Casey Sanders

Casey Sanders (born October 23, 1979) is a retired American professional basketball player better known for his high school and collegiate careers in the United States. He was the starting center in the 2001 NCAA tournament national championship game for Duke, who won the game and were crowned national champions during his sophomore season.

Playing career

High school Sanders played for Tampa Preparatory School in Tampa, Florida from 1995 to 1999. During his four-year varsity career, he scored over 2,400 points and recorded more than 500 blocks. His average of 7.0 blocks per game in one season is the second-highest average in United States high school history, and a McDonald's All-American. Sanders made his first career start in the ACC tournament championship game against Maryland, but his athleticism made Duke even quicker than before as they won the game.

His final two seasons at Duke were not as successful. The Blue Devils did not reach beyond the Sweet 16 in either year, and Sanders' season averages were still very low for a player who came out of high school as a top recruit. he played his entire professional career overseas. Teams he played for include LF Basket in Sweden, Panteras de Miranda in Venezuela, and Unia Tarnów in Poland.

Personal life Casey Sanders is the son of Jesse and Alice Jackson. He has two sisters and two brothers. During college he held an internship for GlaxoSmithKline, saying that he "really enjoyed [his] internship" and that "it was really good for [him]."