Dylan Anderson's dream was to play quarterback, but he was dissuaded by a former football coach — the popular comedian Frank Caliendo.
Joe McHugh Cronkite News GILBERT — At 7 feet tall, Gilbert Perry High School senior center Dylan Anderson is used to people asking, “What’s the weather like up there?” or “Can you grab this off the top shelf?” He is accustomed to having to duck under door frames or showerheads and not being allowed on amusement park rides because he’s too tall. But until relatively recently, he wasn’t well-acquainted with basketball.
His dream was to play quarterback, but he was dissuaded by a former football coach — the popular comedian Frank Caliendo, who suggested he switch to basketball. As a freshman, Anderson was already playing varsity ball, and he hasn’t relinquished his starting spot since. When he arrived at Perry, Anderson was already 6 feet 10 but skinny, Perry coach Sam Duane said. With time, Anderson filled out and proved he was more than just a tall kid. He actually had skills that separated him from the crowd.
“It feels great,” Anderson said. “It feels like the work that me and my dad have always put in is paying off.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
FIBA Bans Russia From Competing Amid Invasion of UkraineFIBA announced all Russian teams and officials are no longer allowed compete in FIBA Basketball and 3x3 Basketball competitions amid the country’s invasion of Ukraine
Read more »
Frank Erwin Center hosts final Texas men’s basketball game Monday nightThe Erwin Center hosted its final Texas men’s basketball game on Monday. Since it’s opening in 1977, the Erwin Center has played host to a variety of events over the years.
Read more »
NCAA Basketball: Major conference races going down to the wire in final weekAn unprecedented day of chaos led to changes nearly everywhere in the AP Top 25, except the top two spots. It also tightened up major conference races across the country. Heading into the final week of the regular season, the…
Read more »
Crypto investment funds attract $36M in capital despite market turmoilHas the market bottomed? Crypto investment funds continue to attract capital despite geopolitical tensions.
Read more »
Kids with special needs play ball in Lower Merion Challenger ProgramsBasketball is just one of many sports changing the lives of local kids with special needs.
Read more »