Anthony Ianni

Anthony Ianni is one of the most sought-after motivational speakers and autism advocates in the United States. At the age of four, Anthony was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder (PDD), which is on the autism spectrum (ASD). Despite bullies, adversity, and numerous personal challenges, Anthony worked hard and never gave up. He won two Big Ten Championships, a Big Ten Tournament Title, was the recipient of the 2011 Tim Bograkos Walk on Award and the 2012 Unsung Player Award, and was also a member of the 2010 Final Four team. As a speaker, Anthony has won a number of awards for his work. In 2013, he was a finalist for the Detroit Pistons Game Changer award and won the 2014 Epling Agent of Change Award. He was one of Autism Speaks’ “10 Individuals who Inspired in 2014,” and was named to the CBS News national list of “Inspiring People on the Autism Spectrum.” He also received the 2015 BOOM Athlete of the Year Award and the 2016 Autism Support of West Shore “You Make a Difference” Award. Anthony has pledged his life and career to help those who face similar challenges. He has been invited to tell his story and share his message across the country and has inspired countless individuals to be “Relentless” and achieve their goals and dreams.

Staying Relentless: Basketball Star with Autism Advocates and Inspires

When I was four years old, I was diagnosed with PDD-NOS (pervasive developmental disorder), and at age five, my doctors and specialists told my parents that because I have autism, I wouldn’t be or do much in life. They told my parents I would barely graduate from high school, never go to college, never be

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