Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 20/01/2004 |
| Age | 22 years |
| Birthplace | Duncanville, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Anthony Black
25/10/2026
Black made his first appearance of the 2026-27 season after missing the entire preseason and the team's first two games with a sprained ankle. He scored 18 points with five three-pointers and five assists in Orlando's win over the New York Knicks.
19/10/2026
Anthony Black and the Orlando Magic did not agree on a rookie-scale contract extension before the league's deadline. As a result, he is on track to become a restricted free agent in summer 2027, with Orlando able to match competing offers.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American point guard who plays for the Orlando Magic of the NBA after a single season at the University of Arkansas. He had a breakout 2025-26 season with career-high numbers and is entering his fourth NBA season in 2026-27. |
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| Notable Achievements | Selected sixth overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2023 NBA Draft; earlier named a McDonald's All-American and a member of the 2022 FIBA Americas Under-18 gold-medal team. Set a career high of 10 assists in a single game during the 2025-26 season. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
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| Weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Shooting Hand | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Duncanville High School, Duncanville, Texas |
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| College | University of Arkansas |
Relationships & More
| Brother | Beckham Black |
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Family
| Father | Terry Black |
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| Mother | Jennifer Black |
| Brother | Beckham Black, a high school basketball recruit in the 2027 class |
Career
| High School | Duncanville High School, Texas |
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| College | Arkansas Razorbacks (one season, 2022-23) |
| Professional Team | Orlando Magic (2023-present) |
| NBA Draft | 2023 NBA Draft, 1st round, 6th overall pick |
| NBA Debut | 25/10/2023 |
| 2025-26 Season | Breakout season with career-high numbers and a larger role; started 40 games |
| Contract Status | Team option for 2026-27 exercised; no rookie-scale extension agreed before the October 2026 deadline, making him a restricted free agent in summer 2027 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was regarded as one of the top prospects in the 2022 recruiting class. | |
| 2. His younger brother Beckham Black is a five-star recruit in the 2027 class and signed a merchandising deal with ESPN as a high school player. | |
| 3. He was a key bench and starting contributor for the Magic during the 2025-26 season and passed Jeff Turner on the franchise's all-time assists list in January 2026. |
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