NBA Fans React To Carmelo Anthony's Son Making College Decision

Kiyan Anthony will attend Syracuse next season.

Dec 26, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony (7) dribbles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the first quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Carmelo Anthony is one of the most popular players in NBA history.

There has been a lot of interest surrounding his son Kiyan, who is ranked among the best high school players in the country.

On Friday, Kiyan announced the decision (via 7PM in Brooklyn) that he will attend Syracuse next season.

Via ESPN: "Breaking: Kiyan Anthony announced he has committed to Syracuse.

He is the No. 36th ranked player in the 2025 ESPN 100 recruiting class."

Breaking: Kiyan Anthony announced he has committed to Syracuse.

He is the No. 36th ranked player in the 2025 ESPN 100 recruiting class. pic.twitter.com/4QgFuu8VG7

— ESPN (@espn) November 15, 2024

Many basketball fans reacted to the big news on social media.

@deanm0riarty: "This is awesome. Can’t wait to catch em at MSG"

This is awesome. Can’t wait to catch em at MSG

— dean (@deanm0riarty) November 15, 2024

@AnsonW_1: "With the 24th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft..."

With the 24th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft... https://t.co/pv2wLkurVB

— AnsonW🎗️ (@AnsonW_1) November 15, 2024

@RainLadybugTwo: "I really like Kiyan. He’s a good player and I wish him well."

I really like Kiyan. He’s a good player and I wish him well. https://t.co/yLQWlwSY9Z

— Paolo Banchero Sweat Over Water 🩰 (@RainLadybugTwo) November 15, 2024

@HoopinGuru: "Melo and Kiyan >>>>>> Bron and Bronny"

Melo and Kiyan >>>>>> Bron and Bronny https://t.co/ztWuK2dk2c

— 𝑯̰𝒐̰𝒐̰𝒑̰𝑮̰𝒖̰𝒓̰𝒖̰ ☘️ (@HoopinGuru) November 15, 2024

@SonicsMuse: "Kiyan making the league?"

Kiyan making the league?

— SonicsMuse (@SonicsMuse) November 15, 2024

@blefko17: "Let's gooooo! The decision has finally been made! Can't wait to watch Kiyan during my time here at Cuse and eventually cover him as a student! 🍊🍊🍊"

Let's gooooo! The decision has finally been made! Can't wait to watch Kiyan during my time here at Cuse and eventually cover him as a student! 🍊🍊🍊 https://t.co/zIoTFDskEp

— Benjamin Lefkowitz (@blefko17) November 15, 2024

@MuseCamThomas: "Syracuse first then Brooklyn"

Syracuse first then Brooklyn

— Cam Thomas Muse (@MuseCamThomas) November 15, 2024

@Paulie_Bruz: "Watching Melo win a title at Syracuse and now getting to watch his son play at Syracuse. This means something to me 🍊"

Watching Melo win a title at Syracuse and now getting to watch his son play at Syracuse. This means something to me 🍊 https://t.co/VKarpCAEbq

— Paul (@Paulie_Bruz) November 15, 2024

@GhostFreeOr1056: "This is dope. He prolly end up being the best 2nd generation player of all the kids of superstar players."

This is dope. He prolly end up being the best 2nd generation player of all the kids of superstar players. https://t.co/8Mvoo0khvv

— Boston George’s Ghost (@GhostFreeOr1056) November 15, 2024

Carmelo played one season of college basketball with the Orange (2003).

That year, he led them to the NCAA Championship over Kansas.

He was then the third pick in the 2003 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets.

Carmelo in college 🍊 pic.twitter.com/qHaFwS0VM6

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) November 15, 2024