JJ Starling and William Kyle III may return to Syracuse basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
A recent NCAA ruling allows former Syracuse basketball players JJ Starling and William Kyle III to potentially return for a fifth year of eligibility. Both players, who graduated in 2022, could benefit from a preliminary injunction that grants additional eligibility to the high school Class of 2022. This ruling is currently under appeal by the NCAA, and a decision is expected soon as fall sports approach. Speculation surrounds whether both players would actually choose to return, given the filled roster under new head coach Gerry McNamara.
- •NCAA ruling may allow Starling and Kyle to return for a fifth year.
- •Both players are part of the high school Class of 2022.
- •A judge granted a preliminary injunction affecting eligibility.
- •NCAA is appealing the decision as the season approaches.
- •Syracuse's roster size is already affected by transfer portal additions.
- 10:06 PMYahoo Sports — Could Syracuse Basketball Alum Try to Come Back to School?
"A recent NCAA ruling could allow JJ Starling and William Kyle III the opportunity to come back to school - if they wants to.
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