[1][2] A graduate of Oklahoma State University, Sanders, a guard and forward, played for Varese in the Italian league and Telindus Oostende in Belgium,[3] the Dakota Wizards of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA),[4] and the NBA Development League's Fayetteville Patriots.

After his fourth such contract (including training camp) expired, on March 26, 2006, the Spurs signed Sanders for the remainder of the season.

[6] He averaged 10.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 10 Euroleague games, and also helped Pau win the French Cup.

[7] However, in mid-December 2007 he was brought out of his contract by one of the top clubs in the ACB Unicaja Malaga[8] after seeing limited action due to a broken collarbone sustained in a car accident during the preseason.

[12] In December 2013, Sanders signed with CB Valladolid and left the team on 21 January 2014 because of non-payment from the club.