Kiyan Anthony finds himself at a critical crossroads in his basketball career as he enters his senior year of high school, poised to transition into college basketball soon. The son of former NBA star Carmelo Anthony is still weighing his options, having narrowed his choices down to three potential schools for next year. However, he might be in a dilemma for a college destination, but when Angel Reese asked him some straightforward questions about the WNBA, Anthony couldn’t help but share his favorite players, also revealing a likely preference for the New York Liberty.

In the latest episode of her podcast, Angel Reese welcomed Kiyan Anthony as a guest, and the two delved into topics surrounding his upcoming college entry and family dynamics. Things took a fun turn when Reese asked the Long Island Lutheran star if he watches the WNBA. Kiyan appeared a bit caught off guard as he answered yes, prompting Reese to tease him, saying, “It’s okay if you just started watching; you can lie!” Kiyan later admitted, “Just started last year. Just, just started.” 

When asked to share his favorite players, the 17-year-old didn’t hesitate, quickly naming Sabrina Ionescu as his top pick, showcasing his clear admiration for the New York Liberty star. While he later mentioned Angel Reese and Diana Taurasi, Ionescu’s name came out first, signaling his strong favoritism. Reese then inquired about his feelings regarding New York’s recent championship win, and Kiyan responded with enthusiasm, saying it was incredible to witness such an exciting atmosphere.

“It was lit!” he exclaimed on Unapologetically Angel, reflecting his joy over the Liberty’s first title. This indicates that Anthony may be a fan of the WNBA’s Brooklyn-based franchise, a loyalty likely influenced by the fact that he attends high school and lives in the same city as New York. In the same episode, he also dropped a subtle hint about what could play a crucial role in his upcoming college decision.

Kiyan Anthony’s college dilemma and crucial factors that could play a role

Kiyan Anthony knows that everyone is eagerly waiting to hear if he’ll choose Syracuse, especially since it’s his father’s alma mater. However, he’s making it clear that he hasn’t made a commitment just yet. “Even though I know basically the whole world wants me to go to Syracuse, I still haven’t made the decision yet,” he shared earlier. As he weighs his options, Kiyan has narrowed it down to three top contenders: USC, Auburn, and Syracuse.

Now, Anthony’s guest appearance on Angel Reese’s podcast brought to light another important factor that could significantly influence his decision-making process.

“Just like what coaches been on me the latest and where I could go in right away. And you know, see growth, and where I could develop my game, and just try to win like whatever the coaches tell me. Like they can see me playing where my role is, all of that goes into, like, you know, where I choose. So I still got a couple weeks to decide, but it’s getting close… It’s no pressure but I feel it, though. I can hear it. I can hear everybody talk about it. Everybody talking, everybody wants to know where Kiyan going,” Anthony stated.

As Anthony named Sabrina Ionescu as his favorite player, he had also surprised many by picking Paul George as his top NBA choice earlier. He’s also had the opportunity to train and attend drills with George, whose influence might play a role in Anthony’s college decision. He mentioned he plans to finalize his choice in the next couple of weeks, and the excitement surrounding his announcement is palpable.

In fact, now Kiyan Anthony also knows that a sister-like figure Angel Reese will also be attending one of his games next year as he embarks on this new chapter in college basketball.