia Tech outlasted Syracuse 101-95

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

'You can't stop him.' Syracuse's Starling stars in a cloudy season for the Orange Syracuse's season has been rocky, but the emergence of JJ Starling, and recent performances from Eddie Lampkin Jr., may give Orange fans hop...

FEBRUARY 18, 2025 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Syracuse basketball star JJ Starling in action: See the photos Syracuse's season has been rocky, but the emergence of JJ Starling, and recent performances from Eddie Lampkin Jr., may give Orange fans hop...

FEBRUARY 17, 2025 • DEMOCRATANDCHRONICLE.COM

Syracuse takes on North Carolina following Starling's 25-point game

Syracuse plays the North Carolina Tar Heels after JJ Starling scored 25 points in Syracuse's 91-84 loss to the Miami Hurricanes

FEBRUARY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid in back-to-back games Starling had 25 points (8-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 91-84 loss to Miami (FL).

Impact Though it wasn't the most efficient shooting day, particularly from distance, Starling still up up his fourth game of 25 points or greater of the 2025 calendar year. This follows up another outstanding effort of 28 points against Boston College last Saturday. Syracuse has struggled with a 5-9 ACC record, but Starling continues to be excellent down the stretch for a team that will have to steal a bid to go dancing.

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pittsburgh visits Starling and Syracuse

Syracuse faces the Pittsburgh Panthers after JJ Starling scored 25 points in Syracuse's 86-72 loss to the Clemson Tigers

JANUARY 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes for 25 points in defeat Starling provided 25 points (10-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt) and one rebound over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 86-72 loss to Clemson.

Impact Syracuse came up short and suffered a 14-point loss Wednesday, but Starling was impressive and carried the team offensively. This was the sixth time he scored at least 20 points in a game this season, and four of those outings have come in four of his last five appearances.

JANUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

"Never again'': Syracuse's JJ Starling reacts to his season-low 4 points in loss to Louisville Louisville held JJ Starling to 1-for-7 shooting in win over the Orange on Tuesday.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • SYRACUSE.COM

Syracuse plays Louisville following Starling's 26-point outing

Syracuse plays the Louisville Cardinals after JJ Starling scored 26 points in Syracuse's 79-71 win against the Boston College Eagles

JANUARY 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Goes for 26 points Saturday Starling closed Saturday's 79-71 win over Boston College with 26 points (12-22 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 36 minutes.

Impact Sterling didn't play a single game in December due to a hand injury that sidelined him for seven contests, but he's been excellent when available. The junior guard has scored at least 20 points in his last two games, and he's also done it in four of his nine appearances this season.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting for Orange Starling (hand) will start for Syracuse against Florida State, Mike Waters of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Starling has missed the past seven games with a hand injury, but he's set to make his return for the Orange. This is huge news for Syracuse as ACC play picks up, as the guard averaged 19.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists prior to his injury.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted warming up Starling (hand) is warming up ahead of Syracuse's clash with Florida State, Donna Ditota of The Post-Standard reports.

Impact Starling remains a game-time call, but it's obviously a good sign that he's warming up. The guard has missed the past seven games for the Orange, but it appears as if he has a shot to return against the Seminoles. Before his hand injury, Starling averaged 19.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

JANUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Starling (hand) will remain out for Tuesday's game against Wake Forest, Mike Waters of The Syracuse Post-Standard reports.

Impact Starling has not played since suffering a broken left hand in practice Dec. 3. Syracuse officials still have yet to give an official timeline for his return, but he did get the wrapping removed off his left hand. Starling has not yet been cleared to participate in contact practices yet and it remains unclear when that could get going, though he's been doing activities on the side to stay in shape.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Syracuse G JJ Starling (hand) out vs. No. 3 Tennessee Syracuse guard JJ Starling sustained an injury to his left hand at practice and will not play in the team’s road game against No.3 Tennessee...

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Out indefinitely Starling (hand) will remain out indefinitely after suffering a left-hand injury at practice Monday, Jeff Goodman of TheFieldof68.com reports.

Impact Starling will be sidelined for an indefinite period of time after suffering a left-hand injury of unknown severity at practice Monday. The 6-foot-4 junior, whose absence will start against Tennessee on Tuesday, started in each of Syracuse's first six games, averaging 19.8 points, 4.5 rebounds and three assists. In Starling's absence, Elijah Moore and Lucas Taylor will likely be called upon to play fill larger roles with the Orange moving forward.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cornell visits Syracuse after Starling's 27-point game

Syracuse takes on the Cornell Big Red after JJ Starling scored 27 points in Syracuse's 79-74 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • Associated Press

Extends impressive start to season Starling totaled 27 points (9-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-10 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 79-74 loss to Texas Tech.

Impact Starling surpassed the 25-point mark for the second time this season, and the junior guard remains one of the best scoring threats in the entire ACC. He's averaging 21.4 points per contest through his first five outings.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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No. 6 Duke keeps its frequent perch as favorite in ACC race featuring No. 11 Louisville, No. 25 UNC

Syracuse holds on to beat Florida State 66-62 in 1st round of ACC Tournament

Hammond, Young lead Virginia Tech to come-from-behind 101-95 OT win over Syracuse

Syracuse takes on North Carolina following Starling's 25-point game

Pittsburgh visits Starling and Syracuse

Syracuse plays Louisville following Starling's 26-point outing

Cornell visits Syracuse after Starling's 27-point game