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Anthony Michael Gennari (alternate name: Antonio; 9 September 1942 – 22 May 2019)[1] was an Italian-American former professional basketball player.[2][3] At a height of 1.91 m (6'3") tall, he played at the point guard and shooting guard positions.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 September 1942 Buffalo, New York |
| Died | 22 May 2019 (aged 76) Hopewell, New Jersey |
| Nationality | Italian / American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Trenton Catholic Academy (Trenton, New Jersey) |
| College | Canisius (1961–1964) |
| NBA draft | 1964 / Round: 5 / Pick: 35th overall |
| Selected by the New York Knicks | |
| Playing career | 1964–1976 |
| Position | Point guard / Shooting guard |
| Number | 12, 15 |
| Career history | |
| 1964–1966 | Varese |
| 1967–1969 | Libertas Forlì |
| 1969–1971 | Milano 1958 |
| 1971–1972 | Varese |
| 1972–1973 | Reyer Venezia |
| 1973–1976 | AMG Sebastiani Rieti |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
College career
Gennari played college basketball at Canisius College, where he played with the Golden Griffins, from 1960 to 1964.[4] During his college career, he averaged 14.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. As a senior, he averaged 19.0 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.[5] He was inducted into the school's hall of fame, in 1991.[6]
Club career
After his college career, Gennari was selected by the New York Knicks, in the 5th round of the 1964 NBA draft, with the 35th overall pick.[7][8] However, he never played in the NBA. During his pro club career, Gennari won the 1966 edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup,[9] and the 1971–72 season championship of the FIBA European Champions Cup (EuroLeague).[10]
References
- "Pallacanestro Varese in lutto, è morto Tony Gennari". VareseNews (in Italian). 2019-05-23. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
- Gennari Toni (in Italian).
- Gennari Anthony (in Italian).
- NCAA College: Canisius (1964).
- Tony Gennari Canisius Per Game.
- ANTHONY M. GENNARI CLASS 1964 INDUCTION 1991 SPORT(S) Men's Basketball.
- Draft History SEASON 1964.
- New York Knicks Draft Picks.
- Intercontinental Cup 1966.
- Champions Cup 1971–72.
External links
- NBA.com Draft Profile
- Italian League Profile (in Italian)
- Varese Hall of Fame Profile (in Italian)
- RealGM.com Profile
- Sports-Reference.com NCAA College Stats
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