Athleticism alone doesn’t win games but you have to give Red and the staff credit, this year’s team will be able to compete with anyone in the country in terms of athleticism. That type of roster, even if less skilled, gives you a chance to beat any team you playSadiq looked like the best athlete in the game. Kiyan looked like a guy that his teammates looked to, to take over the game offensively.
Sadiq White has blocked almost a shot a game at IMG this year. Considering the league he’s playing in, that probably translates well to ACC play.Just watched the replay. Anthony had that hot streak with about 9-10 minutes left in the game. But overall, it was a quiet 20+ points, kind of like a Lawrence Moten game.
Saddiq White looked very rangy and athletic. He really competed. Big guys are seldom thrown the ball in these kinds of games, but I thought he looked really good. Somewhere between Jesse Edwards and Chris McCullough, in terms of body type, mobility, etc. He even played a bit of defense, but didn't look like a shot blocker. Definitely a contributor next year.
He learned from the best! His dad oozed calm confidence his entire career.Both these guys don’t show any sign of struggling when the lights come on. That goes especially for Kiyan. Kid just has a calm confidence that seems unphased and his game just so smooth.
The Iverson Classic took place Saturday -- airing on an obscure streaming platform -- but there are a few YouTube videos from people who attended.
I can only embed one video here.
GAME OF THE YEAR!? Kiyan Anthony vs Darius Acuff was PERSONAL at Iverson Classic
Here are three more videos:
Kiyan Anthony, Jamier Jones & Jasper Johnson TOOK OVER the 2025 Iverson Classic Private Runs
Allen Iverson All American Classic 2025 Ft. Darius Acuff, Chris Cenac Jr, Kiyan Anthony, And More
Iverson Classic: Best Player in the Country?! Ft. Kiyan Anthony | All-American #kiyananthony
I am not sure he should be top 10 because the Top 6-7 are really good, but Gilbert Arenas said it was a joke that he didn't make the McDonalds game and Arena's kid is ranked 10.I wonder if Kiyan isn’t legit top 10 in the whole class at this point. Granted that shouldn’t come with expectations as really no one outside a talent like Flagg ever should but I’m just floored how much Kiyan has progressed.
I am not sure he should be top 10 because the Top 6-7 are really good, but Gilbert Arenas said it was a joke that he didn't make the McDonalds game and Arena's kid is ranked 10.
Coming off the bench to get buckets is a great first-year role for him.
The McDonald’s game is all political. Some here will remember when Morgan Wooten kept Billy Edelin out of the game in 2002. Billy left Wooten’s DeMatha squad and did his senior year at Oak Hill, where he excelled and led them to the mythical HS National Championship. He was one of the best, if not the best, PG’s in the country. Not even a sniff for the Mickey D game. Wooten had a lot of power over that selection process at the time.I am not sure he should be top 10 because the Top 6-7 are really good, but Gilbert Arenas said it was a joke that he didn't make the McDonalds game and Arena's kid is ranked 10.
Also Bronny wasn't all LA city but got into the MCD game.The McDonald’s game is all political. Some here will remember when Morgan Wooten kept Billy Edelin out of the game in 2002. Billy left Wooten’s DeMatha squad and did his senior year at Oak Hill, where he excelled and led them to the mythical HS National Championship. He was one of the best, if not the best, PG’s in the country. Not even a sniff for the Mickey D game. Wooten had a lot of power over that selection process at the time.
Then we had the “Paul Harris doesn’t qualify” snub because he played a 5th year of HS ball. The kid was the only person Chuck Norris was afraid of, and he couldn’t get on that team.
I have a love hate relationship with the Mickey D game.
might be pushing to start...Coming off the bench to get buckets is a great first-year role for him.
If Anthony even sniffs the starting lineup this season, things have gone horribly wrong or insanely right.Over JJ or Kingz?
Child, please.