Kenny Sanders is an American former

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player for

George Mason University George Mason University (GMU) is a Public university, public research university in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Located in Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C., the university is named in honor of George Mason, a Founding Father ...

. Sanders came to George Mason from McKinley Technical High School in

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He was the

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's (CAA) Rookie of the Year in 1986 and its Player of the Year in 1988.The Tao of Coach L - The Mason Spirit - George Mason University
Retrieved on May 31, 2012. As a senior, he led the

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to their first ever

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in 1989 after being selected to his third straight All-CAA First Team. Sanders is currently George Mason University's second all-time leading scorer in men's basketball history. His 2,177

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trail only Carlos Yates (2,420).Virginia State Basketball Records
. Retrieved on June 21, 2008. Kenny finished his collegiate career as one of fewer than 100

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Division I men's basketball players with 2,000+ points and 1,000+

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. In addition to his 2,177 points, he also grabbed 1,026 rebounds in 107 career games. After graduation, Sanders was selected by the Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets in the 1989 CBA draft as the 11th pick in the third round (43rd overall).1989 CBA draft selections
. Retrieved on June 21, 2008.

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