The Kiyan Anthony-led Syracuse Orange played their fifth match of the 2025-26 NCAA season against the No. 3-ranked Houston Cougars at MGM Arena today. However, all eyes turned courtside as two familiar faces showed up in the front row to support the star freshman.

Carmelo Anthony was spotted with his ex-wife La La Anthony under the same roof on Monday night, to support their son, Syracuse freshman Kiyan. While the Orange men recorded their first loss of the season, the timing of the two parents cheering on their son couldn’t have been bigger.

Just hours earlier, Jordan Brand Basketball unveiled its NIL Class of 2025, with Kiyan headlining the newest group of signees alongside Cameron and Cayden Boozer and UConn’s Sarah Strong. So even on a night when Syracuse couldn’t pull off a win, K

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