Anthony Black (basketball) facts for kids

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Anthony Black

Black with Arkansas in 2023
No. 0 – [[Orlando Magic|Orlando Magic]]
Point guard
Personal information
Born	(2004-01-20) January 20, 2004 (age 21) Duncanville, Texas, U.S.
High school	Coppell (Coppell, Texas) Duncanville (Duncanville, Texas)
Listed height	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
College	Arkansas (2022–2023)
NBA Draft	2023 / Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall
Selected by the Orlando Magic
Pro career	2023–present
League	NBA
Career history
2023–present	Orlando Magic
Career highlights and awards
McDonald's All-American (2022) Nike Hoop Summit (2022)
Medals Men's basketball Representing  United States FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship Gold 2022 Mexico Team

Anthony Black, born on January 20, 2004, is an American professional basketball player. He plays for the Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Before joining the NBA, he played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was considered one of the best young players in his age group.

Early Life and Sports

Anthony Black was born in Duncanville, Texas. His parents, Terry and Jennifer, were also athletes. His mom played soccer for the Texas Longhorns and Baylor Bears. His dad played college basketball for the Baylor Bears and then played professionally overseas.

When Anthony was only 10 months old, his family moved to Germany. This was because his dad was playing basketball there. Anthony learned to speak German very well by the time he was three years old. When it was time for him to start kindergarten, he moved back to the United States with his mom. His parents later separated, and his mom raised him.

High School Years

Anthony grew up in Coppell, Texas. He first went to Coppell High School. As a junior, he scored about 16 points per game. He also grabbed nearly 7 rebounds and made 3.5 assists per game. He was named to the second-team all-area for his basketball skills.

Anthony was also a talented football player at Coppell. He played as a wide receiver. Over two seasons, he caught 78 passes for 1,327 yards. He also scored 16 touchdowns.

Before his senior year, he moved to Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas. He played in 15 games during that season. He averaged 13.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 4 assists per game.

Choosing a College

Anthony was a highly sought-after player for college basketball. Many top colleges wanted him to play for them. He decided to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He also thought about playing professionally in the NBA G League instead of college.

Besides basketball, Anthony was also a top football recruit. He received scholarship offers from big schools like Texas, Baylor, and Arkansas for football.

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes

Name	Hometown	High school / college	Height	Weight	Commit date
Anthony Black PG / SG	Duncanville, TX	Duncanville (TX)	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	185 lb (84 kg)	Mar 28, 2022
	Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:   247Sports:    ESPN:   ESPN grade: 92
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 20  247Sports: 15  ESPN: 15
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources:

College Basketball Career

Anthony Black started his first year at Arkansas as a main player. Many people thought he might be picked early in the 2023 NBA draft. He played very well in the 2022 Maui Invitational Tournament. He scored 22 points per game over three games. Because of his great play, he was named the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Week.

At the end of the season, he was named to the SEC All-Freshman team. He averaged 12.8 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. After this successful season, he decided to leave college early. He chose to enter the 2023 NBA draft.

Professional NBA Career

The Orlando Magic picked Anthony Black as the sixth player overall in the 2023 NBA draft. This was a very high pick for a player from Arkansas. It was tied for the second-highest pick for an Arkansas player since the NBA started in 1949. Only Sidney Moncrief, a two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year, was picked higher.

Anthony was also the highest draft pick ever for a player from Duncanville High School. He broke the record set by Greg Ostertag in 1995. This record was later broken by Ron Holland in the 2024 NBA draft.

On December 26, 2023, Anthony had his best game so far. He scored 23 points and made 4 steals in a win against the Washington Wizards. On April 15, 2025, he scored 16 points coming off the bench. He made all three of his three-point shots. This helped the Magic win a play-in tournament game against the Atlanta Hawks. This win secured their spot in the playoffs.

Playing for Team USA

Anthony Black also played for the United States under-18 basketball team. This was at the 2022 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship. He helped his team win the gold medal. During the tournament, he averaged 4.7 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game.

Career Statistics

Here are some of Anthony Black's basketball statistics.

NBA Regular Season Stats

NBA Playoff Stats

College Stats

See also

In Spanish: Anthony Black para niños