The one-year UNC basketball sensation has aided Orlando's notably perseverant start.
Entering the Orlando Magic's 115-110 home win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night, former UNC basketball one-and-done and 2020 No. 15 overall draft pick Cole Anthony was averaging a career-low 4.9 points in 10.1 minutes per outing. Even so, the 24-year-old guard has been a healthy presence off the bench for his injury-riddled squad.While Orlando has managed a 17-9 overall record and climbed to No.
Case in point, against the visiting Suns , Anthony pulled off one of the most impressive blocks in the NBA this season, as he chased down Devin Booker in transition, slipped into an apparent high-jumper mindset, and delivered the statement rejection at the rim:Anthony, a 2019-20 All-ACC performer as a UNC basketball rookie, finished the contest with 14 points, two rebounds, three assists, one steal, and a season-high two blocks, posting a game-high plus/minus of +17 across his bench-high and...
The Orlando Magic now hit the road to square off against the Milwaukee Bucks at 7 p.m. ET Tuesday.Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining UNC on SI in 2023, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams.
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