November 17, 2024
Carmelo And La La Anthony’s Son, Kiyan, Follows Dad; Will Play Basketball At Syracuse
He revealed his choice on his dad's podcast.
Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony, has decided to follow his dad and play collegiate basketball at Syracuse University next season.
The soon-to-be college freshman revealed his decision with his parents during an episode of his father’s 7 PM in Brooklyn podcast.
Carmelo Anthony won an NCAA championship at Syracuse in 2003. His number 15 is retired by the school, which has long been a basketball powerhouse. Dave Bing, Derrick Coleman, and Rony Seikaly all had successful NBA careers after leaving central New York.
As for Carmelo Anthony, he was named one of the NBA’s Top 75 players and is considered a lock for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2026.
According to the New York Post, Kiyan choice was between his dad’s alma mater or the University of Southern California.
In the end, the 6-foot-5 guard decided to keep it in the family.
“The coaches (at Syracuse) were on me the earliest and they’ve been recruiting me since day one,” Kiyan Anthony previously told 247Sports.com. “They really believe in me. My guy Sadiq [White] is already going there and they’re trying to get a few more players for 2025. I feel like they’re really building something there and if I were to go there I could be a part of that.”
Syracuse also confirmed that Kiyan, who plays at Lutheran High School, will join its roster.
However, Syracuse is not bringing the junior Anthony on board solely for familial ties. The four-star prospect is considered the top player in New York. He also holds a national rank of #34 and is the sixth-best shooting guard, according to 247Sports.com
The proud parents showed an accompanying video that shows Kiyan’s love of the game.
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