Ryan Anderson (basketball, born 1987)
Ryan Anderson | |
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| Born | December 19, 1987 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Professional basketball player, songwriter, music producer, multi-instrumentalist, CEO |
| Known for | Basketball career at Nebraska and Niagara River Lions; music career as CEO and artist of VeryTrue Records |
Ryan Christian Anderson (born December 19, 1987) is a professional American basketball athlete who most recently competed for the Niagara River Lions in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). He spent four years as a key player at Nebraska, where he earned a degree in sociology complemented by a minor in music technology.
High school career
Anderson's high school education took place at Rainier Beach High School located in Seattle, Washington. During his freshman year, his team was nationally ranked No. 1 and secured the state championship, featuring teammates such as the Stewart Twins and Nate Robinson. In his sophomore season, Rainier Beach finished as state finalists, while in his junior year, Anderson received all-conference and all-city distinctions. His senior year saw him average 19 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists per game, guiding the team to a 23–7 record and a fourth-place finish at the state level.
In the summer of 2005, Anderson participated in Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball with Friends of Hoop alongside Isaiah Thomas and Spencer Hawes. He posted averages of 12 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists during this period. The squad advanced to the Nike Peach Jam semifinals and won the Nike Main Event in Las Vegas, which qualified them for the Prep Showcase championship. At this event, Anderson triumphed over future NBA MVP Kevin Durant to claim victory in the Three-Point Contest.
Personal life
On August 8, 2009, Ryan wed Danielle Smith (also known professionally as Rene Christian) in Seattle. The couple anticipated the arrival of their son in November 2019. He is one of six children born to Carla and Paul Anderson. Outside of basketball, Anderson pursues music as a songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist proficient on six instruments. He released his first album titled Forever under his label VeryTrue Records, where he holds the roles of CEO and artist.