At the end of July, ESPN’s recruiting database revealed Kiyan Anthony to be #1 in the New York class of 2025. His EYBL performance also turned a lot of heads around in appreciation. Last month, he narrowed his college list down to six, including his father’s alma mater. Recently, he hinted at his destination, but before it became official for next year, Carmelo Anthony had one goal in mind for his son.

Speaking on his weekly podcast, the New York Knicks legend said, “I would like to see him win.” The 10x All-Star continued, “I would like to see him like experience like winning the high school championship.” Carmelo Anthony also laid down the challenges that his son might face this upcoming year.

With the recruitment program for 2025 approaching, he explained that there could be many distractions. He also hinted that complacency might set in, but emphasized that this is the time to stay extremely focused and add a championship to his resume. Until the start of this year, Kiyan was averaging nearly 10.3 points, 2.4 assists, and 2.3 rebounds per game for Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, N.Y.), the No. 3-ranked team in the National Top 10.

“But now like let’s lock into what we really got to lock into cuz sh** is about to get serious.” Carmelo Anthony stated on his 7PM Podcast. Kiyan has shown major improvements in his hooping career. By the end of 2022, Kiyan wasn’t in ESPN’s top 100 players in the class of 2025, and now he is the number one player in New York. But will he follow the path of his father and choose Syracuse?

Kiyan has no pressure from his father Carmelo Anthony

Last month Kiyan revealed his top six college choices: Syracuse, Auburn, Ohio State, Florida State, Rutgers, and USC. And he already has taken two official visits to Syracuse and Florida State. Many believe he might choose to be part of the Orange squad where Carmelo Anthony won the NCAA championship in 2003.

“I feel like they’re recruiting me for myself, and not just because of my father,” Kiyan stated last month after his Syracuse visit. Recently while speaking to Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson, The 6-foot-5 guard hinted at his next visit. “I’m looking forward to taking a second visit and then nobody knows, I might go there.”

Furthermore, Head Coach Adrian Autry and his assistants attended Kiyan’s first three games at EYBL to watch his performance. Thus pulling all the stops possible to sign the four-star recruit. On3 currently is favoring Syracuse with an 89.3% probability while Florida State comes in second with a mere 7.3%.

“Stay tuned for more such updates and join us for the exciting second episode of the “Dual Threat Show” as our host BG12 sits down with Georgia Bulldogs star and Mountain West All-Freshman Team Selection, Asia Avinger.”