Kenny Sanders

Kenny Sanders
College George Mason University
Conference Colonial Athletic Association
Sport Basketball
Position Forward
Height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Nationality American

Kenny Sanders is an American former college basketball player for George Mason University. He was the Colonial Athletic Association's Rookie of the Year in 1986 and its Player of the Year in 1988.[1] As a senior, he led the Patriots to their first ever NCAA men's basketball tournament in 1989 after being selected to his third straight All-CAA First Team.[1]

Sanders is currently George Mason University's second all-time leading scorer in men's basketball history. His 2,177 points trail only Carlos Yates (2,420).[2] Kenny finished his collegiate career as one of fewer than 100 NCAA Division I men's basketball players with 2,000+ points and 1,000+ rebounds. In addition to his 2,177 points, he also grabbed 1,026 rebounds in 107 career games.

After graduation, Sanders was selected by the Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets in the 1989 CBA Draft as the 11th pick in the third round (43rd overall).[3]

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References

  1. ^ a b The Tao of Coach L – gmu.edu. Retrieved on June 21, 2008.
  2. ^ Virginia State Basketball Records. Retrieved on June 21, 2008.
  3. ^ 1989 CBA Draft selections. Retrieved on June 21, 2008.