Marquette University Athletics
Prep Standout Juan Anderson Signs With Marquette
11/10/2010 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Nov. 10, 2010
Milwaukee - Nationally ranked prospect Juan Anderson has signed a National Letter of Intent with the Marquette University men's basketball program, head coach Buzz Williams announced Wednesday morning.
Anderson, a 6-6, 210-pounder, will arrive on campus this summer and have four years of eligibility with the Golden Eagles.
"I absolutely love what Juan is about as a person," Williams said. "He represents all we want to be on and off the floor in our program. His mom has done an incredible job raising him and his coaches throughout his life, have kept him grounded on the right things.
"He is coming a long way from home and that is because he believes this is what is best for him as a person and as a student-athlete," Williams added. "I whole-heartedly believe in that too. He is another guy who I think in time will be able to do multiple things for us on both ends of the floor."
As a junior at Castro Valley High School under head coach Nick Jones, Anderson averaged 14.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game. He helped the Trojans to a 23-7 overall record and was named honorable mention all-metro. Anderson served as team co-captain and the squad made its first-ever appearance in the state playoffs. He was also a unanimous first-team all-conference selection.
Anderson, who was recently named to the 15-member Long Beach Press-Telegram's 32nd Annual Best in the West squad, is rated 69th in the country by Rivals.com among all 2011 recruits.
As a sophomore, Anderson chipped in 5.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game. He joined the varsity squad as a freshman and plays on the AAU circuit with the Oakland Rebels.
