Up Close With James Anderson

Up Close With James AndersonUp Close With James Anderson

Nickname:

Big James, Shorty

Tell us something about yourself that few people know:

I can play the guitar a little

Favorite professor at BYU:

Kim Jackson

What you wish you had known as a freshman (or high schooler):

That college would be a lot harder than high school

Favorite arena to play in other than the Marriott Center:

Sun Devil Gymnasium back in high school

Any pre-game rituals?

None really

Favorite quote:

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t fake.” – Wayne Gretzki

Why BYU?

Good atmosphere, close to home

Favorite basketball moment:

There are many

One rule you’d like changed in basketball:

Make dunks worth three points

First person you call after a game:

Nobody, maybe my dad

Last person you sent a text to:

The wife

Favorite TV show as a child:

Rugrats on Nickelodeon

Any hidden talents?

None

What scares you?

Snakes and being paralyzed

Best date you’ve been on:

All of the dates I’ve been on with my wife

Do you have a Hollywood crush?

Jessica Simpson

If you could be on a reality show, what one would it be?

Deal or No Deal

What kind of car do you drive?

Truck and when it’s not freezing a 50cc scooter

What phone do you have?

LG Chocolate

Favorite treat:

Banana cream pie

Favorite high school moment:

Spring break because I don’t have that here

Person who knows you the best:

The Lord