Anthony Duruji

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Anthony Duruji
Anthony Duruji.jpg
Duruji with the Florida Gators in 2022
No. 15 – Greensboro Swarm
PositionForward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1998-07-22) July 22, 1998 (age 25)
The Bronx, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. Andrew's Episcopal
(Potomac, Maryland)
College
NBA draft2022 / Undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–presentGreensboro Swarm
Career highlights and awards

Anthony M. Duruji (born July 22, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Florida Gators.

High school career

Duruji is a native of Germantown, Maryland, and played basketball at St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Potomac, Maryland.[1][2] He reached the 1,000 career points mark in three seasons.[2] Duruji was a nationally ranked triple jumper but chose to focus on his basketball career.[3] He competed in the American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk competition in 2017 and finished in second place.[2][4] Duruji was recruited especially by college programs near his hometown but chose to commit to the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs due to their coaching staff.[2]

College career

As a freshman for the Bulldogs, Duruji became known for his athleticism.[5] He was selected to the Conference USA All-Freshman team.[6] Duruji averaged 12.2 points and 6.2 rebounds during his sophomore season.[7]

Duruji transferred to the Florida Gators and sat out the 2019–20 season.[7][8] He became a valuable contributor for the Gators after they lost forward Keyontae Johnson early in the 2020–21 season.[8] Duruji started 17 of 25 games and averaged 6.1 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.[8] He started alongside Colin Castleton in the low post during the 2021–22 season and averaged 8.6 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.[8]

On April 1, 2022, Duruji declared for the 2022 NBA draft to forgo his final season of collegiate eligibility.[8]

Professional career

Duruji worked out for the Washington Wizards prior to the 2022 NBA draft but was not selected.[9] He played with the Atlanta Hawks at the 2022 NBA Summer League.[10]

On September 12, 2022, Duruji signed with the Charlotte Hornets.[11] He appeared in two preseason games before he was waived on October 14, 2022.[12]

Personal life

Duruji is the son of Esther Ibioha who participated in track, high jump and javelin for her home country of Nigeria.[5]

References

  1. ^ Hall, Graham (March 21, 2021). "Anthony Duruji is one of Florida's players to watch at NCAA Tournament". Gator Sports. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d "Dunkin' Dog Signee to Compete in National High School Slam Dunk Contest". Louisiana Tech Sports. March 31, 2017. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  3. ^ Harry, Chris (August 27, 2019). "Duruji & Appleby Won't Sit Idly During Sit-out Seasons". Florida Gators. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  4. ^ Woods, David (March 31, 2017). "Butler recruits miss finals of 3-point, dunk contests". IndyStar. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Tech Triumph: Meet Anthony Duruji". Louisiana Tech Sports. October 4, 2018. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  6. ^ "MBB: C-USA Announces All-Conference Teams". Conference USA. March 5, 2018. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  7. ^ a b "Duruji lands at Florida; Glover, Jitoboh join signing class". USA Today. April 17, 2019. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  8. ^ a b c d e Hall, Graham (April 1, 2022). "Anthony Duruji to enter NBA Draft, won't return for Florida Gators basketball team". Gator Sports. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  9. ^ Meyer, Jacob Calvin (May 31, 2022). "Former Terrapins Ayala, Morsell among players invited to Wizards' first pre-draft workout". The Washington Times. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  10. ^ Williams, Lauren (July 3, 2022). "Cooper, Griffin, Martin headline Hawks' Summer League roster". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  11. ^ "Charlotte Hornets Sign Crutcher, Duruji, Sims And Whaley". NBA. September 12, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2022.
  12. ^ "Hornets Waive Anthony Duruji And Jaylen Sims". NBA. October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 17, 2022.

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