Jamell Anderson

Jamell Lenworth Anderson (born 6 July 1990) is a British professional basketball player who last played for Sheffield Sharks of Super League Basketball (SLB).

He has spent the previous four seasons with the Leicester Riders where he won two BBL Championships, two BBL Cup and one BBL Trophy. Anderson also has International experience representing Great Britain throughout their age group squads through to seniors.

Career Nottingham Having been born in Nottingham, Anderson attended Djanogly City Academy where he began his basketball career winning the regional schools competition three years in a row. Whilst in Nottingham Anderson played for Nottingham Youth Basketball Club, Nottingham Nova u18s side and the City of Nottingham's men's side as a 17 year old.

Leicester Riders The 6ft8" forward moved to Leicester in 2011, enabling him to study for a degree at Loughborough University. After being named Most Improved player, Anderson signed a three-year contract in his second season with the club. Anderson represented Loughborough Students, captaining the side to promotion in an unbeaten season in 2011. Commenting on the move, coach Colin O'Reilly said, "He is a top level defender, and brings championship experience to our club."

Townsville Heat On 23 January 2017, Anderson signed with the Townsville Heat for the 2017 Queensland Basketball League season. On 26 May 2017, he was replaced in the line-up by Todd Blanchfield after suffering an ankle injury.

National team In April 2009, Anderson was selected to play in the U20s European Championship later that summer in Macedonia. He made his International debut in a friendly match against France in preparation for the tournament in Southend, Essex. In 2010, Jamell was named as one of two captains for Great Britain U20s, leading GB to their highest finish with a sixth place in the tournament in Austria. He is one of the top three Giant basketball players in Manchester to make the reawakened 2024 British Basketball League All-Star Game roster.

Personal life Born in England, Anderson is of Jamaican and Trinidadian descent. He is married to Georgia Jones, who plays for the England women's basketball team, after proposing to her on court following England's win against Cameroon at the Commonwealth Games 2018.