Watch: Carmelo Anthony’s son Kiyan Anthony shows off electric hooping skills during practice session with Chris Brickley
Kiyan Anthony, who recently enjoyed a front seat at the Olympics with his father Carmelo Anthony, is back to his training, putting in work. Kiyan was seen joining a renowned NBA trainer Chris Brickley, who has worked with several NBA players, for a practice session.
On Tuesday, Brickley shared a clip of the four-star guard showing off his dribbling skills and some slick moves on the court. The video started with Kiyan dribbling past a defender before scoring a dunk. It also featured him showcasing his impressive ball handles and throwing some three-point shots with ease.
"Sharpening your skills never stops & improvement happens when you push beyond your comfort zone. Kiyan Anthony continues to improve. The future is ALL YOURS bro. Just keep your foot on the pedal 💯," Brickley captioned the post.
Kiyan Anthony had a brilliant Peach Jam run at Nike nationals in July. Playing for his dad's team, Team Melo, the 6-foot-5 star averaged 21.8 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game in the tournament.
He is currently ranked as the top player in New York in the 2025 class by ESPN and other recruiting websites. The senior guard at Long Island Lutheran High received 21 offers from college programs out of which he is reportedly considering only six schools: Syracuse, Ohio State, Auburn, Flordia State, Rutgers and USC.
Analyst believes Kiyan Anthony will be in NBA sooner than expected
Kiyan Anthony is a promising young basketball talent, eager to follow in his dad's footsteps by aiming to be NBA-ready after just one season playing at college level. Carmelo Anthony was a third overall pick in the 2003 NBA draft following a sensational season at Syracuse.
Arden Franklyn, a content creator/analyst, spoke with Dexter Henry on Sunday during an episode of NY Got Game, where he outlined a bold timeline for Kiyan's NBA debut.
"[00:34] I see him doing very well on the college level and I expect to see him in two years in the NBA, honestly speaking," Franklyn said. "I think for Kiyan, again, 'The walking bucket' term is not just something to say just to be cool, like we're serious.
"He is a walking bucket. I've seen him in various games ... he's truly a bucket, he can shoot the three ball, he's getting more athletic, and he's finishing at the basket very well. He's understanding the importance of the mid-range game and he's able to score on all three levels."
Kiyan Anthony enters his final season of high school basketball at Long Island Lutheran, New York which he joined in 2023 from Christ the King High.