Forward Braeden Anderson commits to Kansas

By Gary Bedore     Apr 10, 2011

Braeden ANderson, a 6-foot-8, 215-pound power forward, committed to Kansas University on Sunday, April 10, 2011.

Braeden Anderson, a 6-foot-8, 215-pound senior from Wilbraham and Monson Academy in Massachusetts, orally committed to Kansas University on Saturday.

Anderson said he chose KU over Kentucky, Arizona, Missouri and Memphis.

Anderson, who recently made a campus visit to KU, committed to KU assistant coach Joe Dooley during an in-home visit to his home in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, on Saturday night. Anderson, however, asked Dooley to keep it a secret so he could inform Self of the decision on Sunday morning, which he did.

“Coach (Self) was fired up. He said, ‘It makes my week. It makes my month now,” said Anderson, who made a campus visit to KU on March 8. “This wasn’t really planned, but everything felt right. When coach Dooley showed my parents the videos, it reminded me of my visit, and it felt like it was time to commit. I mean, I’m fired up. I honestly can’t wait to be part of the family in Lawrence.”

Anderson, who said he is a “face-up four man,” averaged 20 points and 11 rebounds this past season.

“The best thing about my trip was the Fieldhouse,” Anderson said. “I’m really looking forward to playing in there.”

Of possible immediate playing time, he said: “When I saw the (Morris) twins sign with agents, it was an eye-opener. I’ll let hard work and play do my talking. I’m sure coach Self and his staff will make the decision on my playing time. I want to do what I can to win another championship.”

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