Antonio Anderson
Encyclopedia
Antonio Andrew Anderson is an American
professional basketball player. He majored in interdisciplinary studies at the University of Memphis
. He starred at Lynn Vocational Technical High School ("Lynn Tech") after playing his freshman year at Lynn English High School, where his older brother Anthony had been a star. He later played in prep school before going to college.
and attended the University of Memphis
. 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.
. He was added to Charlotte Bobcats
training camp roster, however, on October 22, 2009, he was waived by the Bobcats 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
. After his second ten-day contract expired, Anderson rejoined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. 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.
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.
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professional basketball player. He majored in interdisciplinary studies at the University of Memphis
University of Memphis
The University of Memphis is an American public research university located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee and is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system....
. He starred at Lynn Vocational Technical High School ("Lynn Tech") after playing his freshman year at Lynn English High School, where his older brother Anthony had been a star. He later played in prep school before going to college.
College career
Anderson was born in Lynn, MassachusettsLynn, Massachusetts
Lynn is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 89,050 at the 2000 census. An old industrial center, Lynn is home to Lynn Beach and Lynn Heritage State Park and is about north of downtown Boston.-17th century:...
and attended the University of Memphis
University of Memphis
The University of Memphis is an American public research university located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee and is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system....
. In the 2007–08 season (his junior year at Memphis), Anderson started alongside Derrick Rose
Derrick Rose
Derrick Martell Rose is an American professional basketball player for the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association ....
, Joey Dorsey
Joey Dorsey
Richard Elmer "Joey" Dorsey is an American professional basketball player who plays for Caja Laboral. He played college basketball for the University of Memphis Tigers, where he was an interdisciplinary studies major...
, Chris Douglas-Roberts
Chris Douglas-Roberts
Chris Douglas-Roberts, also known as CDR is an American basketball player who plays for Virtus Bologna. He played college basketball for the Memphis Tigers.-High school:...
, and Robert Dozier
Robert Dozier (basketball)
Robert Lorenzo Dozier, Jr. is an American professional basketball player who played college basketball with the Memphis Tigers and was selected by the NBA team the Miami Heat in the 2009 NBA Draft...
. 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
After his senior season, Anderson went undrafted in the 2009 NBA Draft2009 NBA Draft
The 2009 NBA Draft was held on June 25, 2009, the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
. He was added to Charlotte Bobcats
Charlotte Bobcats
The Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
training camp roster, however, on October 22, 2009, he was waived by the Bobcats and joined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are a 2007-08 expansion team in the NBA Development League. They play their home games at the State Farm Arena, in Hidalgo, Texas....
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
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a professional basketball franchise based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association ; their home court is at Chesapeake Energy Arena....
. After his second ten-day contract expired, Anderson rejoined the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. 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.
In September 2011, Anderson signed a one-year contract with ratiopharm Ulm
Ratiopharm Ulm
-Notable players: Christian Ast 3 seasons: '96-'99 Konrad Wysocki 3 seasons: '06-'08 Olivier Bourgain 2 seasons: '99-'01 Jeff Kent 1 season: '00-'01 Alon Stein 1 season: '02-'03 Kyle Bailey 1 season: '07-'08 Jeff Gibbs 4 seasons: '05-'09 Abdul Shamsid-Deen 1 season: '99-'00 Romeo Travis 1 season:...
in Germany. In November of that year, Anderson requested and received his release and returned to the NBA Development League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
's Maine Red Claws.