Anthony Stacey

Anthony Allen Stacey (born March 25, 1977) is a retired American basketball player and current assistant coach for his alma mater, Bowling Green University. He was an all-conference college player and played for several years in Spain's Liga ACB.

Anthony Stacey
Bowling Green Falcons
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueMid-American Conference
Personal information
Born (1977-03-25) March 25, 1977
Elyria, Ohio
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolMidview (Grafton, Ohio)
CollegeBowling Green (1996–2000)
NBA draft2000 / Undrafted
Playing career2000–2009
PositionSmall forward
Number34, 12
Coaching career2011–present
Career history
As player:
2000–2001Inca Mallorca
2001–2002Minorisa.net Manresa
2002–2003Etosa Murcia
2003Lucentum Alicante
2003–2005Ciudad de Algeciras
2005–2006Inca Mallorca
2006–2007Club Melilla Baloncesto
2006–2007CB Murcia
2007–2008Cantabria Lobos
2008–2009Drac Inca
2009–2010Grupo Begar León
As coach:
2011–2014Medina HS
2014–2015Sandusky HS
2015–presentBowling Green (assistant)
Career highlights and awards

Stacey, a 6'4" forward from Elyria, Ohio, played college basketball at Bowling Green from 1996 to 2000. Stacey averaged 16.0 points and 7.6 rebounds per game as a freshman and was named Mid-American Conference (MAC) Freshman of the Year. Following an injury-shortened sophomore campaign, Stacey was named first team All-MAC his last two seasons, as well as MAC Player of the Year in 2000. Stacey finished his college career with 1,938 points.[1]

Following graduation from Bowling Green, Stacey headed to Spain where he enjoyed a nine-year professional career in Spain, including stints in Liga ACB for CB Lucentum Alicante, CB Murcia and Baloncesto León.[2]

In 2011, Stacey began coaching the Medina High School Varsity boys basketball team. This was his first head coaching job after spending two years as an assistant at Lorain High School.[3] After three seasons in Medina, Stacey stepped down in April 2014 to pursue a full-time job in the Sandusky City School District. During his tenure, Medina went 41-33 including going 19-7 in his final season. He became one of three boys basketball coaches in Medina County history to reach the regional finals.[4]

In 2012, Stacey was named to Bowling Green's Hall of Honor and had his jersey number retired.[1][5]

In April 2014, he began his coaching job at Sandusky High School.[5]

References
  1. Knavel, Jason (October 16, 2012). "Anthony Stacey Named To Cast Of Honor". Bowling Green Falcons. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  2. "Anthony Stacey profile". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  3. Cassilo, David (April 24, 2014). "Anthony Stacey resigns as Medina boys basketball coach after three seasons". Cleveland.com. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  4. Brad Bournival and Albert Grindle (April 25, 2014). "Stacey steps down, next stop will be Sandusky". Medina Gazette. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
  5. Hazelwood, Mark (April 25, 2014). "Stacey to be introduced as SHS hoops coach today". Sandusky Register. Retrieved April 25, 2014.
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