DeAndre' Bembry facts for kids
Bembry with the Atlanta Hawks in 2020
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| Free agent | |
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| Small forward / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | July 4, 1994 Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
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| College | Saint Joseph's (2013–2016) |
| NBA Draft | 2016 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall |
| Selected by the Atlanta Hawks | |
| Pro career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2020 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2016–2017 | →Salt Lake City Stars |
| 2017–2018 | →Erie BayHawks |
| 2020–2021 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2021–2022 | Brooklyn Nets |
| 2022 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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DeAndre' Pierre' Bembry (born July 4, 1994) is an American professional basketball player. He played for several teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA), including the Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, and Milwaukee Bucks. Before joining the NBA, DeAndre' played college basketball for Saint Joseph's University. He was recognized as the Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year in 2016. This was a big achievement, as he was the first player from Saint Joseph's to win this award since 2009. He was also named to the All-Defensive Team for his great defense. In 2016, the Atlanta Hawks picked him as the 21st player in the 2016 NBA draft.
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Early Life & High School Basketball
DeAndre' Bembry started his high school basketball journey at Rocky River High School in Mint Hill, North Carolina. Later, he moved to St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey. During his senior year at St. Patrick, he was an amazing player, averaging 21.8 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. His excellent performance earned him a spot on the New Jersey All-State First Team. He was also named the 2013 Union County Player of the Year.
College Basketball Journey
Freshman Year Success
As a freshman at Saint Joseph's University, DeAndre' Bembry quickly made a name for himself. He won the Atlantic-10 Rookie of the Year award. He helped his team, the Saint Joseph's Hawks, reach the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2008. They achieved this by winning their conference championship. His team included other talented players like future NBA guard Langston Galloway.
Sophomore Season Highlights
In his second year, the Hawks faced some challenges because they lost four senior players. However, DeAndre' was a standout player. He led his team in many important statistics, including scoring (17.7 points per game), rebounds (7.7), assists (3.6), and steals (1.9). For his strong performance, he was named to the A-10's All-Conference First Team.
Junior Year Achievements
DeAndre' continued to shine in his junior year. He was again named to the A-10's All-Conference First Team. He also won the prestigious Atlantic-10 Player of the Year award. He led the Hawks to another NCAA Tournament appearance in just three years, after they won the conference championship again. In the championship game against VCU, DeAndre' played exceptionally well, scoring 30 points. The Hawks then defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. They had a close game against the Oregon Ducks in the next round but unfortunately lost.
Professional Basketball Career
Playing for the Atlanta Hawks (2016–2020)
On June 23, 2016, DeAndre' Bembry was chosen by the Atlanta Hawks as the 21st pick in the NBA draft. He officially signed with the Hawks on July 15, 2016. He made his NBA debut on October 27, 2016, in a game against the Washington Wizards. During his time with the Hawks, he sometimes played for their minor league team, the Salt Lake City Stars, to gain more experience.
In October 2018, DeAndre' had a career-high 16 rebounds in a game against the Dallas Mavericks. In November 2019, he led the Hawks in scoring with 22 points in a game against the Detroit Pistons.
Time with the Toronto Raptors (2020–2021)
On November 29, 2020, DeAndre' signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Raptors. In January 2021, he scored a season-high 12 points against the Orlando Magic. He was later waived by the Raptors in August 2021.
Joining the Brooklyn Nets (2021–2022)
DeAndre' Bembry then signed with the Brooklyn Nets on August 8, 2021. In November, he scored a season-high 18 points and grabbed 9 rebounds in a game against the Phoenix Suns. He was waived by the Nets in February 2022.
Playing for the Milwaukee Bucks (2022)
On February 16, 2022, DeAndre' signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. Unfortunately, he suffered a serious right knee injury in March 2022 during a game against the Golden State Warriors. Doctors found that he had torn his ACL and MCL, which meant he would miss the rest of the season. He was waived by the Bucks in April 2022.
Personal Life
DeAndre' Bembry wears the jersey number 95 to honor his younger brother, Adrian, who was born in 1995 and passed away in 2016.
He is also related to other basketball players. His uncle is Gary Springer, and his cousin is Jaden Springer, who plays for the Utah Jazz. Jaden Springer won an NBA Championship with the Boston Celtics in 2024.
In December 2023, DeAndre' Bembry was honored by being inducted into the Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame.
Images for kids
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Bembry playing in the 2016 Atlantic 10 tournament
See also
In Spanish: DeAndre' Bembry para niños
