Drexel University Athletics
Janet E. and Barry C. Burkholder Athletics Hall of Fame
- Induction:
- 2001
- Class:
- 1989
Michael Anderson was one of the most decorated athletes in Drexel history. He graduated with 45 Drexel records a member of Drexel’s first Division NCAA Tournament team, Anderson set school career records with 2,208 career points, 724 assists and 341 steals. He was the team MVP all four years and was an All-East Coast Conference First Team performer three times. As a senior, Anderson averaged a school-record 23.9 points per game, poured in a career-best 43 points against Lehigh and was named the ECC Player of the Year. He was also named an Honorable Mention All-America by both UPI and The Sporting News. Anderson was the runner-up for the Frances P. Naismith Hall of Fame Award.
After graduation Anderson was drafted in the third round by the Indiana Pacers and, after being signed by the San Antonio Spurs in 1989, became the first Drexel graduate to play in the NBA. He was the first Drexel athlete to have his number retired and was named to the All-Millennium team.
