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Andre Owens

Indy Express
Head coach
Personal information
Born	(1980-10-31) October 31, 1980 (age 44) Indianapolis, Indiana
Nationality	American
High school	Perry Meridian (Indianapolis, Indiana)
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
College	Indiana (2000–2001) Houston (2002–2005)
NBA Draft	2005 / Undrafted
Pro career	2005–2015
Coaching career	2020–present
League	TBL
Career history
As player:
2005–2006	Utah Jazz
2006–2007	Anaheim Arsenal
2007–2008	Indiana Pacers
2008–2009	Crvena zvezda
2009–2010	Türk Telekom
2010	Lokomotiv Kuban
2010	Bàsquet Manresa
2010–2011	Granada
2011	Donetsk
2011–2012	Lukoil Academic
2012–2013	Keravnos
2014	C.R.D. Libolo
2015	Zepter Vienna
As coach:
2021–present	Indy Express
Career highlights and awards
Bulgarian League All-Star (2012)
Medals FIBA Africa Clubs Champions Cup Gold Tunis 2014 Rec do Libolo

Andre Owens (born October 31, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player. He is now a head coach.

Andre Owens: A Basketball Journey

Andre Owens is a talented basketball player who played for many teams. He was a shooting guard, which means he was good at scoring points from far away. He played in the NBA and also for teams around the world.

Early Basketball Days

Andre Owens grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. He went to Perry Meridian High School. In his final year, he was chosen as an Indiana All-Star. This means he was one of the best high school players in the state.

After high school, Andre played college basketball. He first went to Indiana University. Later, he moved to the University of Houston to continue his college career.

Playing Pro Basketball

Andre Owens started his professional career in 2005. Even though he wasn't picked in the NBA draft, he still got a chance to play. He signed with the Utah Jazz as a free agent. A free agent is a player who can sign with any team they want.

NBA Journey

Andre played for the Utah Jazz in the 2005-06 NBA season. After that, he was traded to the Golden State Warriors. However, he didn't play any games for them.

In 2007, Andre signed a one-year deal with the Indiana Pacers. This was a special moment for him, as he was playing for a team in his home state.

Playing Overseas

In 2008, Andre decided to play basketball in Europe. He signed with a team called Crvena zvezda in Serbia. This was the start of his international career.

He then played for several other teams in different countries. He played in Turkey for Türk Telekom B.K., in Russia for Lokomotiv Kuban, and in Spain for Bàsquet Manresa and CB Granada. He also played in Ukraine for BC Donetsk and in Bulgaria for Lukoil Academic.

Later, he played in Cyprus for Keravnos B.C. and in Angola for C.R.D. Libolo. In 2015, he played for Zepter Vienna in Austria. Playing in so many different countries shows how much he loved basketball!

Life After Playing

In 2017, Andre played in the BIG3 League. This is a special league for former NBA players. After his playing career, Andre became a coach. He was named the General Manager (GM) of the Indy Express team. Now, he helps guide new players.

See also

In Spanish: Andre Owens para niños