Anthony Duruji facts for kids
Duruji with Florida in 2022
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| No. 15 – Saint-Chamond Basket | |
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| Small forward / power forward | |
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| Born | July 22, 1998 The Bronx, New York, U.S. |
| High school | St. Andrew's Episcopal (Potomac, Maryland) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 209 lb (95 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2022 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2022–present |
| League | LNB Pro B |
| Career history | |
| 2022–2023 | Greensboro Swarm |
| 2023–2024 | Libertadores de Querétaro |
| 2024 | Rip City Remix |
| 2024–present | Saint-Chamond Basket |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Anthony M. Duruji (born July 22, 1998) is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a forward for Saint-Chamond Basket in France. Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Florida Gators.
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High School Basketball Star
Anthony Duruji grew up in Germantown, Maryland. He played basketball at St. Andrew's Episcopal School. During his three years there, he scored over 1,000 points!
Anthony was also a very good triple jumper. He was even ranked nationally in that sport. But he decided to focus all his energy on basketball. In 2017, he showed off his amazing skills in the American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk competition. He finished in second place. Many colleges near his home wanted him to play for them. But Anthony chose to go to Louisiana Tech because he liked their coaches.
College Journey
Playing for Louisiana Tech
When Anthony joined the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, he quickly became known for how athletic he was. He could jump high and move fast on the court. In his first year, he was chosen for the Conference USA All-Freshman team. This means he was one of the best new players in the conference. In his second year, he averaged 12.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game.
Moving to Florida
After two years, Anthony transferred to the Florida Gators. When players transfer, they sometimes have to sit out a year. Anthony sat out the 2019–20 season. This gave him time to practice and get ready for his new team.
He became a very important player for the Gators. This was especially true after his teammate, Keyontae Johnson, had to stop playing early in the 2020–21 season. Anthony started 17 games that year. He averaged 6.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game. In the 2021–22 season, he played alongside Colin Castleton. He averaged 8.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. On April 1, 2022, Anthony decided to enter the 2022 NBA draft. This meant he would not play his final year of college basketball.
Professional Basketball Career
Starting with Greensboro Swarm
After college, Anthony worked out for the Washington Wizards. But he was not chosen in the 2022 NBA draft. He then played for the Atlanta Hawks in the 2022 NBA Summer League.
On September 12, 2022, Anthony signed with the Charlotte Hornets. He played in two preseason games for them. But he was later waived on October 14, 2022. On November 4, 2022, Anthony joined the Greensboro Swarm. This team is part of the NBA G League. He played for them during the 2022–2023 season.
Playing in Mexico and Back to the G League
Anthony returned to the Charlotte Hornets for the 2023 NBA Summer League. On September 23, 2023, he signed with the Libertadores de Querétaro. This team plays in Mexico's top basketball league, the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional. He played there until early 2024.
On January 29, 2024, Anthony joined the Rip City Remix. This is another team in the NBA G League.
Playing in France
On July 30, 2024, Anthony Duruji signed with Saint-Chamond Basket. This team plays in the LNB Pro B, which is a professional basketball league in France. He is currently playing for them.
Personal Life
Anthony's mom is Esther Obioha. She was also a talented athlete. She competed in track, high jump, and javelin for her home country, Nigeria.
