Anthony Black is an American basketball player who plays as a Shooting/point guard for the Arkansas Razorbacks of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
On January 20, 2004, Anthony was born in Las Colinas, Texas, U.S. Initially, he attended the Coppell high school for his high school basketball where as a junior, he averaged 16.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 3.5 assists. He was regarded as a five-star recruit and joined Arkansas for his college basketball, declining the offers from Oklahoma State, and Gonzaga.
At what position Anthony Black played in high school?
Standing 6 feet 7 inches tall, Anthony Black played the position of Shooting/point guard for his high school basketball team at Coppell and Duncanville high school.
Anthony Black is a combo guard having versatile skills, he can either play as a point guard or a Shooting guard. He can rotate the ball among the team members very well, can run fastly in the offensive end, and has excellent ball handling skills as a point guard while he can also often shoot the ball from the perimeter whenever required as a shooting guard.
Over the years, Anthony has immensely worked on his basketball skills, he has good command over pull-up shots or a floater that helps him to release the ball over the tall defenders timely. Additionally, he has a variety of moves to score near the basket that make it difficult for defenders to anticipate or predict the move.
He also possesses good size and length as a new college-recruited player. This helps him to play effectively, particularly in taking rebounds. Moreover, his physical attributes including endurance and stamina will improve as he continues to play more professionally.
FAQs
A. Anthony Black is listed as 6 feet 7 inches (2.01m) tall and weighs 198 lb or 90 kg.
A. Yes, the guard has declared for the 2023 NBA draft after completing his freshman season at Arkansas.
A. Yes, Anthony Black is the point guard for Arkansas and is considered one of the nation's top freshmen.
A. Born on January 19, 2004, Anthony Black is a 19-year-old guard for the Arkansas Razorbacks.