Andrew Richard Betts (born 11 May 1977) is a British former professional basketball player. He had a mostly international career.
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 daughters Lauren and Sienna, and sons Dylan and Ashton. He is the sporting ambassador for his hometown club the Leicester Riders. He lives in Centennial, Colorado, USA.
References
External links
- Basketball-Reference.com Profile
- Euroleague.net Profile
- FIBA Archive Profile
- Andrew Betts at Eurobasket.com
- RealGM.com Profile
- ProBallers.com Profile
- AEK Profile
