Alan Jeffery Anderson (born October 16, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player. College career Anderson attended Michigan State University (MSU), where he played college basketball with the Michigan State Spartans men's basketball team. During his college career he was one of MSU's best ball handlers. He was the team's primary point guard during his junior season. Anderson, as a college senior, averaged 13.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, earning All-Big Ten Conference Team honors. He also helped lead the Spartans to the 2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament's Final Four. He was voted the team's MVP by the team's players and the media as a senior. He earned his bachelor's degree in family community services from Michigan State in August 2005. Professional career Charlotte Bobcats (2005–2006) Anderson signed with the Charlotte Bobcats in August 2005. He was waived by the Bobcats on November 28, 2006. but re-signed him on March 17, 2007 for the rest of the 2006–07 season. Tulsa 66ers (2006–2007) Anderson played with the NBA D-League's Tulsa 66ers during the 2006–07 season., averaging 15.8 points per game. Return to Charlotte (2007) Anderson was re-signed by the Charlotte Bobcats on March 17, 2007, for the rest of the 2006–07 season. Virtus Bologna (2007–2008) On September 13, 2007, Anderson signed a contract with the Italian League club Virtus Bologna. Triumph Lyubertsy (2008) After spending one season with Bologna, Anderson signed with the Russian League club Triumph Lyubertsy in 2008. Cibona Zagreb (2008–2009) Anderson joined the Adriatic League club Cibona Zagreb on December 31, 2008. Maccabi Tel Aviv (2009–2010) On May 24, 2009, Anderson signed with the Israeli League club Maccabi Tel Aviv. He left after one year. New Mexico Thunderbirds (2010) Anderson was selected by the New Mexico Thunderbirds with the second overall pick in the 2010 NBA Development League Draft. Through 10 games with New Mexico, Anderson averaged 21.3 points per game, including a season high of 34 points against the Idaho Stampede on November 20. FC Barcelona (2010–2011) On December 21, 2010, Anderson signed with Spanish League club FC Barcelona, the 2009–10 EuroLeague champion. He was voted MVP of the 2010–11 Spanish King's Cup. Anderson was a key player in the final, chalking up 19 points in the win. He left after one season. Toronto Raptors (2012–2013) On March 26, 2012, Anderson signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors. On April