Kiyan Anthony is finding the spotlight a bit fickle lately. After missing out on the McDonald’s All-American game, another tough break came his way at the high-stakes Chipotle Nationals. His Long Island Lutheran squad, boasting serious talent with Anthony and Dylan Mingo, likely rolled into the tournament with high hopes. But the basketball gods had a different script in mind, setting up a compelling quarterfinal clash that saw Kiyan face off against a familiar name in the basketball world – Magic Johnson’s nephew.

Carrying the Anthony name naturally brings a certain level of expectation, and Kiyan has been navigating the high school basketball landscape under a considerable spotlight. This tournament was another opportunity for him to showcase his own talent and carve out his own legacy.

The Chipotle Nationals, a highly regarded tournament featuring some of the top high school teams and players in the country, serves as a crucial platform for showcasing talent before college. In a tightly contested battle from start to finish, No. 6 seed Prolific Prep stunned No. 3 Long Island Lutheran, escaping with a thrilling 80-77 win in the quarterfinal opener. And yes, the spotlight landed on 18-year-old Mazi Mosley—Magic Johnson’s nephew—who made sure his presence was felt.

The Hoop Spill captured the moment on Instagram, reporting: “LSU Commit Mazi Mosley who is the nephew of Magic Johnson came up big for Prolific Prep today in the Quarter Finals of the Chipotle Nationals helping his squad to a win over LuHi who led by Kiyan Anthony & the Mingo brothers 🤯 Finishing with 11 points (4/5 FGs).”

But Mosley wasn’t the only one making noise. Darryn Peterson powered Prolific Prep with a monster performance—28 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. His overtime surge helped the squad outscore LuHi 13-7 and punched their ticket to Friday’s semifinal at Fisher’s High School.

And while Anthony and Mingo both tallied 22 points, Kiyan struggled when it mattered most. As reported by On3, he was scoreless through the fourth and overtime, which made all the difference in the end. No wonder that in the end it was Magic Johnson’s nephew who emerged victorious out of the match-up.

More about Magic Johsson’s LSU commit nephew

If you hadn’t heard of Magic Johnson’s nephew yet, now’s a good time to get familiar. The 4-star shooting guard out of Montverde Academy in Florida has been making waves for quite some time now. No wonder he had offers from big-name programs like Iowa, Michigan, Arizona State, and USC.

But he chose LSU rather. But what is it that made him a favorite for multiple big names? Well, standing 6’5″, Mosley brings a natural scorer’s touch, especially when he’s spotting up for catch-and-shoot plays. The fact he averaged 12 points per game at Montverde in 2023 might not be eye-popping, but it made clear that there’s more to his game than numbers suggest. And his selection at the 2024 Top 100 camp testifies to this notion.

Even though he didn’t exactly dominate at the camp, putting up 11.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, he showed glimpses of the all-around player he’s becoming. But if you really want to see what he’s capable of, just look back at his Mission League run.

In an article published in January last year, Sports Illustrated highlighted his 22.5 points per game, ranking him among the top five scorers. This made it clear that he has potential for higher numbers. But on occasions like Chipotle Nationals, even his 11 points come as invaluable.