Andre Turner facts for kids
Andre Devalle Turner, born on December 13, 1964, is an American former professional basketball player. He played as a point guard in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 177 pounds, he was known for his quickness and skill.
Andre, nicknamed the "Little General" in college, played for Memphis State University (now the University of Memphis). After his playing career, he became a basketball coach. He is currently part of the basketball staff at the University of Memphis.
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| Personal information | |
| Born | December 13, 1964 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| High school | Mitchell (Memphis, Tennessee) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 177 lb (80 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Memphis State (1982–1986) |
| NBA Draft | 1986 / Round: 3 / Pick: 69th overall |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Pro career | 1986–2008 |
| Coaching career | 2010–present |
| League | American Athletic Conference |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1986 | Tampa Bay Flash |
| 1986–1987 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1986 | Boston Celtics |
| 1987 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1987 | Rhode Island Gulls |
| 1987–1988 | Houston Rockets |
| 1988 | Miami Tropics |
| 1988 | Calgary 88s |
| 1988–1989 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1989 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 1989–1990 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1989 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1989 | Charlotte Hornets |
| 1990 | La Crosse Catbirds |
| 1990 | Memphis Rockers |
| 1990–1991 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1991–1992 | Memphis Rockers |
| 1991 | Washington Bullets |
| 1992–1994 | Ourense |
| 1994–1996 | Zaragoza |
| 1996–1998 | Joventut |
| 1998–2001 | Sevilla |
| 2001–2002 | Cáceres |
| 2003 | Universidad Complutense |
| 2003–2004 | Valladolid |
| As coach: | |
| 2010–2015 | Mitchell HS (assistant) |
| 2015–2021 | Mitchell HS |
| 2021–2024 | Lane |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Andre Turner's College Basketball Journey
Andre Turner had a very exciting college basketball career. He played for Memphis State University from 1982 to 1986. His most memorable season was his junior year.
Reaching the Final Four
In his junior season, Andre and his teammates, including Keith Lee, Baskerville Holmes, and William Bedford, made it to the Final Four. This is a huge achievement in college basketball. Andre helped his team get there by making three game-winning shots in a row!
- The first game-winner was in an overtime game against UAB.
- The second winning shot came against Boston College.
- The third shot, against the University of Oklahoma, sent the Tigers to the Final Four.
They eventually lost to Villanova, who went on to win the championship that year.
College Statistics Overview
Andre's college stats show how important he was to his team. He played in 132 games during his college career. He averaged 10.9 points, 5.8 assists, and 2.1 steals per game.
| Legend | |||||
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982–83 | Memphis | 31 | - | 32.5 | .518 | - | .806 | 1.1 | 4.1 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 9.9 |
| 1983–84 | Memphis | 33 | - | 31.9 | .457 | - | .667 | 1.4 | 4.5 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 8.2 |
| 1984–85 | Memphis | 34 | - | 34.0 | .498 | - | .714 | 2.3 | 6.6 | 1.6 | 0.1 | 11.4 |
| 1985–86 | Memphis | 34 | - | 33.4 | .478 | - | .854 | 2.0 | 7.7 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 13.9 |
| Career | 132 | - | 33.0 | .487 | - | .757 | 1.7 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 10.9 | |
Andre Turner's Professional Basketball Career
Andre Turner was chosen by the Los Angeles Lakers in the 1986 NBA draft. He played for seven different teams in the NBA. These teams included the Boston Celtics and the Philadelphia 76ers.
Playing in the NBA
In total, Andre played 170 games in the NBA. He averaged 4.1 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. His best year in the NBA was during the 1990–91 season. That year, he averaged 5.9 points and 4.4 assists in 70 games for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Playing Outside the NBA
Besides the NBA, Andre also played in other leagues. He played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for the La Crosse Catbirds. He helped them win the CBA Championship in 1990. He also played in the World Basketball League for the Memphis Rockers.
After his time in American leagues, Andre played professionally in Spain. In 1997, while playing for Joventut Badalona, he won the Spanish King's Cup title. He was even named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of that tournament! He also played in the top European league, the EuroLeague, with Sevilla.
NBA Career Statistics
Here are Andre Turner's statistics from his time in the NBA.
Regular Season Stats
| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–87 | Boston | 3 | 0 | 6.0 | .400 | .000 | .000 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| 1987–88 | Houston | 12 | 0 | 8.3 | .353 | .143 | .714 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 2.9 |
| 1988–89 | Milwaukee | 4 | 0 | 3.3 | .500 | .000 | .000 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 1.5 |
| 1989–90 | Los Angeles | 3 | 0 | 10.3 | .154 | .000 | .000 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| 1989–90 | Charlotte | 8 | 0 | 10.5 | .360 | .000 | 1.000 | 0.4 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 2.8 |
| 1990–91 | Philadelphia | 70 | 1 | 20.1 | .439 | .364 | .736 | 2.2 | 4.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 5.9 |
| 1991–92 | Washington | 70 | 3 | 12.4 | .425 | .063 | .792 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 4.1 |
| Career | 170 | 4 | 14.8 | .422 | .237 | .764 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 4.5 | |
Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–91 | Philadelphia | 8 | 0 | 23.6 | .438 | .333 | .813 | 1.6 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 7.3 |
Andre Turner's Coaching Career
After his playing days, Andre Turner became a basketball coach. He started as an assistant coach at Mitchell High School in Memphis. He then became the head coach there in 2015.
During his time at Mitchell High, the school won three state championships. These wins happened in 2014, 2015, and 2016. On April 15, 2021, Andre Turner was named the head coach for Division II Lane College. Lane College is part of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC).
See also
In Spanish: Andre Turner para niños
