James Anderson


  • Passport:

    USA

  • Date of Birth:

    1989

  • Height:

    1.98

  • Position:

    SG/SF

Profile

Scouting
  • James Anderson has great experience in elite basketball worldwide. He can play from 1 to 3, all-around player, even though “3 and D” is probably his best role in a team, with options for him to go low post. Anderson is a great option for high-level Euroleague teams.
Offense (Strengths)
  • Great spot up shooter, excellent in catch and shoot, always knows good position for receiving the ball. Loves to penetrate and stop in the middle of the area for the floater.
  • Good pick and roll player, good timing in passing (excellent in pocket pass), can also help the playmaker in entering the offense. Excellent QI.
  • Ability in low post, great balance, prefers to dribble on left on his jumper over defender.
Defense (Strengths)
  • Has body to defend on 2 and 3, good rebounder from the weak side especially
  • Great intensity on 1 vs 1, understands opponents offense to steal the ball, helps and recover quick
  • Against pick and roll, very active in going under the screen and stick with the opponent, proper usage of arms to intimidate the pass and occupy space

Notables

  • HS: Class 2A All-State selection 05, 06, 07
  • HS: McDonald's All-American -07
  • Big 12 All-Freshman Team -08
  • All-Big 12 Honorable Mention -08
  • NABC Division I All-District 8 Second Team -09
  • All-Big 12 2nd Team -09
  • Big 12 All-Academic 1st Team -09
  • Big 12 Tournament Semifinals -09
  • USA U21 National Team -09
  • USA University National Team -09
  • World University Games in Belgrade (Serbia) -09 (Bronze): 7 games: 7.1ppg, 2.4rpg, 1.0apg, FGP: 60.0%, 3PT: 25.0%, FT: 53.3%
  • USBWA All-District VI Player of the Year -10
  • USBWA All-District VII Team -10
  • Sporting News NCAA All-America 1st Team -10
  • All-Big 12 1st Team -10
  • Big 12 All-Academic 2nd Team -10
  • All-Big 12 Player of the Year -10
  • NABC Division I All-District 8 1st Team -10
  • USBWA All-America 2nd Team -10
  • AP NCAA All-America 2nd Team -10
  • USBasket.com All-NCAA D1 1st Team -10
  • NABC Division I All-America 3rd Team -10
  • NBA Southwest Division Champion -11, 12
  • NBA Western Conference Finalist -12
  • Eurobasket.com All-Europe 2nd Team 2014
  • Lithuanian Cup Winner -15
  • Eurobasket.com All-Euroleague Honorable Mention -15
  • Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL Import Player of the Year -15
  • Eurobasket.com All-Lithuanian LKL 1st Team -15
  • Eurobasket.com Lithuanian LKL All-Imports Team -15
  • Lithuanian League Regular Season Champion -15
  • Lithuanian League Champion -15
  • Euroleague Quarterfinals -17
  • Turkish League Semifinals -17
  • Gomelsky Cup Winner -18

Videos

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