In addition to Syracuse University, University of Pittsburgh, Florida State University, Providence College, New York State University Albany, University of Michigan, Indiana University, Dayton University, Auburn University, University of Maryland, George Mason University, the University of Illinois, Bryant University, University of Memphis and Manhattan university all recruit Kiyan Anthony.
In 2003, Anthony melon, a freshman, led Syracuse University to win the NCAA championship and won the final top four most valuable player (MOP).