Anthony Shey Tarke (born May 27, 1997) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Rayos de Hermosillo of the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico (CIBACOPA). He played college basketball player for the NJIT Highlanders, UTEP Miners and Coppin State Eagles. He was named the MEAC Player of the Year for the 2020–21 season.
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| Position | Shooting guard / small forward |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 27, 1997 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
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| College |
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| NBA draft | 2021: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021–2022 | Motor City Cruise |
| 2023 | Santa Cruz Warriors |
| 2023 | Maine Celtics |
| 2023 | Wisconsin Herd |
| 2023 | Ostioneros de Guaymas |
| 2024 | Wisconsin Herd |
| 2024 | Motor City Cruise |
| 2024 | Rayos de Hermosillo |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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College career
editTarke attended Gaithersburg High School and was named to the All-Met team by the Washington Post. After a prep season at Coastal Academy in New Jersey, he committed to play college basketball at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT).[1] He had a successful start to his career, averaging 9.9 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, earning ASUN Conference all-freshman team honors. He followed this up by moving full time into the Highlanders' starting lineup, improving his averages to 15.7 points and 6.2 rebounds per game and was named to the first-team All-Atlantic Sun. Following this season, Tarke decided to transfer to a program that would provide a higher level of competition, choosing the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). After sitting out the 2018–19 season, he played one season for the Miners, but found playing time inconsistent. He chose to enter the transfer portal again, this time as an immediately-eligible graduate transfer.[2]
Tarke chose Coppin State and head coach Juan Dixon for his final year of eligibility. On the season, he averaged 16.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game for the Eagles, who went on to win a share of the MEAC North division regular season title. At the close of the season, Tarke was named the MEAC Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year.[3]
Professional career
editMotor City Cruise (2021–2022)
editAfter going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Tarke signed a training camp contract with the Detroit Pistons,[4] but was waived on September 27.[5] Tarke was added to their G League affiliate, the Motor City Cruise in October 2021.[6]
Santa Cruz Warriors (2023)
editOn February 15, 2023, Tarke was acquired by the Santa Cruz Warriors.[7] On February 27, 2023, Tarke was waived.[8]
Maine Celtics (2023)
editOn March 8, 2023, Tarke was acquired by the Maine Celtics.[9] On March 14, 2023, Tarke was waived before appearing in a game for them.
Wisconsin Herd (2023)
editOn March 14, 2023, Tarke was acquired by the Wisconsin Herd.[10]
Ostioneros de Guaymas (2023)
editOn April 29, 2023, Tarke signed with the Ostioneros de Guaymas of the CIBACOPA, making his debut that night.[11]
Return to Wisconsin (2024)
editOn October 30, 2023, Tarke rejoined the Wisconsin Herd,[12] but was waived on November 10.[13] On February 9, 2024, he rejoined the Herd[14] and on March 1, he was waived by the Herd.[15]
Return to Motor City (2024)
editOn March 7, 2024, Tarke rejoined the Motor City Cruise.[16]
Rayos de Hernosillo (2024)
editOn April 23, 2024, Tarke signed with the Rayos de Hermosillo of the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacífico.[17]
On October 29, 2024, Tarke rejoined the Motor City Cruise[18] but was waived on November 6.[19]
References
edit- ^ Ashley, Mike (December 14, 2020). "Third School's The Charm For Coppin State Men's Basketball's Anthony Tarke". pressboxonline.com. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ Broaddus, Adrian (March 25, 2020). "Anthony Tarke becomes the latest Miner to enter the transfer portal". krod.com. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ "MEAC Announces Men's Basketball All-Conference Honors, presented by TowneBank" (Press release). Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference. March 5, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
- ^ London, Stuart (September 21, 2021). "Anthony Tarke's long, winding road to NBA camp". FanSided. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ Maher, Rory (September 27, 2021). "Pistons Waive Anthony Tarke, Announce Camp Roster". hoopsrumors.com. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
- ^ "Motor City Cruise Announce 2021-22 Training Camp Roster". Our Sports Central. October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. February 15, 2023. Retrieved February 15, 2023.
- ^ "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. February 27, 2023. Retrieved February 27, 2023.
- ^ "Maine Celtics Acquire Anthony Tarke". oursportscentral.com. March 8, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2023.
- ^ "2022-23 NBA G League Transactions". gleague.nba.com. March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ^ "Divide Zonkeys honores con Ostioneros en calidad de visitante". CIBACOPA.org. April 29, 2023. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ "WISCONSIN HERD ANNOUNCE 2023 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER". NBA.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "WISCONSIN HERD ANNOUNCE 2023-24 OPENING NIGHT ROSTER". NBA.com. November 10, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2024.
- ^ "WISCONSIN HERD ADDS ANTHONY TARKE". NBA.com. February 9, 2024. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
- ^ "2023-2024 Wisconsin Herd Transaction History". NBA.com. Retrieved March 1, 2024.
- ^ "2023-2024 Motor City Cruise Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
- ^ "2023-2024 Rayos de Hermosillo Transactions". RealGM.com. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Motor City Cruise [@MotorCityCruise] (October 29, 2024). "Training camp roster ready to get to it 👏 #MotorCityBasketball" (Tweet). Retrieved November 4, 2024 – via Twitter.
- ^ "2024-2025 Motor City Cruise Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved November 7, 2024.