Anthony Lamb (basketball)

Anthony Lamb (born January 20, 1998) is an American basketball player for the Canton Charge of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Vermont Catamounts.

Anthony Lamb
No. 3 – Canton Charge
PositionSmall forward / Shooting guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1998-01-20) January 20, 1998
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High schoolGreece Athena
(Greece, New York)
CollegeVermont (2016–2020)
NBA draft2020 / Undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2021–presentCanton Charge
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

Lamb moved to Rochester, New York at a young age. Lamb attended Greece Athena High School in nearby Greece, New York, where he competed on the basketball team under coach Jim Johnson. As a junior, he averaged 20 points and 13 rebounds per game in leading the team to the Class A state final. He was the only returning starter as a senior and posted 30 points and 17 rebounds per game. Lamb led the team to a No. 1 ranking in New York and an appearance in the Section V Class AI final. He was one of the finalists for New York Mr. Basketball and was twice named Greater Rochester Player of the Year.[1]

College career

In his first game at Vermont, Lamb scored 23 points on 8-of-12 shooting and collected nine rebounds in a 94-70 win against Quinnipiac. This earned him America East Rookie of the Week recognition. He had his first double-double with 14 points and 14 rebounds against UMass Lowell on January 19, 2017.[1] Lamb averaged 11.9 points and 5.2 rebounds per game as a freshman. He was named to the Second–team All-America East and America East Rookie of the Year.[2]

Lamb missed half of his sophomore season with a foot injury.[3] He averaged 14.3 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.[4]

Lamb scored a career-high 42 points in an 83-76 double overtime win against St. Bonaventure on December 18, 2018.[5] As a junior, Lamb averaged 21.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game and led Vermont to a 27-7 record. He was named America East Player of the Year and was an AP Honorable Mention All-American.[6] Lamb was named America East Tournament MOP after scoring 28 points in the championship against UMBC.[7]

On November 16, 2019, Lamb scored 23 points including the game-winning shot over two defenders to take down St. John's. This marked the first time Vermont beat a high-major program in over a decade. Lamb upped his point total from his previous outing by scoring 30 points including 25 after halftime on November 19, 2019, in a 61-55 loss to defending national champion Virginia.[8] At the close of the regular season, Lamb repeated as America East Player of the Year.[9]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Lamb was signed to a training camp contract by the Detroit Pistons.[10][11] On December 14, 2020 Lamb was waived by the Pistons.[12] Lamb then signed with the Canton Charge of the NBA G League after being drafted 6th overall in the G League draft.[13]

Personal life

Lamb is the son of Rachel Lamb, who gave birth to him at the age of 17. She is a union carpenter after previously working as a nurse. He first met his biological father, Nate Larkins, in November 2017. Lamb has a younger half-brother, Timothy. Lamb has been public about his struggle with clinical depression including suicidal thoughts.[14]

References
  1. Abrami, Alex (January 24, 2017). "Passion for basketball drives UVM freshman Lamb". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  2. "Vermont's Historic Season Leads to Sweep of Men's #AEHoops Major Awards" (Press release). America East Conference. February 27, 2017. Retrieved February 27, 2017.
  3. Abrami, Alex (March 8, 2019). "UVM basketball's Anthony Lamb named America East player of the year; Becker also honored". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  4. Abrami, Alex (October 18, 2018). "UVM men's basketball: Catamounts picked to win America East Conference". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  5. "Lamb scores 42, Vermont outlast St Bonaventure in 2 OTs". ESPN. Associated Press. December 18, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2019.
  6. Walsh, Lauren (April 2, 2019). "Lamb earns AP All-America honors". My Champlain Valley. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  7. "Lamb, Vermont deny UMBC repeat, win America East title game". ESPN. Associated Press. March 16, 2019. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  8. "Diakite, No. 7 Virginia hold off Vermont, 61-55". ESPN. Associated Press. November 19, 2019. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  9. "Lamb's Second Player of Year Honor Highlights 2019-20 Men's #AEHoops Honors" (Press release). America East Conference. March 6, 2020. Retrieved March 6, 2020.
  10. "Detroit Pistons Announce 2020-21 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. December 3, 2020. Retrieved December 4, 2020.
  11. Abrami, Alex (November 23, 2020). "UVM basketball's Anthony Lamb signs NBA contract with Detroit Pistons". Burlington Free Press. Retrieved November 24, 2020.
  12. "Pistons waive LiAngelo Ball, 2 others". NBA. December 14, 2020.
  13. "Charge Announce 2021 Roster". NBA.com. January 22, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2021.
  14. Norlander, Matt (March 10, 2020). "The fight of his life: Vermont's Anthony Lamb opens up about getting through darkness on his way to greatness". CBS Sports. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
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