Dwight Anthony Anderson (born December 28, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio

Dayton, Ohio

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) is an American former professional basketball

Basketball

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 player.

Early years

Anderson graduated from Roth High School in Dayton. He played for the University of Kentucky

Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball

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  1978-1980, scoring 13 PPG on 50FG%. From 1981-1982 he played for University of Southern California

University of Southern California

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 scoring 20 PPG on 40FG%.

NBA years

Anderson was selected by the Washington Bullets

Washington Wizards

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 in the 2nd round of the 1982 NBA Draft

1982 NBA Draft

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. He played one season for Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets

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 during 1982-83

1982-83 NBA season

-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Moses Malone, Philadelphia 76ers*Rookie of the Year: Terry Cummings, San Diego Clippers*Defensive Player of the Year: Sidney Moncrief, Milwaukee Bucks...

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External links

• NBA stats @ BasketballReference.com
• Dwight Anderson page