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'Sky's limit' for phenom page 3
Phenom Anderson plans his hoops road ahead
Date published: 5/7/2008
continued Justin's AAU team also helps him stay grounded. He said it doesn't focus solely on basketball. He said coaches also prep the players on how to conduct themselves publicly. He can also count on first cousin Jermon Bushrod, a King George County native and New Orleans Saints offensive lineman, for advice in that area. "We talk with him all the time about his mannerisms, handling the interviews and things of that nature," Edward Anderson said. "It's been a lot for him because he started getting looked at in the seventh grade. It's been rough, but I think he does a good job with it." A tough decision Those fans who were impressed with Justin last season at Courtland may have caught their last glimpse of him in a Cougars uniform. He's considering transferring to one of several private schools, which his father believes may better prepare him for a college career. "His parents are smart enough to make the right choice for their son," Courtland head coach J.T. Nino said. "I'm going to leave it up to their wisdom to do what they think is best for him." Bishop O'Connell (Alexandria), the Miller School (Charlottesville), Montrose Christian Academy (Rockville, Md.) and Benedictine (Richmond) are all interested in Anderson, but Courtland is still a possibility. Edward Anderson said a decision will be made sometime this month. "It's a need-to-know basis for everybody involved," Edward Anderson said. "Once we get him settled, we can say, 'He's there.' And all these people will start to move away from him." Edward Anderson said he's looking for a school that will play Justin at point guard instead of shooting guard and small forward, which he plays for his AAU team. He said the private schools are attractive because coaches have laid out a plan detailing how they will use him and develop his individual skills. It also doesn't hurt that each of those schools can point to current college or NBA players as alumni. E.J. Anderson is a Courtland alum, but hasn't encouraged his brother to go there. "I'm kind of neutral with that," E.J. Anderson said. "I graduated from Courtland, but at this point everyone has to realize he wants to be a big-time basketball player. So he needs to be put in the right direction to be a big-time basketball player."
Read more stories about Spotsylvania Date published: 5/7/2008
Thanks for the Positive Article
(posted by
diannevalentin
, May 8, 2008 10:26 am)
Thank you for such a positive article about my nephew Justin. He and his brother E. J. both remind me of my little brother, (their Dad), when he was playing high school basketball. I was proud of him and I am proud of Justin and E. J, Their sister Eurisha is a fantastic player as well! My brother and sister-in-law are doing a great job with them, academically and athletically!
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