Georgia State University Athletics

OVERVIEW:

Played in 27 of 30 games as a freshman, with seven starts in her 318 minutes played...Had one double-figure game...Signed with the program in November during the 2006 early signing period... Is a very physical and aggressive player who uses her strength to advantage on the boards... Can contribute at both forward positions...Is an excellent student.

2007-08:

Scored 51 points (1.9) with 59 rebounds (2.2) and 10 blocked shots in her freshman campaign...Played in 27 of the 30 games and drew seven starting assignments.

Had first double-figure game against top-10 ranked North Carolina with 13 points, four rebounds and two blocked shots in her 28 minutes against the Tar Heels. Was 5-of-9 from field and 3-of-4 from the line in that game.

Had personal-best 8 rebounds vs. Delaware (1/24) with six of those on the offensive end...Played season-high 37 minutes vs. Towson (2/3) and had eight points (4-of-7 field goals), four rebounds, three assists, a block and a steal...Also had eight points vs. Jacksonville State (11/24) on 4-of-7 shooting with three rebounds in 20 minutes...Had five rebounds in 18 minutes at VCU (1/13)...Grabbed five rebounds at Drexel (2/7) in 21 minutes...Grabbed 3 rebounds in her four minutes in the CAA Tournament game vs. W & M (3/13).

HIGH SCHOOL:

Three-year varsity letterwinner for head coach Roger Grantham and the Panthers... Averaged 21 points, 15 rebounds, five assists and five blocked shots as a senior... Totaled 32 points, 19 rebounds, eight assists and six blocked shots in her first game of the 2006-07 season... Selected Bi-City All-Region as a sophomore and a junior... Received the Wendy’s Heisman Award in 2006-07... Was a 2007 McDonald’s All-American nominee... Averaged 20 points, 15 rebounds, five blocked shots and three assists per game as a junior... Selected to the Bi-City All-Star game... As a junior, was named to the South team by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) for the North-South All-Star game... Garnered “Page 1” nominee honors in 2006-07... Averaged 19 points, 12 rebounds, five blocked shots and two assists per game as a sophomore and 15 points, 10 rebounds and three blocked shots per game as a freshman.

Voted team most valuable player for four consecutive seasons... Selected a 2005-06 Class 6A second team All-Star by the Alabama Independent Schools Association... Member of a squad that ended a 20-year losing streak to Smiths Stations’ rival high school... Also played on the first Smiths Station team to make the state playoffs...Team finished 21-5 that season.

Earned one varsity letter in track and field... Selected Bi-City all-Region in track and field as a senior... Finished third in the state in the javelin at the 2007 AHSAA Track and Field Championships... Made the honor roll every year... Attended the Scholars Banquet for Bi-City.

PERSONAL:

Full name is Danielle Beaulah Anderson... Born Sept. 8, 1988, in Columbus, Ga.... Parents are Connie and Thomas Anderson... Has a younger sister, Ashley... Mother, Connie, was a star player in basketball at Chattahoochee Valley Community College.

Enjoys reading novels, writing, watching movies and spending time with friends... Fan of Dwayne Wade, Candace Parker and the Miami Heat... Plans on attending graduate school... Her mother, Connie, inspires her the most in sports... Current goal is to consistently become starter and post double-doubles... Chose Georgia State because she felt like a part of the team, loved the atmosphere and felt honored to play for Coach Henry... Also received interest (academically and athletically) from Troy, Florida A&M, South Alabama, South Carolina, Old Dominion, Vanderbilt, Middle Tennessee and Southern Mississippi.

Majoring in chemistry and intending to minor in pharmacy.

CAREER HIGHS:

Points: 13 at North Carolina, 11/19/07

Rebs: 8 vs. Delaware, 1/24/08

Blocks: 2 at North Carolina, 11/19/07

Assists: 2 vs. Jackson State, 11/27/07

Steals: 2 vs. Delaware, 1/24/08

ANDERSON’S GEORGIA STATE STATISTICS