Andrew Betts

Andy Betts
Personal information
Born (1977-05-11) 11 May 1977 (age 47)
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England
Listed height7 ft 1 in (2.16 m)
Listed weight275 lb (125 kg)
Career information
College
NBA draft1998: 2nd round, 50th overall pick
Selected by the Charlotte Hornets
Playing career1998–2012
PositionCentre
Career history
1998–1999Teamsystem Bologna
1999–2000Bipop Carire Reggio Emilia
2000Real Madrid
2000–2003AEK Athens
2003–2005TAU Cerámica
2005–2007DKV Joventut
2007–2008Cajasol Sevilla
2009–2010Aris Thessaloniki
2010–2011Budivelnyk Kyiv
2011–2012Lagun Aro GBC
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Andrew Richard Betts (born 11 May 1977) is a British former professional basketball player. He had a mostly international career.[1]

College career

After 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

Betts 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

Betts 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

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

  1. ^ "Andy Betts Back to Spain". 28 September 2011.