Antonio Andrew Anderson (born June 5, 1985) is an American former basketball player and the current head coach at Springfield Commonwealth Academy.[1] He majored in interdisciplinary studies at the University of Memphis and played basketball for several years professionally.
 Anderson at Memphis's 2008 Final Four game vs. UCLA. | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 5, 1985 Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Lynn Vocational (Lynn, Massachusetts) |
| College | Memphis (2005–2009) |
| NBA draft | 2009: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2009–2013 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 8 |
| Career history | |
| 2009–2010 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2010 | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| 2010–2011 | Rio Grande Valley Vipers |
| 2010 | Caciques de Humacao |
| 2011 | Maine Red Claws |
| 2011 | Ratiopharm Ulm |
| 2011 | Maine Red Claws |
| 2012–2013 | Saint John Mill Rats |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
College career
editAnderson was born in Lynn, Massachusetts and attended the University of Memphis.[2][3] In the 2007–08 season (his junior year at Memphis), Anderson started alongside Derrick Rose, Joey Dorsey, Chris Douglas-Roberts, and Robert Dozier. In his senior season he put up career numbers, including 10.7 points per game as well as 5.0 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. On January 3, 2009, Anderson became only the second player in Memphis history to record a triple-double, the other being Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway, with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 13 assists in a home game against the Lamar Cardinals.
Professional career
editAfter his senior season, Anderson went undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft. He was added to Charlotte Bobcats training camp roster, however, on October 22, 2009, he was waived by the Bobcats[4] and joined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA D-League. On February 22, 2010, Anderson was signed to his first of two 10-day contracts with the Oklahoma City Thunder.[5][6] After his second ten-day contract expired, Anderson rejoined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[7] He scored two points while appearing in one NBA game during his stint with the Thunder.
In 2010, Anderson resigned with the Vipers, with whom he was averaging 9.1 points through 8 games in 2010. He was eventually traded to the Maine Red Claws.[8]
In September 2011, Anderson signed a one-year contract with ratiopharm Ulm in Germany. In November of that year, Anderson requested and received his release and returned to the NBA Development League's Maine Red Claws.[8] On December 25, 2011, he was waived by the Red Claws due to injury. In October 2012, he joined the Saint John Mill Rats of Canada.[9]
Career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
editSource:[10]
Regular season
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | Oklahoma | 1 | 0 | 14.6 | .333 | – | – | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 2.0 |
See also
editNotes
edit- ^ All wins and NCAA Tournament games, including the 2008 C-USA tournament final victory, from the 2007–08 Memphis season were vacated because an ineligible player.
References
edit- ^ Ventura, Danny (March 31, 2021). "Antonio Anderson leaves Lynn English, accepts coaching position at Springfield Commonwealth Academy". Boston Herald. Archived from the original on April 1, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
- ^ Jim Masilak (March 23, 2008). "Tigers' stopper has shot falling". The Commercial Appeal. p. D3. Retrieved March 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Christopher L. Gasper (December 18, 2005). "Anderson makes it in a big way". The Boston Globe. p. 10. Retrieved March 22, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Bobcats Waive Dontell Jefferson". NBA.com. October 22, 2009. Retrieved October 22, 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Thunder sign free agent guard Anderson". NBA.com. February 22, 2010. Archived from the original on March 23, 2010. Retrieved February 22, 2010.
- ^ Thunder Sign Anderson To Second 10-Day Deal Archived March 7, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Rockets assign Taylor to Vipers, Anderson returns
- ^ a b Lowe, Mike (December 1, 2011). "He's home and happy to be here". Portland Press Herald. Retrieved December 1, 2011.
- ^ "Mill Rats Sign Anthony {sic} Anderson".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Antonio Anderson". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved July 10, 2023.