Bulldogs' guard Tyler Johnson was named the team's Most Valuable Player for the 2012-13 season by the Fresno State coaching staff; roster taking shape for 2013-14 season.
Fresno State will honor the 30th anniversary of its 1983 NIT Title as the team welcomes Bulldog alumni to the Save Mart Center for tonight's home men's basketball game versus Boise State.
HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior at the Wilbraham & Monson Academy, he averaged 18 points and nine rebounds per game ... named Mr. Canada Basketball ... also named to Kentucky Derby Classic, All-Canada Classic, and a member of Canada senior Olympic team.
PERSONAL: Born Sept. 28, 1992 in Canada ... parents are Kingsley and Lori Anderson ... has five siblings - three brothers, Tegan, Kobe, Tavias, and two sisters, Jaya, and Kades ... enjoys playing video games ... favorite athlete is Kobe Bryant ... biggest athletic thrill is dunking on people ... most admires Will Smith ... chose to attend Fresno State because of the coaching staff ... also recruited by Arizona, Kentucky, Kansas, Tennessee, UCLA and UNLV ... majoring in political science.
