{{Short description|Canadian lacrosse player (born 1998)}}
{{Infobox lacrosse player | image = | image_size = | caption = | position = Midfielder | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 4 | weight_lb = 215 | class = | nll_team = Saskatchewan Rush | ncaa_team = Saint Joseph's | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|12|22|mf=y}} | birth_place = Calgary, Alberta, Canada | died = | nll_draft = 12th overall | nll_draft_year = 2023 | nll_draft_team = | website = | pll_team = Maryland Whipsnakes | former_pll_teams = California Redwoods | shoots = Left | career_start = 2024 | career_end = | medal templates = |career_highlights=NCAA * USILA All-American (Honorable Mention 2024) * All-Atlantic 10 (First-Team 2023, Second-Team 2024) * All-NEC (First-Team 2021, Second-Team 2022) * Saint Joseph's All-Time Points Leader }}
'''Levi Anderson''' (born December 22, 1998) is a Canadian professional lacrosse player for the Maryland Whipsnakes of the Premier Lacrosse League and the Saskatchewan Rush of the National Lacrosse League. He played college lacrosse at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
==Early life== Anderson attended Crescent Heights High School in Calgary, where he ran track.<ref name=SJU/> In Juniors, Anderson played a year with the Juniors B Victoria Shamrocks and during high school played for the Juniors A Okotoks Raiders.<ref name="SJU">{{cite web |title=Levi Anderson Bio |url=https://sjuhawks.com/sports/mens-lacrosse/roster/levi-anderson/8889 |website=SJU Hawks Men's Lacrosse |publisher=Saint Joseph's University}}</ref> Anderson led the Raiders to the Minto Cup in 2018, where he scored four goals and had five assists in four games.<ref>{{cite web |title=Levi Anderson |url=https://www.saskrush.com/players/detail/anderson |website=Saskatchewan Rush Roster |publisher=Saskatchewan Rush}}</ref>
Anderson committed to play for fellow Calgary native Taylor Wray at Saint Joseph's during his junior year.<ref name="IL">{{cite web |last1=Kinnear |first1=Matt |title=Levi Anderson's Box to Field Transition Helping SJU's 'Quarterback-Less' Offense Thrive |url=https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/levi-anderson-s-box-to-field-transition-helping-sju-s-quarterback-less-offense-thrive/59528 |website=Inside Lacrosse}}</ref>
==College Career== Anderson redshirted his first season on Hawk Hill to adjust to college across the continent and transition from box to field lacrosse.<ref name=IL/>
Anderson made an immediate impact for the Hawks. In his debut against St. Bonaventure, he scored four goals and one assist. On March 12th, the NCAA announced they were canceling all remaining winter and spring sports due to the spreading COVID-19 Pandemic.<ref name="COVID">{{cite web |title=NCAA cancels remaining winter and spring championships due to coronavirus concerns |url=https://www.ncaa.com/live-updates/ncaa-cancels-remaining-winter-and-spring-championships-due-coronavirus-concerns |website=NCAA |publisher=National Collegiate Athletic Association}}</ref> While this cut the season to only seven games, all NCAA athletes were granted an extra year of eligibility to compensate for the lost year.<ref name=COVID/> Anderson finished his shortened first season with 24 points, 15 goals and 9 assists.<ref name=SJU/>
In his second season, Anderson finished with 20 goals and 27 assists, earning him First-Team all NEC nods.<ref name=SJU/> Anderson had a hat-trick against Hobart, including the overtime game-winner.<ref name=SJU/>
Anderson broke out in his junior season. He had 64 points (second most in program history) with 32 assists (third most in program history. Anderson led the Hawks to their first NEC title in 2022, scoring two goals and two assists in the title game.<ref>{{cite web |title=2022 Northeast Conference Men's Lacrosse Championship |url=https://northeastconference.org/tournaments/?id=253 |website=NEC Men's Lacrosse |publisher=Northeast Conference}}</ref> The win brought St. Joe's to its first NCAA Tournament in program history. Anderson had a hat-trick in the loss to 4-seeded Yale.<ref name=SJU/> Anderson again won NEC honors, this season recognized as a Second-Team all-conference player.<ref name=SJU/>
Anderson opened the 2023 season scoring a hat-trick in each of the first three games.<ref name=SJU/> In a game against St. John's, Anderson broke the St. Joe's record for goals in a game with 8.<ref name=SJU/> On April 15th, Anderson scored his 100th collegiate goal, against Hobart, the Hawks went on to win 11-10.<ref>{{cite web |title=Dwyer Secures Late Game Winner in Men's Lacrosse 11-10 Win Over Hobart |url=https://sjuhawks.com/news/2023/4/15/mens-lacrosse-dwyer-secures-late-game-winner-in-mens-lacrosse-11-10-win-over-hobart.aspx |website=SJU Hawks Men's Lacrosse |date=15 April 2023 |publisher=Saint Joseph's University}}</ref> He finished the season with 50 points, 39 goals, 11 assists, earning him First-Team all Atlantic 10 honors.<ref name=SJU/> The Hawks lost to High Point in the A10 tournament semifinals, ending Anderson's senior season.<ref>{{cite web |title=2023 A10 MLax Championship |url=https://atlantic10.com/sports/2022/8/11/MLAX23.aspx |website=Atlantic 10 Conference}}</ref>
Anderson became the second Hawk to reach 200 career points on April 20th, 2024.<ref>{{cite web |title=Men's Lacrosse Celebrates Senior Day With Rout Over St. Bonaventure |url=https://sjuhawks.com/news/2024/4/20/mens-lacrosse-mens-lacrosse-celebrates-senior-day-with-rout-over-st-bonaventure.aspx |website=SJU Hawks Men's Lacrosse |date=20 April 2024 |publisher=Saint Joseph's University}}</ref> In the Atlantic 10 tournament semifinal match against UMass, Anderson passed his teammate, Matt Bohmer, for the all-time points record at St. Joe's. In the Atlantic 10 Championship Game, Anderson had his best game all season, scoring 7 goals and adding 2 assists, defeating Richmond 17-13.<ref>{{cite web |title=TICKET PUNCHED! Men's Lacrosse Defeats Richmond 17-13 to Earn Atlantic 10 Championship |url=https://sjuhawks.com/news/2024/5/4/mens-lacrosse-ticket-punched-mens-lacrosse-defeats-richmond-17-13-to-earn-atlantic-10-championship.aspx |website=SJU Hawks Men's Lacrosse |date=4 May 2024 |publisher=Saint Joseph's University}}</ref> He won the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award and Second-Team All-Conference honors in the Atlantic 10.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saint Joseph's Wins 2024 Atlantic 10 Men's Lacrosse Championship |url=https://atlantic10.com/news/2024/5/4/saint-josephs-wins-2024-atlantic-10-mens-lacrosse-championship.aspx |website=A10 MLax |date=11 July 2025 |publisher=Atlantic 10 Conference}}</ref> Anderson led the Hawks to their second NCAA Tournament, where they lost to #5 Virginia 17-11.<ref>{{cite web |title=2024 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament Bracket |url=https://www.ncaa.com/brackets/lacrosse-men/d1/2024 |website=NCAA |publisher=National Collegiate Athletic Association}}</ref>
==PLL Career== Anderson was originally drafted by the Chaos in the 2023 PLL Draft, but he chose to return to St. Joe's for his fifth year of eligibility, causing them to lose their draft rights.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Premier Lacrosse League |title=PLL on X |url=https://x.com/PremierLacrosse/status/1833233408807604513}}</ref>
In the 2024 PLL Draft, the California Redwoods selected Anderson with the 21st overall pick.<ref>{{cite web |title=PLL Draft |url=https://premierlacrosseleague.com/draft |website=Premier Lacrosse League}}</ref> On June 12th, the Redwoods traded Anderson to the Maryland Whipsnakes for a 2025 4th-Round pick.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lamberti |first1=Adam |title=Redwoods trade Levi Anderson to Whipsnakes for 2025 draft pick |url=https://premierlacrosseleague.com/articles/redwoods-trade-levi-anderson-to-whipsnakes-for-2025-draft-pick |website=Premier Lacrosse League |date=12 June 2024 }}</ref> Anderson did not appear in a game for the Redwoods.
Anderson debuted for the Maryland Whipsnakes on June 28th against the New York Atlas.<ref name="PLL">{{cite web |title=Levi Anderson |url=https://premierlacrosseleague.com/player/levi-anderson/stats |website=Premier Lacrosse League}}</ref> He shot 40%, scoring 2 goals, and adding an assist in his debut. He finished his rookie season with 9 goals and 4 assists.<ref name=PLL/>
In their 2024 semifinal upset of the 1-seeded Atlas, Anderson had his first career hat-trick, including the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNjrERSJ2sI&t=1253s overtime winner]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Kevin |title=PLL Semifinals: Levi Anderson Lifts Whipsnakes Past Atlas In Overtime For The Ages |url=https://www.insidelacrosse.com/article/pll-semifinals-levi-anderson-lifts-whipsnakes-past-atlas-in-overtime-for-the-ages/64031 |website=Inside Lacrosse}}</ref>
On April 14th 2026, Anderson was traded to the New York Atlas for the 32nd Overall Pick, as a part of a draft day trade. <ref>{{cite web |title=OFFICIAL TRADE: |url=http://x.com/PLLAtlas/status/2044136835002315116 |website=PLL Atlas on X |publisher=New York Atlas}}</ref>
==NLL Career== In the 2023 National Lacrosse League Draft, the Saskatchewan Rush selected Anderson with the 12th overall pick.<ref>{{cite web |title=DRAFT CENTRAL – 2023 NLL ENTRY DRAFT |url=https://www.nll.com/news/draft-central-2023-nll-entry-draft/ |website=National Lacrosse League |date=12 September 2023 }}</ref> Anderson was a highly touted prospect, not just at his natural position of forward. Due to his large frame and quickness, Anderson was viewed as a player who could defend and excel in scoring in the transition game.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Roblin |first1=Scott |title=Saskatchewan Rush top prospect Anderson excited to make an impact in first season |url=https://globalnews.ca/news/10875900/saskatchewan-rush-top-prospect-levi-anderson-rookie-2024/ |website=Global News}}</ref>
Anderson made his debut against the Halifax Thunderbirds on December 14th. He scored a goal, an assist, and caused a turnover in the overtime win.<ref>{{cite web |title=Saskatchewan Rush vs. Halifax Thunderbirds |url=https://www.nll.com/game/686586898/halifax-thunderbirds-vs-saskatchewan-rush/2024-12-14/ |website=National Lacrosse League}}</ref> He finished the regular season with 5 goals and 8 assists in 6 games.<ref name="nllstats">{{cite web |title=All Player Stats |url=https://www.nll.com/stats/all-player-stats/ |website=National lacrosse League}}</ref> The Rush made it to the NLL Final, Anderson played in game one, scoring a goal and an assist in the loss to the Buffalo Bandits.<ref name=nllstats/> The Bandits would go on to win the Final, 2 games to 1.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Buffalo Bandits are back-to-back-to-back NLL Cup Champions! |url=https://bandits.com/playoffs/ |website=Buffalo Bandits |publisher=National Lacrosse League}}</ref>
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Category:1998 births Category:Premier Lacrosse League players Category:Sportspeople from Calgary Category:Canadian lacrosse players {{DEFAULTSORT:Anderson, Levi}} Category:Living people