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| Patterson scores for Aegaleo BC in Greek A1 League (2007) Photo by αΝώΔυΝος |
Andrae Patterson
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Andrae Malone Patterson (born November 12, 1975 in Riverside, California, 207 cms-116 kgrs) is an American professional basketball player who last played with Egaleo AO in the Greek A1 League.[1] He previously played in the NBA with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Where is he now
Andrae Patterson is in his third season on the UT Arlington men's basketball staff and is in his second full season as the program's director of operations.
Patterson joined the UTA staff midway through the 2009-10 season after retiring from a success professional career.
Patterson was drafted in the second round of the 1998 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 46th overall selection. He played in 40 career regular season games with Minnesota over the next two seasons.
Following his NBA career, Patterson played for nine seasons in the top European Leagues. His teams in Europe included KK Zadar (Croatia), Ricoh Manresa (Spain), Ironi Ashkelon (Isreal), Panellinios BC (Greece), and most notably Adecco Estudiantes (Spain), before joining Egaleo AO (Greece) in 2007 with whom he finished his playing career.
He played collegiately at Indiana for Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight. During his All-American career at IU, Patterson led the Hoosiers to four NCAA Tournament appearances. He was a four-time All-Big Ten selection and represented the United States at the World U-22 Championships in 1997.
A native of Abilene, Texas, Patterson was a standout prep player at Cooper High School. As a senior, Patterson averaged more than 27 points and 14 rebounds per game. In its first 30 years of athletics, Cooper had captured one district basketball championship. Patterson led the Cougars to titles as a sophomore and senior. He was a three-time district MVP and, as a senior, was named the state's top player and a Parade All-American.
Andrae and his wife Kiana live in Colleyville with his daughters Jayden (10) and Kimora (7).
College career
Patterson played college basketball at Indiana University under head coach Bobby Knight.Pro career
The Minnesota Timberwolves drafted him in the second round of the 1998 NBA Draft with the 46th overall pick. He played in 40 career regular season games with Minnesota, through the 1999-2000 season. Following his NBA career, Patterson has had several stops in Europe, including Zadar, Ricoh Manresa, Ironi Ashkelon, Panellinios BC, and most notably Adecco Estudiantes, before joining Egaleo AO in 2007.[2][3]| Career history | Minnesota Timberwolves (1998-00) Adecco Estudiantes (2001-02) Ricoh Manresa (2002-03) Adecco Estudiantes (2003-05) Ricoh Manresa (2005-06) Zadar (2006) Ironi Ashkelon (2006) Egaleo AO (2006-08) |
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External links
- Andrae Patterson at NBA.com
- Andrae Patterson at Basketball-Reference.com
- NBA Statistics
References
- ^ Egaleo AO Roster, at Eurobasket website. Accessed October 25, 2007.
- ^ Lazarevic, Milan. Andrae Patterson in Zadar
- ^ Elitzur Ashkelon Roster. Poitsers Basket 86. Accessed October 25, 2007.
Andrae Patterson is in his third season on the UT Arlington men's basketball staff and is in his second full season as the program's director of operations.
Patterson joined the UTA staff midway through the 2009-10 season after retiring from a success professional career.
Patterson was drafted in the second round of the 1998 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 46th overall selection. He played in 40 career regular season games with Minnesota over the next two seasons.
Following his NBA career, Patterson played for nine seasons in the top European Leagues. His teams in Europe included KK Zadar (Croatia), Ricoh Manresa (Spain), Ironi Ashkelon (Isreal), Panellinios BC (Greece), and most notably Adecco Estudiantes (Spain), before joining Egaleo AO (Greece) in 2007 with whom he finished his playing career.
He played collegiately at Indiana for Hall of Fame coach Bob Knight. During his All-American career at IU, Patterson led the Hoosiers to four NCAA Tournament appearances. He was a four-time All-Big Ten selection and represented the United States at the World U-22 Championships in 1997.
A native of Abilene, Texas, Patterson was a standout prep player at Cooper High School. As a senior, Patterson averaged more than 27 points and 14 rebounds per game. In its first 30 years of athletics, Cooper had captured one district basketball championship. Patterson led the Cougars to titles as a sophomore and senior. He was a three-time district MVP and, as a senior, was named the state's top player and a Parade All-American.
Andrae and his wife Kiana live in Colleyville with his daughters Jayden (10) and Kimora (7).
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