Andre Spencer facts for kids
| Personal information | |
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| Born | July 20, 1964 Stockton, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Died | August 4, 2020 (aged 56) |
| High school | Manual Arts (Los Angeles, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
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| NBA Draft | 1986 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1986–2002 |
| Career history | |
| 1986–1987 | Alviks BK |
| 1987–1988 | Wyoming Wildcatters |
| 1988–1989 | Cedar Rapids Silver Bullets |
| 1989 | Topeka Sizzlers |
| 1990–1992 | Maccabi Rishon LeZion |
| 1992–1993 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 1993 | Golden State Warriors |
| 1994 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1994–1995 | Estudiantes Caja Postal |
| 1995–1996 | JDA Dijon |
| 1996 | Hapoel Tel Aviv |
| 1996–1997 | LaCrosse Bobcats |
| 1996–1997 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1997–1998 | Sumitomo Metal Sparks |
| 1998 | Andino La Rioja |
| 1998–2001 | Ironi Ramat Gan |
| 2001–2002 | Hapoel Afula/Gilboa |
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Andre Devell Spencer (born July 20, 1964 – died August 4, 2020) was an American professional basketball player. He was 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighed 210 pounds. Andre played as a forward. He played college basketball for Bakersfield College and Northern Arizona University. Andre also played for three teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He spent six seasons playing in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
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Andre Spencer's Basketball Journey
Andre Spencer started his basketball career playing for Manual Arts High in Los Angeles. After high school, he played college basketball for the Bakersfield College Renegades from 1982 to 1984.
College Success at Northern Arizona
He then went to Northern Arizona University. There, he played for the Lumberjacks. In 1986, he earned special honors for his great playing in the Big Sky Conference.
During the 1985 season, Andre was one of the best players in the Big Sky Conference.
- He was second in steals, with 47 total.
- He was also second in steals per game, averaging 1.6.
- He ranked third in total points, scoring 548 points.
- He was also third in points per game, averaging 18.9.
- Andre was eighth in rebounds, grabbing 174 rebounds.
- He was also eighth in rebounds per game, averaging 8.0.
Playing in the NBA
Andre Spencer played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1992 to 1994. He played for three different NBA teams:
He was also briefly signed by the Miami Heat in October 1994. However, he was waived a few days later, before the 1994-95 NBA season began.
International Basketball Career
Andre Spencer also had a successful career playing basketball outside the United States. He played for six seasons in the Israeli Basketball Premier League.
- In 1991, he helped Maccabi Rishon LeZion reach the Israeli League finals.
- The next year, he had his best season in Israel, averaging 21.4 points per game for Maccabi Rishon LeZion.
He also played for other teams in Israel:
- Hapoel Tel Aviv
- Ironi Ramat Gan
- Hapoel Afula
Beyond Israel, Andre also played basketball in France for JDA Dijon.
Andre Spencer passed away on August 4, 2020, at the age of 56.
See also
In Spanish: Andre Spencer para niños
