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Carmelo Anthony's son, Kiyan Anthony, continued to impress the basketball world with his performance in the third edition of the annual ACES Hustle & Heart Classic. The No.34 recruit in the 2025 class reshared a picture from the tournament featuring 4-star Kayden Mingo and Nigel James.
ACES Hustle & Heart Classic sees some of the best high school players go up against each other. The trio of Anthony, Mingo, and James represented the Long Island Lutheran Crusaders on Saturday, October 26, in Queens, NY. The Crusaders got the better of Putnam Science Mustangs as Anthony scored 26 points in a thrilling 85-83 game.
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The Mustangs had the opportunity to take it home, but they missed the winning shot. Anthony was named the Co-MVP alongside Kayden Mingo for his stellar performance.
Kiyan didn't only attract the defenders toward him but also shot some brilliant three-pointers. He impressed the fans with his midrange floaters. Kiyan Anthony's parents were in the audience to witness their son's incredible skills. La La Anthony shared a clip of her son's floater on her story.
"This game is tough," she wrote.
Kiyan had the spotlight on him even before the game could begin. The CEO of ACES, Brian Kortovich, shared a poster featuring Anthony.
"Only at ACES Player Spotlight 🔥 The LI Crusaders will be led by Kiyan Anthony, the #1 ranked player in New York," the caption read.
The top 2025 recruit from New York reshared the post on his Instagram story before the game.
Which College Will Kiyan Anthony Commit To?
Anthony would like to carry his preseason form into his senior season. The youngster has yet to commit to any institution. He has narrowed down his options to Syracuse, USC, and Auburn. According to On3, the 6-foot-5 guard has an 84.2% possibility of committing to Syracuse. Auburn and USC are far behind, with 6.9% and 5.9% chances, respectively.
Carmelo Anthony played for the Syracuse Orange in college, winning the 2003 national championship. Kiyan will likely follow in his father's footsteps. However, Carmelo told Overtime that Kiyan's gameplay resembles Tyrese Hilburton, Paul George, and Penny Hardaway more than his own. He also believes his son has a high IQ just like those players.
