Anderson grew up in the United States, playing three years of high school basketball in Georgia and his senior year at Oak Hill Academy, but simultaneously became a fixture of the German junior national teams. After playing over 30 minutes off the bench as a freshman at Texas Tech, he made a massive jump as a sophomore, becoming one of the most irreplaceable offensive hubs in college basketball and showing an almost unique skillset in the process.
About
2025 Big 12 Most Improved Player and First-Team All-Big 12
Became the first Big 12 player since Trae Young to average 18+ points and 7+ assists.
Averaged 17.3 points and 6.6 assists for Germany in the 2025 FIBA U19 World Cup.
Strengths
Elite shooter who made 41.5% of his 3-pointers on almost 8 attempts per game, including a whopping 51% of his unguarded catch-and shoot attempts and 42% of his pull-up 3-pointers. Also has deep range, a quick release, and even varying loads to adapt to what the defense allows.
Excellent at navigating ball-screens, ranking in the 93rd overall percentile, which is even more efficient than he rated as a spot-up threat (90th percentile), combining his shot-making and passing.
Multi-level pull-up threat who can attack forward for mid-range shots or side-step to the arc. Also rates efficiently with his runner (88th percentile) and as a lay-up maker (77th percentile).
Weaknesses
Undersized (6-0.75 without shoes) with a slighter frame. Lacks explosive speed or leaping ability, but does have notable length (6-6.25 wingspan).
Rarely got all the way to the rim and had a low free-throw rate against top college competition.
Will be targeted defensively because of his lack of physicality and vulnerability in switches.
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