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Andrew Richard Betts (born 11 May 1977) is a British former professional basketball player. He had a mostly international career.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 May 1977 Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England |
| Listed height | 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) |
| Listed weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 1998: 2nd round, 50th overall pick |
| Selected by the Charlotte Hornets | |
| Playing career | 1998–2012 |
| Position | Centre |
| Career history | |
| 1998–1999 | Teamsystem Bologna |
| 1999–2000 | Bipop Carire Reggio Emilia |
| 2000 | Real Madrid |
| 2000–2003 | AEK Athens |
| 2003–2005 | TAU Cerámica |
| 2005–2007 | DKV Joventut |
| 2007–2008 | Cajasol Sevilla |
| 2009–2010 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| 2010–2011 | Budivelnyk Kyiv |
| 2011–2012 | Lagun Aro GBC |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
College career
editAfter starting his career as a junior youth club player with the Leicester Riders, Betts played college basketball at C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, from 1994 to 1997, and also later at Long Beach State University, from 1997 to 1998. He averaged 18.7 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, as a senior at Long Beach State.
Professional career
editBetts was selected in the 1998 NBA draft, by the Charlotte Hornets, in the second round, with the 50th overall draft pick. Betts started his pro club career with Fortitudo Bologna, in the Italian A League, in the 1998–99 season.
National team career
editBetts started his career with the English national team in 1996, at age 19. He was named England's Young Player of the Year, and also England's Player of the Year twice. During his national team career, Betts played for both the senior English national team and the senior Great Britain national team. With Great Britain, he played at the 2009 FIBA EuroBasket.
Personal life
editThis section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (August 2021) |
Betts has four children, including Lauren. He is the sporting ambassador for his hometown club the Leicester Riders. He lives in Centennial, Colorado, USA.
References
edit- ^ "Andy Betts Back to Spain". 28 September 2011.