Anthony Duruji

Anthony M. Duruji (born July 22, 1998) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Saint-Chamond Basket of the LNB Pro B. He played college basketball for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the Florida Gators.

High school career Duruji is a native of Germantown, Maryland, and played basketball at St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Potomac, Maryland. He competed in the American Family Insurance High School Slam Dunk competition in 2017 and finished in second place. Duruji was recruited especially by college programs near his hometown but chose to commit to Louisiana Tech University due to their coaching staff. Duruji averaged 12.2 points and 6.2 rebounds during his sophomore season.

Professional career Duruji worked out for the Washington Wizards prior to the 2022 NBA draft but was not selected. He played with the Atlanta Hawks at the 2022 NBA Summer League.

On September 12, 2022, Duruji signed with the Charlotte Hornets. He appeared in two preseason games before he was waived on October 14, 2022. On November 4, 2022, Duruji was named to the opening night roster for the Greensboro Swarm.

Duruji returned to the Charlotte Hornets for the 2023 NBA Summer League. On September 23, 2023, he signed with the Libertadores de Querétaro of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional.

On January 29, 2024, Duruji joined the Rip City Remix.

On July 30, 2024, Duruji signed with Saint-Chamond Basket of the LNB Pro B.

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Personal life Duruji is the son of Esther Obioha who participated in track, high jump and javelin for her home country of Nigeria.