History of Cole Anthony in Timeline

Cole Anthony is an American professional basketball player currently with the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He stands at 6'2" and weighs 185 pounds, primarily playing point guard. Prior to his NBA career, Anthony played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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1989: Greg Anthony's UNLV National Championship

In 1989, Cole Anthony's father, Greg Anthony, was a member of the 1989-90 UNLV national championship team.

May 15, 2000: Cole Anthony Born

On May 15, 2000, Cole Hilton Anthony was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

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2002: Previous Program Record

In 2002, Rashad McCants previously held the program record for most points in a freshman season debut before Cole Anthony surpassed it on November 6, 2019.

February 21, 2014: Oladipo's 30-Point Game

On February 21, 2014, Victor Oladipo tallied 30 points against the New York Knicks, marking the last time a Magic rookie achieved the feat before Cole Anthony on May 16, 2021.

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.

2016: USA Basketball Minicamp

In 2016, Cole Anthony participated in the USA Basketball men's junior national team October minicamp.

June 2017: Nike EYBL Defensive Player of the Year

In June 2017, Cole Anthony played for the PSA Cardinals at the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) and was named Defensive Player of the Year after leading all players in steals.

December 2017: Season-Best 37 Points at City of Palms Classic

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

July 2018: Nike EYBL MVP Award

In July 2018, Cole Anthony won the most valuable player (MVP) award with the PSA Cardinals in the Nike EYBL after averaging 26.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists over 16 games.

July 28, 2018: Transfer to Oak Hill Academy

On July 28, 2018, Cole Anthony announced that he would transfer to Oak Hill Academy for his senior year.

2018: FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship

In 2018, Cole Anthony played for the United States at the FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship and won the gold medal.

2018: ACC Freshman Record

In 2018, RJ Barrett held the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) record for points in a freshman season debut before Cole Anthony surpassed it on November 6, 2019.

November 6, 2019: Regular-Season Debut for North Carolina

On November 6, 2019, Cole Anthony had 34 points, 11 rebounds, and 5 assists in his regular-season debut for North Carolina, leading his team to a 76-65 victory over Notre Dame. He surpassed the program record for most points in a freshman season debut.

February 1, 2020: Return After Knee Surgery

On February 1, 2020, Cole Anthony returned after undergoing surgery for a partially torn meniscus in his right knee. He scored 26 points in a 71-70 loss to Boston College.

April 17, 2020: Declared for the 2020 NBA Draft

On April 17, 2020, Cole Anthony declared for the 2020 NBA draft.

November 21, 2020: Signed with the Orlando Magic

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

January 20, 2021: Game-Winning Buzzer-Beater

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 26 Points 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 against the New York Knicks.

October 26, 2022: Sidelined with Injury

On October 26, 2022, Cole Anthony was sidelined with a right internal oblique muscle injury.

October 23, 2023: Signed Extension with the Magic

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