Dwight Anderson (basketball)

Dwight Anthony Anderson (December 28, 1960 – September 5, 2020) was an American professional basketball player.[1]

Dwight Anderson
Personal information
Born(1960-12-28)December 28, 1960
Dayton, Ohio
DiedSeptember 5, 2020(2020-09-05) (aged 59)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolRoth (Dayton, Ohio)
College
NBA draft1982 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41st overall
Selected by the Washington Bullets
PositionPoint guard
Number20
Career history
1982–1983Denver Nuggets
1982–1983Ohio Mixers
1983–1985Albuquerque Silvers
1985Cincinnati Slammers
1985–1986Evansville Thunder
1986Shell Oilers
Career highlights and awards
Stats  at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com

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

  1. "Dayton, Kentucky basketball legend Dwight Anderson dies". Springfield News-Sun. Retrieved September 6, 2020.
  2. 1986–87 CBA Official Guide and Register, page 215


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