Anthony Pérez (basketball)

Anthony "Tony" Pérez-Cortesia (born 29 September 1993) is a Venezuelan professional basketball player, who represented Venezuela at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Anthony Pérez
No. 23 – Guaiqueríes de Margarita
PositionSmall forward / Power forward
LeagueLPB
Personal information
Born (1993-09-29) 29 September 1993
Sucre, Venezuela
NationalityVenezuelan
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight213 lb (97 kg)
Career information
High schoolWord of Life
(Wichita, Kansas)
CollegeOle Miss (2012–2016)
NBA draft2016 / Undrafted
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2016–2017Soles de Mexicali
2017–2020Trotamundos de Carabobo
2020–presentGuaiqueríes de Margarita
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Venezuela
FIBA South American Championship
2016 Venezuela

College career

Pérez played college basketball at Ole Miss, with the Ole Miss Rebels,[1] in the United States, where his head coach, Andy Kennedy, called him one of the "greatest mysteries" he's ever coached.[2] This was based on his ability to sharp shoot on certain nights.[3]

Professional career

Pérez began his pro career in 2016, with the Mexican League club Soles de Mexicali.

On October 30, 2020, Perez signed with Guaiqueríes de Margarita.[4]

National team career

Pérez has been a member of the senior men's Venezuelan national basketball team. He played at the 2016 South American Championship, where he won a gold medal, and at the 2016 Olympic Games.[5]

References
  1. 13 - ANTHONY PEREZ.
  2. Ole Miss basketball's Anthony Perez makes Venezuela Olympic team.
  3. Ole Miss vs. South Carolina basketball 2016: Rebels blow late lead, lose in OT.
  4. Vega, Francisco (30 October 2020). "Guaiqueries land Anthony Perez". Latinbasket. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
  5. Anthony PEREZ (VEN) participated in 5 FIBA / FIBA Zones events.
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