NBA Legend Carmelo Anthony Reacts to Major Kiyan Anthony News

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Ayomide Adeduyite | Last updated May 31, 2025 3:37 PM ET

Kiyan Anthony has wrapped up a standout high-school career at Long Island Lutheran, where the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 10.3 points, 2.4 assists and 2.3 rebounds while guiding the Crusaders to a 21-5 record and a national top-25 ranking. He posted several marquee outings, including 25 points against Oak Hill Academy and 16 points at the Hoophall Classic, performances that helped him earn a four-star grade and a place in ESPN’s top-50 for the Class of 2025.

Throughout the year, Kiyan Anthony navigated the extra attention that comes with being Carmelo Anthony’s son, and will certainly have more eyes on him as he takes the next step in his basketball career. His commitment to Syracuse University—where his father delivered a national championship in 2003—extends the family legacy and has Orange fans anticipating a new era built around the younger Anthony.

This weekend, Kiyan Anthony officially graduated high school. This major news was celebrated by his father with a heartfelt post on Instagram that included a celebratory message.

“High school graduation…what an accomplishment!" the former NBA star wrote. "This world has so much in store for you. Proud of you always @kiyananthony.”

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Kiyan moves from high-school stardom to ACC basketball at his father’s alma mater, where Carmelo became one of the most hyped NBA draft prospects in league history. Anthony averaged 22.2 points and 10.0 rebounds as a one-and-done freshman, was Final Four Most Outstanding Player, and led the Orange to the 2003 NCAA title—the first in program history.

Carmelo was later selected third overall by the Denver Nuggets in the 2003 NBA Draft, before concluding his 19-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2022. Kiyan now heads to Syracuse aiming to craft his own legacy.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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