Andre Turner
Encyclopedia
Andre Devalle Turner is an American
professional basketball
player, formerly in the NBA. A 5'11", 160 lb (72.6 kg). point guard
, he played collegiately
at Memphis State University
(now University of Memphis). His nickname in college was the "Little General".
by the Los Angeles Lakers
. In 170 games with seven teams, he holds career averages of 4.5 points, 1.5 rebounds
, and 3.1 assists
per game. His most productive year was in 1990-91
, when he averaged 5.9 points and 4.4 assists in 70 games for the Philadelphia 76ers
. Turner also played in the Continental Basketball Association
for the La Crosse Catbirds, where he led the team to the 1989-1990 CBA Championship.
After leaving the NBA, he played professionally in Spain
.
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player, formerly in the NBA. A 5'11", 160 lb (72.6 kg). point guard
Point guard
Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that...
, he played collegiately
College basketball
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at Memphis State University
University of Memphis
The University of Memphis is an American public research university located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee and is the flagship public research university of the Tennessee Board of Regents system....
(now University of Memphis). His nickname in college was the "Little General".
Professional
Turner was selected in the third round of the 1986 NBA Draft1986 NBA Draft
-Drug and health issues involving drafted players:There were various drug-related problems that plagued players in the 1986 NBA draft. Most notable was the death of highly-touted Len Bias. Bias died less than two days after being selected second overall by the defending champion Boston Celtics. His...
by the Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. In 170 games with seven teams, he holds career averages of 4.5 points, 1.5 rebounds
Rebound (basketball)
A rebound in basketball is the act of successfully gaining possession of the basketball after a missed field goal or free throw. Rebounds in basketball are a routine part in the game, as all possessions change after a shot is successfully made...
, and 3.1 assists
Assist (basketball)
In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. There is some judgment involved in deciding whether a passer should be credited with an assist...
per game. His most productive year was in 1990-91
1990-91 NBA season
-Statistics leaders:-NBA awards:*Most Valuable Player: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls*Rookie of the Year: Derrick Coleman, New Jersey Nets*Defensive Player of the Year: Dennis Rodman, Detroit Pistons...
, when he averaged 5.9 points and 4.4 assists in 70 games for the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
. Turner also played in the Continental Basketball Association
Continental Basketball Association
The Continental Basketball Association was a professional men's basketball league in the United States, which has been on hiatus since the 2009 season.- History :...
for the La Crosse Catbirds, where he led the team to the 1989-1990 CBA Championship.
After leaving the NBA, he played professionally in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
External links
- College & NBA stats @ basketballreference.com
- FIBA player profile
- Andre Turner article @ solobasket.com