About Dwight Anderson
Lived 1960 – 2020 (aged 59). Dwight Anderson was an American basketball player.
Dwight Anthony Anderson (December 28, 1960 – September 5, 2020) was an American professional basketball player.
College career Born in Dayton, Ohio, Anderson graduated from Roth High School in Dayton. He played for the University of Kentucky 1978–1980, scoring 13 PPG on 50FG%. From 1981 to 1982 he played for University of Southern California scoring 20 PPG on 40FG%.
Professional career Anderson was selected by the Washington Bullets in the 2nd round of the 1982 NBA draft. He played one season for Denver Nuggets during 1982–83. Anderson also spent several seasons in the Continental Basketball Association with the Ohio Mixers, Albuquerque Silvers, Cincinnati Slammers and Evansville Thunder. In 112 CBA games, Anderson averaged 21.0 points per game.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dwight Anderson?
American basketball player (1960-2020)
When was Dwight Anderson born?
Dwight Anderson was born on 28 December 1960 in Dayton.
When did Dwight Anderson die?
Dwight Anderson died on 5 September 2020.
What was Dwight Anderson's occupation?
Dwight Anderson was a basketball player.
What nationality was Dwight Anderson?
Dwight Anderson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Dwight Anderson (basketball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dwight Anderson. https://biography.guide/dwight-anderson/
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