DETROIT (6/12/2026) -- The University of Detroit Mercy is in deep mourning as the Titans lost one of their own with the news of the passing of Turono Anderson, who entered eternal life earlier this week.

Anderson played in 103 games for the Titans from 1974-78, helping U-D to some of the greatest years in school history, averaging 6.2 points and 1.8 rebounds. 

During his time, the Titans were 86-25, including back-to-back 25-4 campaigns in his final two years. In 1977, U-D downed Middle Tennessee State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, while in 1978, the red and white defeated VCU in the first round of the NIT.

As a prep, he was an All-American and a finalist for Mr. Basketball at Detroit Kettering. He won the PSL scoring crown as a senior, averaging 25.7 points and 16.1 rebounds, breaking the school record with 42 points in a state tournament game. 

Visitation is set for Friday, June 19, from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Cantrell Rosetta Chapel in Eastpointe, while his funeral will be on June 20 at 1:00 p.m.