Kiyan Anthony Gets Star Power Support When Carmelo And La La Arrive For His Game

Today at MGM Arena, the Syracuse Orange, led by Kiyan Anthony, competed against the Houston Cougars in their fifth outing of the 2025–26 NCAA season. However, the spotlight turned to the front row when two notable figures appeared to support their talented freshman. On Monday night, Carmelo Anthony and his former wife La La Anthony came together to cheer for their son, Kiyan, as he took charge of the game, particularly significant following the Orange's initial loss of the season.Just hours earlier, Jordan Brand Basketball announced its NIL Class of 2025. Kiyan, alongside Cameron and Cayden Boozer and UConn’s Sarah Strong, was prominently featured among the latest signees. Currently ranked No. 98 in the On3 NIL 100 and No. 25 among college basketball players, Kiyan boasts an impressive On3 NIL valuation of $1.1 million. In a recent interview with Field of 68, the 6-foot-6 freshman guard expressed his approach to managing the expectations that come with having a successful father in the sport.