Dwight Anderson, former Kentucky and USC basketball star, dies

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Dwight Anderson, who earned the nickname “The Blur” because of his speed on the court playing basketball at Kentucky and USC, has died. He was 61.

Anderson died Saturday at his home in Dayton, Ohio, according to the Montgomery County coroner’s office. The cause of death was not determined and autopsy results are pending.

The 6-foot-3 guard began his college career under coach Joe B. Hall at Kentucky, where he averaged 13.3 points and shot 51% from the field as a freshman during the 1979 season. He played in 11 games during the 1980 season for the Wildcats and averaged 10.7 points before transferring midseason to USC.

As a junior at USC in 1981, Anderson averaged 19.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 12 games. The following season he averaged 20.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 27 games. Anderson was selected All-Pac-10 first team and was an All-American honorable mention as he helped lead the Trojans to a 19-9 record and an NCAA tournament berth.Anderson is remembered by USC fans for a behind-the-backboard shot against Washington on March 6, 1982, at the Los Angeles Sports Arena.

 

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He died fr Acute Drug abuse complications. IOW- He was a junkie!

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