Offense
Strengths
• Good size
• Good first step
• Moves well off the ball
• Can push the ball up court
• Good perimeter shooter – off dribble or set
• Goes to basket strong
• Good shot selection
• Gets to the free throw line
Weaknesses
• Needs to improve decision making after penetration
• Needs to improve agility
Defense
Strengths
• Active defender – disrupts passing lanes
• Closes out well on shooters
Weaknesses
• Footwork needs work
• Defensive positioning
Analysis
Anderson could be one of the best scorers in this year’s draft. He is a good perimeter shooter, can go strong to the basket and works well in either transition or the half-court offenses. His shot selection has improved and he does a great job of drawing fouls. He also has improved range and has become a legitimate three-point threat. On defense, he does a good job guarding off the ball, getting his long arms into passing lanes. He needs to work on guarding quicker players, where he often ends up off balance. His rebounding has improved, but he could do more at his size. Anderson’s game is suited for the NBA game and he should be able to get some valuable minutes right away.
- Ed Isaacson
