Syracuse’s Kiyan Anthony Reality Check Arrives With Dad Carmelo Watching

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 9: Sam Alexis #4 of the Indiana Hoosiers and Kiyan Anthony #7 of the Syracuse Orange chase down a loose ball during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 9, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 9: NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony reacts during the second half of the Indiana Hoosiers and Syracuse Orange game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 9, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

The public address announcer didn’t pronounce Kiyan Anthony’s name right when he checked into Syracuse’s name against Indiana on Monday in Indianapolis.

Giving Anthony’s first name a long ‘e’ sound, rather than sounding it out more like a cayenne pepper, was just the smallest, subtlest reminder that Carmelo’s son isn’t quite Carmelo.

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Sure, it’s a bit easier to pronounce pops’ name, but that’s not really the point. The point is that Kiyan isn’t yet the kind of household name whose literal name pronunciation is known by all. He’s still, in some ways, under the radar.

Of course, there’s only so much you can fly under the radar when your last name is Anthony, and you go to the school where your dad’s name is on the practice facility, and Carmelo himself is sitting courtside for the game against the Hoosiers.

And so Kiyan’s reality is different than every other player on Syracuse’s roster. For fans outside of Central New York, Kiyan might be something of an unknown — but you can rest assured that once people realize who he is, they’re watching.

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GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 9: Sam Alexis #4 of the Indiana Hoosiers and Kiyan Anthony #7 of the Syracuse Orange chase down a loose ball during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on November 9, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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