The former University of Kentucky and University of Southern California player, who earned the nickname “The Blur” because of his speed on the court, was a Parade All-American and the No. 1 college prospect in the nation.
But Anderson suffered through difficult times as an adult, referring to himself as ghost as he battled problems with drugs and alcohol.
No details were available regarding Anderson’s death. He died Saturday, and his autopsy will be performed today, the coroner’s office said.
City of Dayton lost a legend today. Dwight Anderson averaged 38, 14, 11 his senior year at Dayton Roth. Played at Kentucky, USC, and the NBA. #RIP pic.twitter.com/08jNfzySUR
— Steve Wright (@Coach_Swright) September 6, 2020
Former UK basketball player Dwight Anderson has passed away at the age of 59. He is always mentioned as one of the great athletes to ever wear the Blue and White
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) September 6, 2020
RIP to “The Blur” pic.twitter.com/sTqVepbd0p
So sad to hear about the passing of a dear friend and the greatest basketball player out of #Dayton, Ohio - The Blur - Dwight Anderson. #UK https://t.co/PKKVd9QigB
— Branson Wright (@BransonWright) September 6, 2020
Anderson played for the former Roth High School in Dayton, where he averaged a triple-double of 38 points, 14 rebounds and 11 assists a game as a senior in 1978.
He averaged 13 points per game for Kentucky in three seasons before transferring to USC, where he scored 20 points per game. While at USC, Anderson was the MVP of the Aloha Classic in Honolulu, where he hit 26-of-33 field-goal attempts.
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