Kevin Anderson (basketball)
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Kevin Anderson is an American basketball player, who played in college for the University of Richmond basketball team
. Anderson is the 38th player in Richmond history to surpass 1,000 points and only the 12th player to accomplish that feat in his junior year (2009–10). On February 26, 2011, Anderson became the third player in Richmond men's basketball history to surpass 2,000 career points.
and his senior year at Peachtree Ridge in Suwanee, Georgia
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award. Anderson was also named one of 50 preseason candidates for the John R. Wooden Award
and one of 30 men's basketball candidates for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
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Anderson was also named one of 20 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award
, given to the top men's collegiate point guard.. He was recognized as an All-Fourth District first-team selection by the National Association of Basketball Coaches
making him eligible for the State Farm Division I All‐America teams. Since the Atlantic 10 Conference was its own district, this is equivalent to being named first team All-Atlantic 10 by the NABC. At the conclusion of the 2011 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
, Anderson was named most outstanding player for his role in leading Richmond to the championship title.
Richmond Spiders men's basketball
The Richmond Spiders men's basketball team represents the University of Richmond in Richmond, Virginia and currently competes in the Atlantic 10 Conference...
. Anderson is the 38th player in Richmond history to surpass 1,000 points and only the 12th player to accomplish that feat in his junior year (2009–10). On February 26, 2011, Anderson became the third player in Richmond men's basketball history to surpass 2,000 career points.
High school
Anderson played for the Whitefield Academy in Mableton, GeorgiaMableton, Georgia
Mableton is a census-designated place in Cobb County, Georgia, United States. As of the 2010 census, the CDP had a population of 37,115.It was named for Robert Mable, who in 1843 bought 300 acres of land on September 11...
and his senior year at Peachtree Ridge in Suwanee, Georgia
Suwanee, Georgia
As of 2010 Suwanee had a population of 15,355. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 67.4% white, 10.8% black or African American, 0.1% Native American, 18.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% reporting some other race and 2.3% reporting two or more races...
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2009–10
Anderson was honored as the Atlantic 10 Player of the YearAtlantic 10 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year
The Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year is a basketball award given to the Atlantic 10 Conference's most outstanding player. The award was first given following the 1976–77 season. David West of Xavier is the only player to have won the award three times...
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2010–11
Prior to the beginning of the season, Anderson was named to the preseason watch list for the Naismith College Player of the YearNaismith College Player of the Year
The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball , Dr. James Naismith....
award. Anderson was also named one of 50 preseason candidates for the John R. Wooden Award
John R. Wooden Award
The John R. Wooden Award is an award given annually to the most outstanding men's and women's college basketball players. The program consists of the men's and women's Player of the Year awards, the Legends of Coaching award and recognizes the All–America Teams.The awards, given by the Los...
and one of 30 men's basketball candidates for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
Lowe's Senior CLASS Award
The Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award is an annual college athletic award in the NCAA Division I. Qualified competitors must be seniors who have remained within their NCAA Division I college for a four-year commitment and achieved excellence in one of nine sports.....
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Anderson was also named one of 20 finalists for the Bob Cousy Award
Bob Cousy Award
The Bob Cousy Award presented by The Hartford is an annual basketball award given by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame to the top men's collegiate point guard. It is named after six-time National Basketball Association champion Bob Cousy, who played point guard for the Boston Celtics...
, given to the top men's collegiate point guard.. He was recognized as an All-Fourth District first-team selection by the National Association of Basketball Coaches
National Association of Basketball Coaches
The National Association of Basketball Coaches , headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is an American organization of college men's basketball coaches...
making him eligible for the State Farm Division I All‐America teams. Since the Atlantic 10 Conference was its own district, this is equivalent to being named first team All-Atlantic 10 by the NABC. At the conclusion of the 2011 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
2011 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament
The 2011 Atlantic 10 Men's Basketball Tournament was played initially at campus sites for the opening round on March 8, 2011 and subsequently at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey from March 11 through March 13, 2011. It was the fifth consecutive year that the tournament is hosted in...
, Anderson was named most outstanding player for his role in leading Richmond to the championship title.