Sanders began his high school career at McKeel Academy in Lakeland, Florida, playing two seasons.

[1] After transferring to George W. Jenkins High School in spring of his second year, he enrolled at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida for his junior season.

[2][3] Sanders left IMG in November 2013 for family reasons, transferring to Kathleen High School in Lakeland.

[1] Sanders led West Oaks to the 2015 Sunshine Independent Athletic Association State Championship.

[4] Sanders played college basketball for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, recruited by former NBA player and coach Eddie Jordan.

[12] After the firing of Jordan and hiring of Steve Pikiell, Sanders considered transferring or declaring for the NBA draft but remained at Rutgers.

[11] During his junior year, Sanders averaged 15.2 points per game in the regular season and 24.7 ppg during the Big Ten Tournament.

On December 12, 2019, Sanders signed a multi-year deal with NBA G League team Lakeland Magic.