Aerick Sanders

Aerick Rashal Sanders (born June 1, 1982) is a retired American professional basketball player and current Director of Player Personnel at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He was the former assistant coach of the New Mexico State men's basketball team during the 2013-2017 seasons. During his professional career as a player, he played at the power forward position internationally, including as a member of the Strasbourg IG, Aliaga Petkim and Academia Coimbre basketball clubs respectively.

Aerick Sanders
New Mexico State Aggies
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueWestern Athletic Conference
Personal information
Born (1982-06-01) June 1, 1982
Los Angeles, California
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolJunipero Serra (Gardena, California)
CollegeSan Diego State (2000–2004)
NBA draft2004 / Undrafted
Playing career2004–2011
PositionPower forward
Number8, 34
Coaching career2012–present
Career history
As player:
2004–2005Tuborg Pilsener
2005Hapoel Tel Aviv B.C.
2005–2006CB Ciudad de Huelva
2006–2007Strasbourg IG
2007–2008ASK Riga
2008Aliağa Petkim
2008–2009JDA Dijon Basket
2009–2010SPO Rouen Basket
2011Académica Coimbra
As coach:
2012–2013Montana State (assistant)
2013–presentNew Mexico State (assistant)

College career

Sanders was a standout basketball player at San Diego State. He was an All-Mountain West selection and team captain as a senior for the Aztecs. He averaged 16.1 points and 9.8 rebounds in his final season. Additionally, Sanders led Aztecs to the NCAA Tournament following a Mountain West Tournament Championship in 2002.[1]

Professional career

After Sanders completed his career at San Diego State Aztecs men's basketball in 2004, he went on to play professionally overseas. Aerick played for six seasons with clubs such as Tuborg (Turkey), Ciudad de Huelva (Spain), Strasbourg (France), ASK Riga (Latvia), Aliaga (Turkey), Dijon (France), SPO Rouen (France) and Academica (Portugal) before a devastating knee injury ended his playing career.[2]

Coaching career

Shortly after his professional career came to an end, Sanders began his own sports academy focused on helping players develop their skills on the court. The Sanders Sports Academy provided training for players at the professional level and aspiring basketball players at the grade school level.

Sanders spent the 2012-13 season as an assistant coach at Montana State. Aerick Sanders joined the New Mexico State Aggies men's basketball team as an assistant coach in June 2013.[3]

References
  1. Sanders scheming vs. his alma mater
  2. Aerick Sanders: The Evolution of a Student to a Teacher
  3. http://www.ktsm.com/sports/menzies-adds-sanders-and-brand-nmsu-basketball-staff Menzies adds Sanders and Brand to NMSU basketball staff
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