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Kiyan Anthony, son of NBA icon Carmelo Anthony, has recently been offered a spot in Rutgers University's basketball class of 2025. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard from Long Island Lutheran High School has made a significant impression with his outstanding performances in the Peach Jam and EYBL circuits.
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On Tuesday, the Scarlet Knights extended an offer to Kiyan Anthony, a four-star recruit in the 2025 class. This announcement has stirred excitement among college basketball fans.
Steve Pikiell's team now competes with prominent programs like Syracuse, St. John’s, Seton Hall and Indiana for the Long Island Lutheran star. According to 247Sports, Anthony is currently the top player in New York, while ESPN ranks him 41st nationally for the 2025 class.
The basketball community has been buzzing with reactions to Rutgers' offer. Fans expressed their enthusiasm on X (formerly Twitter).
"So tough," a fan quipped
"Jersey would go mental." a fan stated
"old out seats in Rutgers and jersey sales will go threw the roof," a fan remarked
"Congratulations legoooo," a fan stated
Anthony’s growing list of offers now includes notable programs like Ohio State, Florida State, Michigan, Tennessee and Memphis. According to ZagsBlog, Anthony is expected to narrow down his choices to five schools soon.
Kiyan Anthony made headlines at the 2024 Nike EYBL Peach Jam Tournament with a remarkable 40-point game. He shot 15-for-19 from the field and 5-for-6 from beyond the arc in a single matchup, demonstrating his diverse scoring skills by sinking step-back jumpers.
Under head coach Steve Pikiell, Rutgers has seen significant improvement, earning an NCAA Tournament spot in 2021 and narrowly missing out in the following two years.
Rising Star Kiyan Anthony shines in high school basketball
Kiyan Anthony, ranked No. 27 in On3's 2025 rankings, is set to be a senior at Long Island Lutheran (NY). Reflecting on his journey, Anthony told On3 in June:
"I’m trying to be the best team player possible, doing what I can to help the team win. It means a lot to be recognized as one of the top players in my class with these camps."
On3 asked the four-star athlete about his recruitment journey.
"I’ve taken official visits to Syracuse and Florida State," Anthony revealed.
He emphasized his desire to forge his own identity:
"Everyone thinks I’m going to Syracuse right now, and while they are a main option, I am nowhere close to a decision yet. I’m going through my process. I want to go somewhere that has a family culture and a winning culture."
Anthony's 2024 season was remarkable. At the NBPA Top 100 Camp, he scored 42 points in one game and 37 in another. Over the year, Anthony averaged 9.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.
