J.J. Starling remains Syracuse’s downhill bucket-getter with lead-guard edge
In the 2025-26 season, J.J. Starling averaged 10.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists in 28.9 minutes for Syracuse, while shooting 41.9% from the field, 28.9% from three, and 54.8% at the line. He’s a tough, physical guard who can create off the dribble, attack pressure, and carry scoring stretches, but his value is bigger than the box score: Syracuse’s staff and local coverage have described him as a leader, and that matters when a team wants a guard who competes hard, sets a tone, and doesn’t shrink from big moments.
