Steve Smith on Kiyan Anthony's Rise | Syracuse Basketball News

Steve Smith, basketball legend with 1200+ wins and 9 national titles, now leads the EYBL Scholastic league—home to 15 Nike teams—and reflects on how NIL deals and the transfer portal have reshaped recruiting. He recalls coaching Carmelo Anthony at Oak Hill and now watches his son Kiyan shine as a freshman at Syracuse under Gerry McNamara, the same coach who played alongside Carmelo in that championship run. Smith sees Kiyan’s journey as both a pressure cooker and a golden opportunity, while also cheering the return of McNamara to Syracuse. Still deeply involved as commissioner, Smith is energized by the game’s evolution and eager to see the EYBL shape the next generation of stars. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1428600cf99ad877