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Here’s a tidbit to make you feel ancient today.

Illinois just offered Carmelo Anthony’s son a scholarship.

Ku0131yan Anthony announced the offer via Twitter on Tuesday.

Blessed to Receive an offer from the University Of Illinois #AGTG pic.twitter.com/UBncNReLjn

— Kiyan Anthony (@kiyananthony) May 9, 2023

The 2025 wing plays his high school ball at Long Island Lutheran in New York.

He’s a 4-star prospect, according to On3.

On the Nike EYBL circuit, Anthony is a big-time scorer, averaging nearly 18 points per contest and 35% from three, so this isn’t just a name thing.