Kiyan Anthony

The accolades are still ahead of him, and that is part of the appeal. Anthony arrived at Syracuse as a five-star recruit, which is a real distinction in the recruiting world even if it does not come with a trophy. His 25-point freshman game and his 17-point season opener in 2026 have earned him growing media respect, with analysts framing him as a key rotation piece for the Orange. The honors that matter, All-ACC nods and draft positioning, are still unwritten.