Career Timeline of Cole Anthony: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: February 15, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Cole Anthony made an impact.

Cole Anthony is a professional basketball point guard currently playing for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He is listed as 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 185 pounds.

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December 2016: Season-High 31 Points

In December 2016, as a sophomore, Cole Anthony recorded a season-high 31 points in a win over Iona Prep.

December 2017: Season-Best 37 Points

In December 2017, during his junior season, Cole Anthony scored a season-best 37 points against John Marshall High School at the City of Palms Classic.

April 23, 2019: Commitment to North Carolina

On April 23, 2019, Cole Anthony committed to play college basketball for North Carolina, choosing them over Georgetown, Notre Dame, and Oregon.

November 6, 2019: College Debut

On November 6, 2019, in his regular-season debut for North Carolina, Cole Anthony scored 34 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and dished out 5 assists to lead his team to a 76-65 victory over Notre Dame, surpassing the program record for most points in a freshman debut.

February 1, 2020: Return from Injury

On February 1, 2020, Cole Anthony returned from a knee injury in a game against Boston College, leading all scorers with 26 points.

April 17, 2020: Declares for NBA Draft

On April 17, 2020, Cole Anthony declared for the 2020 NBA draft after his freshman season at North Carolina.

November 21, 2020: Signs with Orlando Magic

On November 21, 2020, the Orlando Magic announced that they had signed Cole Anthony.

January 20, 2021: Game-Winning Shot

On January 20, 2021, Cole Anthony scored 13 points, including a game-winning, buzzer-beating three-pointer in a 97–96 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

May 1, 2021: Career-High and Game-Winner

On May 1, 2021, Cole Anthony posted a then career-high 26 points, along with a game-winning three-pointer with 0.1 seconds remaining, to defeat the Memphis Grizzlies.

May 16, 2021: 30-Point Game

On May 16, 2021, Cole Anthony became the first Magic rookie to score 30-plus points since Victor Oladipo in 2014, tallying 30 points against the New York Knicks.

October 23, 2023: Contract Extension with Magic

On October 23, 2023, Cole Anthony signed a three-year, $39 million contract extension with the Orlando Magic.

April 15, 2025: Play-In Tournament Win

On April 15, 2025, Cole Anthony scored a team-high 26 points in a 120–95 play-in tournament win over the Atlanta Hawks, securing the seventh seed in the NBA playoffs for the Magic.