Men's Basketball

Syracuse to retire former star Anthony’s jersey, according to report

Carmelo Anthony’s jersey will be retired by Syracuse at halftime of the Feb. 23 home game against Georgetown, according to a Thursday morning SU Athletics press release.

The star of SU’s 2003 national championship team is expected to be honored at halftime. During the ceremony, his jersey hanging in the rafters will be unveiled, and he’ll be given the chance to address the Orange fans, according to the release.

Anthony will be presented with a framed jersey during the halftime celebration. The 2003 Final Four’s Most Outstanding Player currently stars for the New York Knicks, who play at the Toronto Raptors Feb. 22 and host the Philadelphia 76ers Feb. 24.

He averaged 22.2 points per game as a freshman during his All-American 2002-03 season, leading Syracuse to its only national championship. His No. 15 jersey hasn’t been worn since he left campus for the NBA after that season.

Anthony will become the 10th player in SU history to have his jersey retired.







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