| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1962-03-27)March 27, 1962 (age 63) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Goldsboro (Goldsboro, North Carolina) |
| College | Wake Forest (1980–1984) |
| NBA draft | 1984: 2nd round, 40th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Dallas Mavericks |
| Playing career | 1984–1990 |
| Position | Power forward /center |
| Career history | |
| 1984–1985 | Pallacanestro Livorno |
| 1985–1986 | Libertas Forlì |
| 1986–1987 | Pallacanestro Livorno |
| 1987 | Caja de Ronda |
| 1987–1988 | CEP Lorient |
| 1989–1990 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1990 | CAI Neuquén |
| Career highlights | |
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Anthony Wayne Teachey (born March 27, 1962) is an American formerbasketball player. He played several years in the top leagues in Italy, Spain, France and Argentina and playedcollege basketball atWake Forest University.
Teachey came toWake Forest fromGoldsboro High School inGoldsboro, North Carolina as an undersized but athleticcenter. As a senior, Teachey led theAtlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in rebounding at 10.0 per game and added 13.1 points per game, earning second-team All-ACC honors. The Deacons made a run in the1984 NCAA tournament, ultimately falling toHouston and future Hall of Fame centerHakeem Olajuwon.[1] Following his senior season, Teachey was invited to the1984 Olympic trials but did not make the final roster.[2]
Following the close of his college career, Teachey was drafted by theDallas Mavericks in the second round of the1984 NBA draft (40th pick overall). However, he chose to sign in Italy instead.[3] Teachey played six seasons of professional basketball, primarily in Europe. He also had a short stint with theLa Crosse Catbirds of theContinental Basketball Association during the 1989–90 season.[4]
After his playing career ended, Teachey stayed involved in basketball by working with children in sports in his hometown of Goldsboro.[5]
