Bahamian Nathan Anderson commits to Panthers Men’s Basketball
University of Prince Edward Island Men’s Basketball Head Coach Tim Kendrick is pleased to announce that Nathan Anderson from Nassau, Bahamas, has committed to the Panthers for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The 6 foot, 6 ½ inch, 215-pound forward is a graduate of C.C. Sweeting High School.
“I am really ecstatic and excited to be attending a great school like UPEI,” said Anderson. “I really appreciate the opportunity that Coach Kendrick has given me. I will put my best foot forward and give my greatest effort, both in the classroom and on the court!”
“We are very pleased to add Nathan to our roster for the next five years,” said Kendrick. “He has good size and, from everything we have seen and heard, a willingness to work hard on the court and off. He is athletic, strong, and runs the court well. He will most definitely add to our front court depth, and we expect him to improve steadily throughout his career here at UPEI!”
Coach Kendrick said former Panther Basketball athlete Curtis Robinson played an important role in bringing Anderson to UPEI, adding that it is a pleasure for him to work with Panther alumni both currently on and off Island.
“I have certainly called on our UPEI alumni at times for recruiting help over my five years. A few that immediately come to mind are Peter Gordon, Curtis Robinson, and Kenny Duncan. Curtis has been instrumental in this case with bringing Nathan here. He even worked him out for us, and had it videoed and sent to me immediately. I talk to Peter several times a year, and Kenny has been great as well.”
Anderson has been accepted into the UPEI Faculty of Arts program.
About UPEI Athletics and Recreation
• Nine varsity sports and six club team programs
• Proud member of the AUS and CIS
• Athletic facilities include: Chi-Wan Young Sports Centre, UPEI Alumni Canada Games Place
• Home of Panther Sports Medicine
• Other facilities available to students and the community at large include: fitness centre, squash and racquetball courts, competition and leisure pool with hot tub, and two ice arenas
The University of Prince Edward Island prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions—Prince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan’s University—UPEI has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. UPEI is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.
