"I see you champ!" - Carmelo Anthony drops heartfelt reaction to son Kiyan Anthony's 40-point masterclass at the Peach Invitational
Carmelo Anthony had a heartfelt response to his son Kiyan Anthony's 40-point monster game at the Peach Invitational. The 2024 edition of the Nike EYBL Peach Jam saw the young shooting guard blitz 40 points during one of his matchups and that saw social media erupt as well, considering his father was one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.
Anthony didn't miss out on his son's performance either as Kiyan went 15-19 from the field and 5-6 from beyond the arc. He had a simple, but wholesome reaction.
"I see you champ"
The guard looked at absolute ease as he took shots at every possible opportunity. He showcased his jumpers and slashes as he barrelled to the rim. The latest now firmly puts him in the spotlight for what he can do in the completion in the days to come.
Earlier, his mother La La Anthony took to Instagram to share an image of her son's efforts at the marquee tournament. Safe to say, that Kiyan Anthony's efforts have made his father and mother proud.
Kiyan Anthony's game has garnered interest from top colleges and universities
At 6-foot-5, Kiyan Anthony is already a prospect garnering ample attention from multiple colleges and universities, including his father's alma mater, Syracuse. ESPN has ranked the SG 41st in the 2025 rankings.
His list of offers per ClutchPoints includes Bryant University, Dayton, Florida State, George Mason, and Manhattan. Memphis. In an earlier report, it was said that Anthony had planned to visit Auburn, Ohio State, and Indiana as he decided to see where he wanted to play college ball.
Indiana has long been associated as one of the top landing spots for Anthony, given his relationship with coach Mike Woodson, who also coached his father during his time with the New York Knicks. Anthony has been on the record saying Woodson has been a "godfather" figure in his life.
Landing the immensely talented player would be a major boost for Woodson's program after they failed to make the NCAA tournament last season and have three straight seasons with more than a dozen losses.