Syracuse basketball fans are already buzzing with anticipation for the arrival of Kiyan Anthony, the highly-touted four-star guard and son of NBA legend Carmelo Anthony and actress La La Anthony. The younger Anthony is set to join the Orange as part of the Class of 2025, carrying on his father’s legacy at the university where Carmelo led Syracuse to a national championship in 2003.
While Kiyan is preparing to make his mark on the court, his mom, La La, is gearing up to make her own impression as the ultimate Syracuse basketball supermom.
La La spoke with TMZ Sports while attending the Million Dollar Giveback event in New York City, where she enthusiastically shared her plans for supporting Kiyan during his time at Syracuse.
When asked if she was prepared for her son’s upcoming collegiate career, La La couldn’t hide her excitement.
“I don’t have the ‘fits yet,” she said with a laugh, “but I think I’m going to be that mom that’s, like, Syracuse-geared out. For sure. We going to come in there, and we going to come in there strong.”
La La’s excitement mirrors the optimism surrounding Kiyan’s decision to follow in his father’s footsteps. The 6’4” guard, who currently stars at Long Island Lutheran High School, has already drawn comparisons to Carmelo for his poise and skill on the court.
While his future success at Syracuse remains to be seen, one thing is certain: the Anthony name guarantees attention and excitement.
The proud mother also hinted at how deeply she plans to immerse herself in the Syracuse basketball experience, ready to cheer from the stands in full Orange regalia. If her dedication to her son’s basketball journey so far is any indication, Syracuse fans can expect her to be a passionate and stylish presence courtside.
Kiyan, who still has one year of high school basketball left, is set to bring a unique mix of talent and spotlight to Syracuse. His commitment has already reignited excitement for the program, as fans dream of a future where he carves out his own legacy at the same school that helped launch his father’s Hall of Fame career.
As the countdown begins for Kiyan’s debut with the Orange, it’s clear that both on and off the court, the Anthony family is ready to make an unforgettable impact.
So, Syracuse fans, get ready: the 2025 season promises to be one for the books, with Kiyan lighting up the scoreboard and La La leading the cheers in her soon-to-be-iconic Syracuse fits.
