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Anthony Pullard
Personal information
Born (1966-06-23) June 23, 1966 (age 58)
DeQuincy, Louisiana, U.S.
High school DeQuincy (DeQuincy, Louisiana)
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight 244 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College McNeese State (1985–1990)
NBA Draft 1990 / Undrafted
Pro career 1990–1998
Career history
1990–1991 CAB Loja
1991–1992 Leuven Bears
1992 New Haven Skyhawks
1992–1993 Milwaukee Bucks
1993 Rockford Lightning
1993 CB Girona
1994 Sioux Falls Skyforce
1995 Gigantes de Carolina
1995–1996 Ovarense
1996–1997 Deportivo Roca
1997 Ortakoy S.K.
1997–1998 Club Atlético Cordón
Career highlights and awards
  • Southland Player of the Year (1990)
  • 3× First-team All-Southland (1988–1990)

Anthony Quinn Pullard (born June 23, 1966) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was born in DeQuincy, Louisiana. Anthony was a tall player, standing 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters) and weighing about 235 pounds (111 kg). He played as a forward.

Anthony played college basketball at McNeese State University from 1985 to 1990. He also attended Odessa Junior College but did not play basketball there.

College Basketball Star

Anthony Pullard was a standout player in college. He was named Sports Illustrated Player of the Week on March 5, 1990. This was after he had an amazing week, scoring an average of 27.7 points and grabbing 13.3 rebounds in three wins. One of his best games was on March 3, 1990, against North Texas. In that game, he scored 35 points and got 18 rebounds, helping his team win 60–54.

Playing Professionally

After college, Anthony Pullard aimed for the NBA.

  • He first signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1990, but he was later waived.
  • In August 1992, he signed with the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • He played 8 games with the Bucks during the 1992-93 season.
  • During these games, he averaged 2.1 points and 1.0 rebound per game.
  • The Bucks waived him in January 1993.

Playing in Other Leagues

After his time in the NBA, Anthony Pullard continued his professional career.

  • Days after leaving the Bucks, he joined the Rockford Lightning in the CBA.
  • He also played for many teams in different countries.
  • These countries included Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Argentina, Turkey, and Uruguay.
  • According to the Latinbasket website, he last played professionally in Ciudad Victoria, Mexico, in 1999.

See also

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