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Andre Wakefield
Personal information
Born (1955-01-11) January 11, 1955 (age 69)
Chicago, Illinois
Nationality American
High school Crane (Chicago, Illinois)
Listed height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight 175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
College
  • College of Southern Idaho (1974–1976)
  • Loyola Chicago (1976–1978)
NBA Draft 1978 / Round: 5 / Pick: 107th overall
Selected by the Phoenix Suns
Pro career 1978–1981
Career history
1978 Chicago Bulls
1978–1979 Detroit Pistons
1979 Utah Jazz
1980 Anchorage Northern Knights
1980–1981 Billings Volcanos

Andre Wakefield (born January 1, 1955) is a retired American professional basketball player. He was a 6'2½" (189 cm) 175 lb (79 kg) guard. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he played high school basketball at Crane High School and collegiately at the College of Southern Idaho and Loyola University Chicago. He played briefly in the NBA from 1978 to 1980.

NBA

Wakefield was selected with the 19th pick in the 5th round of the 1978 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. In two seasons with Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz, he averaged 2.3 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. After his playing days, he became an assistant coach at Loyola.

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