Anthony Black (basketball)

Anthony Black (born January 20, 2004) is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Anthony Black
Black with Arkansas in 2023
Personal information
Born (2004-01-20) January 20, 2004
Las Colinas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeArkansas (2022–2023)
PositionShooting guard / Point guard
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship
Gold medal – first place2022 MexicoTeam

Early life and high school career

Black grew up in Duncanville, Texas and initially attended Coppell High School. He averaged 16.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 2 steals per game as a junior and was named second-team all-area.[1] He transferred to Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas before the start of his senior year.[2] Black played in only 15 games during his season due to eligibility issues and averaged 13.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.2 steals per game.[3]

Recruiting

Black was rated a five-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Arkansas after considering offers from Gonzaga, Oklahoma State, and TCU.[4] He also considered playing professionally in the NBA G League.[5]

College career

Black entered his freshman season at Arkansas as a starter at guard.[6] He also entered the season as a potential first-round selection in the 2023 NBA draft.[7] Black averaged 22 points over three games during the 2022 Maui Invitational Tournament and was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Week.[8] He was named to the SEC All-Freshman team at the end of the regular season.[9] Black averaged 12.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 2.1 steals per game on the year. After the season, he announced that he would forgo the remainder of his college eligibility and enter the 2023 NBA draft.[10]

National team career

Black played for the United States under-18 basketball team at the 2022 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship.[11]

References
  1. "Five-star basketball phenom Anthony Black is ruled ineligible by DEC after transfer to Duncanville from Coppell". Dallas Morning News. October 8, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  2. "Defending 6A state champion Duncanville adds 4-star basketball recruit Anthony Black from Coppell". Dallas Morning News. August 18, 2021. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  3. Borzello, Jeff; Biancardi, Paul (March 28, 2022). "Anthony Black becomes third 2022 five-star prospect to commit to Arkansas men's basketball team". ESPN.com. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  4. "Anthony Black, 5-star PG, commits to Arkansas". The Athletic. March 28, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  5. "Five-star guard Anthony Black trims list to NBA G-League and five schools, including Gonzaga". The Spokesman-Review. February 10, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  6. Boone, David; Cobb, David (November 22, 2022). "Ranking college basketball's best freshmen: Arkansas' Anthony Black is first Freshman of the Week for 2022-23". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  7. Ellis, Andrew (November 27, 2022). "Anthony Black has arrived for Arkansas". 247Sports.com. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  8. Acosta, Jonathan (November 28, 2022). "Arkansas guard Anthony Black named SEC Co-Freshman of the Week". 5NewsOnline.com. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
  9. "Anthony Black, Ricky Council IV, Devo Davis earn SEC Honors". 5NewsOnline.com. March 6, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  10. Givony, Jonathan (April 12, 2023). "Arkansas' Anthony Black, projected top-10 pick, enters NBA draft". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  11. Wilkerson, Curtis (June 13, 2022). "Anthony Black, Team USA win gold at FIBA U18 Americas Championships". 247Sports.com. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
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