Tag: Anthony Ianni

MSU’s Breslin Center opens sensory room for kids with autism

MSU’s Breslin Center is adding a sensory room for kids with autism, a groundbreaking development:

Michigan State has made a groundbreaking development with their home arena, the Breslin Center.

Thanks to former MSU player Anthony Ianni and Fredi Bello, a local pizza shop owner known as Fredi The Pizza Man, the Breslin Center has opened a sensory room inside the stadium for kids with autism.

A sensory room is a room that contain equipment which can create light, sound and touch experiences that provides a sense of calm and comfort.

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Former MSU Basketball center Anthony Ianni to release book in 2021

Former MSU center Anthony Ianni is set to release his new book on the journey to becoming the first D-1 basketball player with autism.

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Anthony Ianni made history during his time in Michigan State’s basketball program, becoming the first basketball player with autism in NCAA D-1 history. Ianni transferred to Michigan State in 2009 after starting his career at Grand Valley State University.

After sitting out the 2009-10 season due to NCAA transfer rules, Ianni was eligible to play in the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons, where he saw action in 27 games over the two seasons.

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Ianni has continued on after his Spartan basketball career to take on a career in motivational speaking. Ianni uses his story and journey to inspire others through his speaking tour, The Relentless Tour with Anthony Ianni.

The next step in telling his story will be done in print when he releases his book, ‘Centered: Autism, Basketball, and One Athlete’s Dreams’. Ianni announced in June that he had paired with Indiana University Press to release this book. His latest announcement on the next step in the process is here, as the book’s release will be in September 2021.

Many Spartans will be looking forward to reading more about Anthony Ianni and his story as a Spartan and how he got there.

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