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. 13 Trotamundos de Carabobo
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–presentTrotamundos de Carabobo

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.

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.[4]

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