Richard Elias Anderson

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Richard Elias Anderson
Personal information
Born (1977-11-30) November 30, 1977 (age 45)
Ottawa, Ontario
NationalityCanadian
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight246 lb (112 kg)
Career information
College Simon Fraser (1998–2001)
Playing career2001–2012
Position Center
Coaching career2012–present
Career history
As player:
2001–2002 Mattersburg 49ers
2002–2004 Angers BC 49
2004 BC Union Sportive Hiefenech
2004 BC Kalev Tallinn
2004–2005 Belenenses Basquetebol
2005–2008 WBC Wels
2008–2009 Valga/CKE Inkasso
2009 BC Titans
2009–2011 BC Rakvere Tarvas
2011–2012 Levharti Chomutov
2012 Halifax Rainmen
As coach:
2012–present Carleton (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
  • Austrian Basketball Cup (2002)
  • Estonian League Center of the Year (2004)

Richard Elias Anderson (born November 30, 1977) is a Canadian former professional basketball player who last played for the Halifax Rainmen at the center position. [1] He is currently an assistant coach at Carleton University.

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Achievements with club

Mattersburg 49ers

BC Rakvere Tarvas

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References

  1. "Richard Anderson Basketball Profile". Eurobasket.com Retrieved on 2012-12-22