Anthony Black

Updated on 6/28/23.  Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 190
College: Arkansas
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 1/20/2004

2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 9
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2023 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 6 by the Orlando Magic

Pros:

Solid scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on hustle plays
Tremendous free throw generator
Solid playmaker
Solid rebounder for his size
Solid defender that can get steals and blocks
Good athlete
Versatile player that can play multiple positions

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Must extend his shooting range
Can display spotty shot selection
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Unselfish to a fault
Can struggle to guard quicker players

Summary:

Anthony Black is an agile, skilled point forward that can reliably run the team and make hustle plays on both ends of the floor.  He will need to improve his jump shot, but he is a tall playmaker that could be a lottery pick in the 2023 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN’s Early 2023 NBA Mock Draft

Games Scouted:
3/29/22 2022 McDonald’s All-American Game
4/8/22 2022 Nike Hoops Summit
11/22/22 Arkansas vs. Creighton
12/10/22 Arkansas vs. Oklahoma
1/7/23 Arkansas vs. Auburn
1/11/23 Arkansas vs. Alabama

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