Dwight Anderson (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 28, 1960 Dayton, Ohio |
| Died | September 5, 2020 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Roth (Dayton, Ohio) |
| College | |
| NBA draft | 1982: 2nd round, 41st overall pick |
| Selected by the Washington Bullets | |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 20 |
| Career history | |
| 1982–1983 | Denver Nuggets |
| 1982–1983 | Ohio Mixers |
| 1983–1985 | Albuquerque Silvers |
| 1985 | Cincinnati Slammers |
| 1985–1986 | Evansville Thunder |
| 1986 | Shell Oilers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Dwight Anthony Anderson (December 28, 1960 – September 5, 2020) was an American professional basketball player.[1]
College career
Born in Dayton, Ohio, Anderson graduated from Roth High School in Dayton. He played for the University of Kentucky 1978–1980, scoring 13 PPG on 50FG%. From 1981–1982 he played for University of Southern California scoring 20 PPG on 40FG%.
Professional career
Anderson was selected by the Washington Bullets in the 2nd round of the 1982 NBA draft. He played one season for Denver Nuggets during 1982–83. Anderson also spent several seasons in the Continental Basketball Association with the Ohio Mixers, Albuquerque Silvers, Cincinnati Slammers and Evansville Thunder. In 112 CBA games, Anderson averaged 21.0 points per game.[2]
References
- ^ "Dayton, Kentucky basketball legend Dwight Anderson dies". Springfield News-Sun. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
- ^ 1986–87 CBA Official Guide and Register, page 215
External links
- NBA stats @ BasketballReference.com
- Dwight Anderson page
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