Syracuse Basketball: 4-star shooting guard Kiyan Anthony is a must-have for 'Cuse

Kiyan Anthony, the 2025 four-star shooting guard and a top-30 national prospect out of New York City, is expected to release his list of top schools soon, and Syracuse basketball is likely to make the cut.

The 6-foot-5 Anthony received a scholarship offer from the Orange staff in November of 2022 and took an official visit to the 'Cuse last October. He has said that he may visit Syracuse basketball again, and Anthony has other suitors in mind that he would like to visit before making his college decision.

While the Orange is undeniably a significant contender for Anthony, it's not a lock that he will ultimately choose the 'Cuse. But in this column, I detail why Anthony would be a great fit for the Orange.

Why four-star Kiyan Anthony is a must-have for Syracuse basketball.

Like father, like son; a legacy colored Orange
Back in 2003, Carmelo Anthony had a historic season with the Syracuse Orange, as he brought the program its only national championship under Hall of Fame head coach Jim Boeheim at the time. With his first season in the books, head coach Adrian Autry is looking to bring this program another championship, as he continues to find pieces to try and make that a reality.

If he were able to land Kiyan Anthony, not only would he have one of the key pieces to make this a reality, but also have a legacy to carry with it. Kiyan is like Carmelo in many ways, either in his attack on the paint, his three-point shooting, his passing ability, and his court vision, but he would also make a good leader like his father as well. He would have a lot to live up to, but with the right players around him, he could chase down his own father's legacy and even make a huge name for himself in an Orange jersey as well.

His play style matches the tempo of the Orange
After seeing Kiyan play in different leagues and highlights, we can say that he has the ability to lead a Syracuse Orange squad to great heights. His play style is more aggressive and quick-paced when it comes to offense. He attacks the basket with such power, fights for rebounds, makes great passes, and is a threat from behind from behind the arc and in the paint as well.

When working with a Syracuse-like offense under head coach Autry, Kiyan could make plays that we have been waiting to see on the Dome court for a while. The only problem that I could see is how well he would work in the 2-3 zone defense, in an Orange half-court defense in a close game, or in closing moment situations.

Overall, we still have not heard from Kiyan about where he is going to end up, but we here believe that the best fit for him would be at Syracuse University. Not only would he be following in his father's footsteps, but he would also make a name for himself and build his own legacy with the Orange and quite possibly bring another national title to the Orange.