STAMINA. In Stores Now
FRANKFORT — With Gov. Steve Beshear at his side, former University of Kentucky and NBA basketball star Derek Anderson spoke Thursday about his father’s death to lung cancer and his support for a statewide smoking ban. “Smoke-free workplaces make good sense for both health and our economy, so I hope the Kentucky legislature will make…
LEXINGTON – After Kentucky won the 1996 national championship, the UK players did not get title rings from the university because the NCAA thought the rings were too expensive. Other Kentucky championship teams after that, though, got rings and Wednesday night the 1996 national champions got their UK rings during a halftime ceremony of Kentucky’s…
EVANSVILLE — Basketball was Derek Anderson’s ticket to a better life, but he doesn’t believe that’s why he has been successful. For that, the former University of Kentucky standout and 11-year NBA guard credits stamina. He needed plenty of it, as well as tremendous perseverance, to survive growing up on the streets of Louisville, Ky.…
A former NBA player visits Evansville to share a message about stamina. Former Kentucky Wildcat and Miami Heat player Derek Anderson made a visit to Washington Middle School and shared with students how he overcame adversity. Anderson is the author of the book “Stamina” which tells of persevering through the trials of life. “Today’s message…
Former NBA star, UK legend and Olympic Gold Medalist Derek Anderson and Jordan Brands presents The Stamina NBA Skills Camp, August 1 – 3 in Louisville at Doss High School, 7601 St. Andrews Church Rd. The three day camp is designed for players wanting to sharpen their skills so they can have a competitive advantage…
Members of Kentucky’s 1995-96 national championship team never waste an opportunity to get back together. When they do, there’s a familiar script. They first catch up on each other’s lives and families, but it’s not long before they start reminiscing. There are too many memorable moments to count, but there seem to be two they…