University of Richmond Athletics
Anthony Nominated For Allstate Good Works Team
12/03/2014 | Men's Basketball
INDIANAPOLIS - Richmond senior guard Kendall Anthony has been nominated for the Allstate NABC Good Works Team, the National Association of Basketball Coaches announced Wednesday.
This prestigious community service award recognizes a distinguished group of student-athletes who have demonstrated a commitment to enriching the lives of others and contributing to the greater good in their communities.
“The accomplishments of student-athletes extend far beyond successes achieved on the court, and Allstate is proud to recognize this exceptional group of young men and women for the positive impact they are making in their communities,” said Pam Hollander, vice president of marketing for Allstate Insurance Company and a member of the 2015 NABC and WBCA Good Works Teams® selection panels. “Their stories of powerful and selfless acts, shared by SIDs and coaches across the nation, represent the best of collegiate student-athletes and serve as an inspiration to us all.”
A senior from Jackson, Tenn., Anthony's leadership on the team extends from the court to Richmond's involvement with the wider RVA community. This year, the Spiders have actively worked with the ASK Foundation, a local charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with cancer. Through the foundation, Anthony has worked with the children doing basketball clinics, speaking about life as a college student and hosting them for a practice.
In past seasons, Anthony has worked with the Special Olympics on campus, working with local Richmonders in an annual clinic that the Spiders host.
Anthony currently leads Richmond with 15.4 points per game. He was a preseason All-Atlantic 10 First Team selection.
College sports information directors and basketball coaches across the country nominated players who exhibit exceptional leadership skills and an unwavering commitment to volunteerism. From the 158 NABC nominees and 93 WBCA nominees, distinguished voting panels will select two 10-member teams comprised of five student-athletes from the NCAA® Division I level and five student-athletes from NCAA Divisions II, III and the NAIA. The final roster of 20 award recipients will be unveiled in February.
