The Syracuse commit scored a game-high 17 points to lead Long Island Lutheran to a 63-57 win at the Hoophall Classic.

Sunday was the first of Lutheran’s two games at the 2025 Hoophall Classic. In the matchup with AZ Compass Prep, Anthony was the star. The wing scored from all three levels and was perfect from the free throw line to finish with a game-high 17 points and the game’s MVP award.

The Syracuse commit led the Crusaders to their second victory in as many days with a team-high 16 points in a 68-55 win over La Lumiere School.

There is a familiar last name on the local high school hoops scene – Anthony. Kiyan Anthony is the son of former New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony. After suffering an injury in the season opener, he is back on the court for the Long Island Lutheran Crusaders.

SPRINGFIELD - Kiyan Anthony flexed his skills with his father in attendance at the 2025 Hoophall Classic on Sunday. The senior scored 17 points and earned game MVP as his Long Island Lutheran squad took down AZ Compass Prep 63-57.

Wrapping up an awesome 4 days at Hoophall Classic seeing most of the best prospects in high school basketball. Big takeaway: The top of the 2026 NBA draft looks stacked, and wide open with 4 great No. 1 pick candidates in Nate Ament, AJ Dybantsa, Cam Boozer and Darryn Peterson. pic.twitter.com/j8QtWgYPwd