STANFORD, Calif. – Kyle Smith, the Anne and Tony Joseph Director of Men’s Basketball, has announced the signing of Drew Anderson (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.). Anderson is the fifth member of Stanford’s highly-rated recruiting class of 2026, joining Elias Obenyah, Aziz Olajuwon, Julius Price and Isaiah Rogers.
Anderson is rated as a four-star signing from 247Sports and ESPN, as a consensus top-25 player from the state of California.
A versatile, 6-foot-10 forward who can play multiple positions, Anderson averaged 21 points and 10 rebounds per game as a senior, helping Santa Margarita Catholic to back-to-back Trinity League championships in 2025 and 2026, including a 28-6 record as a senior with a top-five team ranking in California.
Anderson was named the Trinity League Co-Player of the Year, along with Christian Collins, a top-10 national recruit in the 2026 class, and he is a two-time All-Trinity League first team selection. As a senior, he was also an honoree to the All-Southern California and All-Orange County teams.
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“Drew Anderson is someone we have been recruiting since we landed at Stanford. He is an achiever in the classroom and on the court that Stanford fans will love immediately. Drew helped lead Santa Margarita to an outstanding season, where was named Co-Player of the Year in a strong league. He is a forward who will give us an inside/outside scoring threat with the ability to gather rebounds at a high level.
He chose Stanford over other prestigious basketball programs because this is where he wants to be. We are thrilled to have him!” – Kyle Smith
“Drew is the ultimate competitor. He shows up every single day ready to compete, be coached, and do whatever is necessary for our team to have success. He consistently sets the tone with his toughness, discipline, and unselfishness. That mindset is what separates him and is a big reason why he’s earned this opportunity. Drew has had a tremendous impact on our program and culture. He embodies everything we value: work ethic, leadership, and team-first mentality.
His growth as a player has been unmatched and he’s helped elevate everyone around him. We’re incredibly proud of him and excited to see him continue his trajectory at Stanford, where he will represent their program at the highest level.” – Justin Bell, Santa Margarita Catholic Head Coach