Kiyan Anthony, the 15-year-old son of Carmelo Anthony, has received a scholarship offer from his father’s alma mater, Syracuse University.
Carmelo Anthony : Son | Kiyan Anthony | Syracuse
Carmelo Kyam Anthony is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).
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| Born | May 29, 1984 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 238 lb (108 kg) |
He played college basketball for the Syracuse Orange, winning a national championship as a freshman in 2003 while being named the NCAA Tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.
In 2022, he was named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, and is regarded as one of the greatest scorers in NBA history.
Carmelo Anthony son
Kiyan Anthony is the son of La La and Carmelo Anthony. Like his dad, Kiyan is a basketball player and has a lot of potential. On Sunday night, Anthony’s son revealed that he received an offer from Syracus.
Many basketball fans remember Carmelo Anthony playing for Syracuse. He was one of the most talented players on the team and ended up being named the Most Outstanding Player in the 2003 NCAA tournament.
Now, Carmelo Anthony’s son has a chance to do what his father did two decades ago. After success at Syracus, Melo eventually became a superstar in the NBA and one of the most prominent players in the league.
As a child of celebrity parents, Kiyan Carmelo Anthony has always received more media attention than his peers.
The 15-year-old has shown athletic potential from a young age and he currently stands at 6 feet and 3 inches and weighs 165 pounds.
Kiyan Anthony
Kiyan currently ranks No. 62 nationally in the sophomore class of 2025 and currently plays at Christ the King High School in New York.
Kiyan spoke with 247Sports following his offer expressing how it’s an honor to continue his father’s legacy at Syracuse.
“I went to a Syracuse football game against Florida State on Saturday so I was already speaking with the coaches, but when I heard they were going to offer me I was excited,” Anthony told 247Sports. .“I’ve been waiting for this offer for a while and it meant a lot just because my dad went there and won a National Championship there.
A lot of people were waiting for me to have this on my checklist. It means a lot to me to have a chance to continue the legacy.”
LaLa celebrated her son on Instagram calling herself the “proudest mom on the planet” as she shared a thread of photos of Kiyan and her posing with orange and blue Syracuse-themed balloons.
Syracuse
Carmelo Anthony was a dominant force in college basketball for the University of Syracuse. Before cementing himself as a top NBA player, Carmelo led the Orange to the 2003 national championship.
It looks as if he won’t be the only Anthony to wear the jersey of the prestigious program. In a tweet from “BallerTV,” Anthony’s son, Kiyan, was offered a scholarship by Syracuse.
Kiyan is a four-star prospect who is in the high school basketball class of 2025. He attends Christ the King High School in New York City. The 6-foot-5 wing will have the chance to attend the same powerhouse school.
Kiyan is a four-star prospect who is in the high school basketball class of 2025. He attends Christ the King High School in New York City. The 6-foot-5 wing will have the chance to attend the same powerhouse school.