Ka’Niya KJ Anderson is a 5'8" Power Forward/Center in the 2027 class.
KJ Anderson attends Overland in Colorado and plays club basketball for Colorado Hoopsters.
KJ Anderson's Player Profile was created on June 8, 2023.
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Ka’Niya
KJ AndersonPF/C
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Overland
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CO
The Expo Colorado: Five Players Who Dominated the Floor
We’ve seen how dominant KJ can be in the post but her game continues to become more. She...
Written by Brandyn Newbins
Ka’Niya
KJ AndersonPF/C
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Overland
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CO
The Expo Colorado: Introducing Team One
Anderson was a bully in the paint and also shot a high percentage from three at the top...
Written by Brandyn Newbins
Ka’Niya
KJ AndersonPF/C
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Overland
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CO
Colorado Hoopsters: Standouts Who Caught My Eye in Chicago
KJ controlled the glass coming away with rebounds that gave her team extra possessions. What made her even...
Written by Brandyn Newbins
Ka’Niya
KJ AndersonPF/C
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Overland
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CO
Colorado Live: Paint Presence Players Who Made Their Mark
KJ is a good fit with her new school bringing toughness and physicality to the paint on both...
Written by Brandyn Newbins
Ka’Niya
KJ AndersonPF/C
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Overland
|
CO
Setting the Tone — Play-In Names Ready to Make Noise
With Denver South set to host Pueblo West a big performance from KJ could decide who advances. Since...
Written by Brandyn Newbins
Ka’Niya
KJ AndersonPF/C
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Overland
|
CO
Setting the Standard: Top Seven Players in the 6A City League
A walking double-double whose confidence has continued to grow as the season has gone on. She plays freely...
Written by Brandyn Newbins
Ka’Niya
KJ AndersonPF/C
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Overland
|
CO
Owning the Glass: 6A’s Top Rebounders Making a Difference
After a monster performance at the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas where she pulled down 25 rebounds KJ...
Written by Brandyn Newbins
Ka’Niya
KJ AndersonPF/C
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Overland
|
CO
Key Performers as Mullen and Denver South Clash on Monday Night
KJ was a force on the defensive end for Denver South, making her presence known with countless blocks...
Written by Brandyn Newbins
Ka’Niya
KJ AndersonPF/C
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Overland
|
CO
Denver South Girls Basketball: Rising Group Ready to Make A Name
KJ is a huge post presence who has the ability to change the entire direction of a game...
Written by Brandyn Newbins
Ka’Niya
KJ AndersonPF/C
Class
2027
Height
5'8"
HS
Overland
|
CO
Uprise Elite 100 Camp: Inside-Out Threats Who Dominated
KJ brought a presence to the floor, dominating inside with her back to the basket and finishing at...
Written by Brandyn Newbins
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We’ve seen how dominant KJ can be in the post but her game continues to become more. She is now capable of stepping out and knocking down the three while also putting the ball on the floor in transition and making the right read. Being in better shape has helped open up more of her game and allows her to impact possessions in different ways.
Anderson was a bully in the paint and also shot a high percentage from three at the top of the key. She handled the ball well in traffic, giving her the ability to impact the offense from multiple areas of the floor.
KJ controlled the glass coming away with rebounds that gave her team extra possessions. What made her even more dangerous was her ability to grab the rebound and immediately push the ball in transition herself. She also finished through contact around the basket, earning frequent trips to the free-throw line with her physical style of play.
KJ is a good fit with her new school bringing toughness and physicality to the paint on both ends of the floor. She secures rebounds snatching the ball out of the air and turning defense into offense. With her playing more interior role she has become an even bigger force around the basket.
With Denver South set to host Pueblo West a big performance from KJ could decide who advances. Since returning from injury, she has dominated the glass and controlled the paint, whether facing up or playing with her back to the basket. When she’s establishing position and finishing inside, she gives her team a completely different edge.
A walking double-double whose confidence has continued to grow as the season has gone on. She plays freely and consistently capitalizes on opportunities in the mid-range area. Her steady production makes her a reliable force every night.
After a monster performance at the Tarkanian Classic in Las Vegas where she pulled down 25 rebounds KJ comes in second on the list. Rebounding is a huge reason her team gives itself a chance to win every single night. Her ability to own the glass sets the tone and anchors everything her team wants to do.
KJ was a force on the defensive end for Denver South, making her presence known with countless blocks and strong help-side defense. Her rim protection led directly to transition opportunities, giving South extra momentum on both ends of the floor. On top of that, she controlled the glass and finished through contact around the basket.
KJ is a huge post presence who has the ability to change the entire direction of a game for her team. She finishes through contact with confidence, making her a reliable option around the basket. On top of that, she’s becoming solid in the mid-range, giving her more ways to score and keeping defenses honest.
KJ brought a presence to the floor, dominating inside with her back to the basket and finishing at the rim almost every time she got a touch. Her jump shot was smooth keeping defenders guessing whether she’d face up or power through. On the glass she battled for every rebound and changed shots defensively. The physicality she plays with makes her one of the most unstoppable players.