Anthony Q. Anderson joined the FMU family as head men's basketball coach in spring 2026. Anderson brings nearly three decades of collegiate coaching and administrative experience, having coached at every level of the game, including NCAA Division I, junior college, NAIA, HBCU, and high school, along with extensive experience in AAU basketball and player development.
Most recently, Anderson served as Head Men’s Basketball Coach at the University of Fort Lauderdale, where he built the program from the ground up into a nationally recognized competitor. Under his leadership, the program earned multiple national rankings, achieved 100+ wins, and consistently competed at a high level within NCCAA Division I.
Coach Anderson led the Eagles to multiple NCCAA appearances, coached eight All-Conference players, and guided the program to the 2023 South Regional Championship and a Final Four appearance. During the 2024–25 season, the Eagles finished sixth nationally in the NCCAA.
Most recently, Anderson was named the South Regional Coach of the Year for the 2025–26 season, a postseason honor recognizing his leadership and the program’s outstanding performance.
Throughout his career, Anderson has demonstrated a commitment to student-athlete development both on and off the court, taking pride in maintaining a 97% graduation rate among his players. His coaching background includes stops at the University of Miami, Florida International University, Broward College, Lamar University, Central Connecticut State University, Tulane University, the University of New Orleans, Dillard University, and McNeese State University, among others, giving him a comprehensive understanding of building and sustaining competitive programs.
In addition to his coaching success, Anderson brings extensive experience in program administration, compliance, fundraising, and community engagement. He has led fundraising initiatives generating over $100,000 in support of student-athlete development and program growth, while also building strong relationships with alumni, donors, and community partners.
A respected figure in the basketball community, Anderson has deep recruiting ties throughout South Florida and across the state, positioning FMU to attract top talent while maintaining strong connections with local high school and AAU programs.
