Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, April 9, 1991 TAG: 9104090057
SECTION: SPORTS PAGE: B-4 EDITION: METRO
SOURCE: Associated Press
DATELINE: ATLANTA LENGTH: Short
"The most important person to me is my mother, and I wanted to take care of her," Anderson said. "It's going to be hard to leave here."
Anderson declined to predict where he'll go in the June 26 draft, but said, "I hope and pray it's the top five."
Anderson reportedly considered staying another season at Tech after a poor shooting performance in the Yellow Jackets' second-round loss to Ohio State in the NCAA Tournament.
The 6-foot-2 sophomore said he decided to turn pro after speaking over the weekend with his mother and Tech coach Bobby Cremins. Cremins stood with his departing star at Monday's news conference.
"I support Kenny's decision 100 percent," Cremins said. "He's taking a bit of a gamble, but I believe he's doing the right thing because that's what he wants to do."
Anderson, who averaged 25.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists this season, said he hopes to return to Tech to finish his degree in textile management.
Anderson was a freshman sensation, averaging 20.6 points and 5.5 rebounds and leading the Yellow Jackets to their first Final Four.
by CNB