1992-93 (OHIO STATE)
Missed the first six games of the season after breaking his right hand in an exhibition game ... Played in 22 games, starting the final eight ... Finished the season as the Buckeyes' third-leading scorer (10.2 ppg) and rebounder (3.3)... Led the team in steals with 43 and shot 80.9% from the foul line ... Named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team ... Scored in double figures 11 times, including the last seven games... Top game was 23 vs. Purdue ... Best all-around game vs. Wisconsin with 12 points, eight assists, seven rebounds and five steals... Named Co-Most Inspirational Player by the team ... Named MVP at the U.S. Olympic Festival.
GMESE2
Attended Louisville Doss, where he was a finalist for Mr. Basketball honors... Averaged 24 points and nearly 10 boards as a senior, leading the Dragons to a 29-4 record ... Had planned to sign with Louisville but chose Ohio State after two-time All-America Jimmy Jaclcson opted for the NBA ... Coached by Kevin Salyer.
PITINO ON ANDERSON
"Derek Anderson is a very exciting player to coach. He creates and he makes things happen."