The basics
First things first: Anderson is a 6-foot-9-inch, 235-pound senior from Lakewood, Calif.
He was raised by his single mother, who was also a sheriff. He credits his mother for his work ethic and his leadership skills.
Arizona Wildcats forward Ryan Anderson (12) finishes off an alley-oop dunk during the first half of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Pacific Tigers men's college basketball game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Arizona Wildcats forward Ryan Anderson (12) finishes off an alley-oop dunk during the first half of the Arizona Wildcats vs. Pacific Tigers men's college basketball game at McKale Center in Tucson, Ariz., Friday, Nov. 13, 2015. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
Mike Christy / Arizona Daily StarFirst things first: Anderson is a 6-foot-9-inch, 235-pound senior from Lakewood, Calif.
He was raised by his single mother, who was also a sheriff. He credits his mother for his work ethic and his leadership skills.
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