On the latest episode of Syracuse Sports, Brent Axe chats with syracuse.com's Mike Waters on how transfer portal misses and a lack of NIL resources led to a lost year for Syracuse basketball. Are the Orange better prepared for the upcoming transfer portal window and do they have the money to spend in NIL to attract needed talent? Mike and Brent also discuss the immediate road ahead for the Orange as they try to clinch a spot in the ACC Tournament. 

Brent then chats with actress, producer, entrepreneur and best-selling author La La Anthony. La La's son, Kiyan, is an incoming high-profile recruit for Syracuse basketball next season. 

Anthony and Axe discuss the bright spotlight Kiyan grew up in with his father, Carmelo, being an Orange and NBA legend and his mother being famous. Is she ready to send her son to college? Will she be bringing Kim Kardashian or any of her other famous friends to the JMA Dome next season? La La also describes what she is most proud of with Kiyan and also shares a message about a cause near and dear to her heart. 

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