Tony Gennari

Anthony Michael Gennari (alternate name: Antonio; 9 September 1942 – 22 May 2019) was an Italian-American former professional basketball player. At a height of tall, he played at the point guard and shooting guard positions.

College career Gennari played college basketball at Canisius College, where he played with the Golden Griffins, from 1960 to 1964. During his college career, he averaged 14.3 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. As a senior, he averaged 19.0 points and 6.9 rebounds per game. He was inducted into the school's hall of fame in 1991.

Club career After his college career, Gennari was selected by the New York Knicks in the 5th round of the 1964 NBA draft, with the 35th overall pick. However, he never played in the NBA. During his pro club career, Gennari won the 1966 edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, and the 1971–72 season championship of the FIBA European Champions Cup (EuroLeague).