Marco Anthony talks about his basketball journey and what eventually led him to the court at the University of Utah.

In this episode, Marco Anthony talks about his basketball journey and what eventually led him to the court at the University of Utah.

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About Marco Anthony:

2021-22 (SENIOR)

Played in 28-of-31 games his first year at Utah while starting in 27, missing just three games due to an ankle injury … led the team in rebounds averaging 7.0 boards and was the second-leading scorer averaging 9.1 points … was 1-of-22 players to record 10-plus offensive boards in a single game and 1-of-7 players to do so from a Power 6 conference in 2021-22 … had a six game stretch in the middle of the season where he recorded double-digit points in every game … pulled down a career-high 17 rebounds against Sacramento State (11/13), which was the third-highest single-game total in the Pac-12 … helped Utah capture the Sunshine Slam Tournament title averaging 7.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in the two games in Daytona Beach … picked up his first double-double as a Ute against Washington (1/6) at home, scoring 10 points with 13 rebounds … recorded double-digit rebounds in four-straight games – including back-to-back contests with a double-double against Oregon (2/5) and at Colorado (2/12) … had 12 rebounds to go with five boards to help Utah defeat Stanford (2/17) and followed up with 13 points and four rebounds in the win over California (2/19) … scored a season-high 19 points against Arizona State (2/26) on 7-of-12 shooting … scored 18 points with three rebounds in his first Pac-12 Tournament game vs. Washington (3/9).

2020-21 (REDSHIRT JUNIOR) UTAH STATE

Started in all 28 games at Utah State, averaging 10.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.1 assists … was third on the team in scoring overall and fourth on the team in scoring in conference play (8.8ppg) … named to the All-Mountain West Defensive Team … made his Aggie debut against VCU (11/25), scoring six points with five boards and a steal … followed up with five-straights in double-figures – including a career-high 22 points against Northern Illinois (12/27) … had 11 points with a rebound, four assists and a pair of blocks against Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament.

2019-20 (JUNIOR) UTAH STATE

Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules.

2018-19 (SOPHOMORE) VIRGINIA

Saw action in 22 games as a member of the 2019 NCAA National Championship team at UVA … tallied five points against Towson (11/6) … dished out four assists to go with two points and a pair of rebounds vs. Coppin State (11/16) … had eight points, four rebounds and a block versus Morgan State (12/3) … scored six points against Pittsburgh in ACC play (3/2).

2017-18 (FRESHMAN) VIRGINIA

Made 13 appearances his freshman year with the Cavaliers, shooting .357 from the floor and .385 from 3-point range … made his collegiate debut and recorded his first career points against Austin Peay (11/13) … had five points, three rebounds and a pair of steals versus Savanna State (12/19) … scored a season-high 10 points on 4-6 shooting against Louisville (1/31).

HIGH SCHOOL

Was a four-year letter winner at Holmes High School, averaging 25.5 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists as a senior … was a unanimous first-team all-conference selection after averaging 20.0 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.9 assists as a junior … was also a first-team all-conference selection his sophomore year after averaging 19.3 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.4 assists … averaged 10.2 points his freshman year … was a two-time second-team all-academic honoree.

PERSONAL

Born June 15, 1999 in San Antonio, Texas ... son of Charles Gantt Jr. and Monica Gantt … has a younger brother Charles Gantt III, and a younger sister, India Gantt … volunteers with Husky Summer Basketball and Food Bank of SA ... earned his bachelor's degree in general studies from Utah State ... earned his applied positive psychology certificate at Utah in 2022 and will begin his bachelor's in political science the fall of 2022.

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