Tony Gennari

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.

Tony Gennari
Personal information
Born(1942-09-09)9 September 1942
Buffalo, New York
Died22 May 2019(2019-05-22) (aged 76)
Hopewell, New Jersey
NationalityItalian / American
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolTrenton Catholic Academy
(Trenton, New Jersey)
CollegeCanisius (1961–1964)
NBA draft1964 / Round: 5 / Pick: 35th overall
Selected by the New York Knicks
Playing career1964–1976
PositionPoint guard / Shooting guard
Number12, 15
Career history
1964–1966Varese
1967–1969Libertas Forlì
1969–1971Milano 1958
1971–1972Varese
1972–1973Reyer Venezia
1973–1976AMG Sebastiani Rieti
Career highlights and awards

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
  1. "Pallacanestro Varese in lutto, è morto Tony Gennari". VareseNews (in Italian). 2019-05-23. Retrieved 2019-05-25.
  2. Gennari Toni (in Italian).
  3. Gennari Anthony (in Italian).
  4. NCAA College: Canisius (1964).
  5. Tony Gennari Canisius Per Game.
  6. ANTHONY M. GENNARI CLASS 1964 INDUCTION 1991 SPORT(S) Men's Basketball.
  7. Draft History SEASON 1964.
  8. New York Knicks Draft Picks.
  9. Intercontinental Cup 1966.
  10. Champions Cup 1971–72.


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