Andrew Betts Explained

Andy Betts
Height Ft:7
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:275
Birth Date:11 May 1977
Birth Place:Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England
College:
Draft Year:1998
Draft Round:2
Draft Pick:50
Draft Team:Charlotte Hornets
Career Start:1998
Career End:2012
Career Position:Centre
Years1:1998–1999
Years2:1999–2000
Years3:2000
Years4:2000–2003
Years5:2003–2005
Years6:2005–2007
Years7:2007–2008
Years8:2009–2010
Years9:2010–2011
Years10:2011–2012
Highlights:

Andrew Richard Betts (born 11 May 1977) is a British former professional basketball player. He had a mostly international career.[1]

College career

After starting his career as a junior youth club player with the Leicester Riders, Betts played college basketball at C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University, from 1994 to 1997, and also later at Long Beach State University, from 1997 to 1998. He averaged 18.7 points and 10.1 rebounds per game, as a senior at Long Beach State.

Professional career

Betts was selected in the 1998 NBA draft, by the Charlotte Hornets, in the second round, with the 50th overall draft pick. Betts started his pro club career with Fortitudo Bologna, in the Italian A League, in the 1998–99 season.

National team career

Betts started his career with the English national team in 1996, at age 19. He was named England's Young Player of the Year, and also England's Player of the Year twice. During his national team career, Betts played for both the senior English national team and the senior Great Britain national team. With Great Britain, he played at the 2009 FIBA EuroBasket.

Personal life

Betts has four children, including Lauren. He is the sporting ambassador for his hometown club the Leicester Riders. He lives in Centennial, Colorado, USA.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Andy Betts Back to Spain. 28 September 2011.