13 Facts About Anthony Peeler

Anthony Eugene Peeler was born on November 25,1969 and is an American former professional basketball player, having played for a number of National Basketball Association teams from 1992 to 2005.

Anthony Peeler was most commonly known for his defense and athleticism.

Anthony Peeler later became an assistant coach at NCAA Division II Virginia Union University.

Anthony Peeler took part in the 1988 McDonald's All-American Game.

Anthony Peeler participated in the 1988 Dapper Dan Classic and was named MVP of the West team.

Anthony Peeler averaged 16.8 points per game for his Tiger career and left as Missouri's all-time third-leading scorer with 1,970 points, and the all-time leader in assists and steals.

In 2006, Anthony Peeler was named to the Missouri's 30-member All-Century team, in honor of the school's 100th year of competition.

Anthony Peeler was one of the top shooting guards available and was considered a possible NBA draft lottery pick by some analysts, but his stock began to plummet due to off-the-court legal issues.

Anthony Peeler was placed on five years of probation stemming from an altercation with a woman he once dated at Missouri; and was accused, mere days before the draft, of being involved in another altercation, this time with an ex-girlfriend he knew from high school.

Anthony Peeler scored a season-high 25 points against the Indiana Pacers on January 28,1993.

Anthony Peeler played for the Vancouver Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings and the Washington Wizards averaging 9.7 points per game throughout his NBA career.

Anthony Peeler entered the coaching profession in China by serving as an assistant coach.

Anthony Peeler had expressed interest in joining the coaching staff of Frank Haith at Missouri in 2011, but no job offer was forthcoming.