Andrew Betts


Andrew Richard Betts is a retired British professional basketball player. He had a mostly international career.

Career notes

After starting his career as a junior player with the Leicester Riders, Betts played college basketball at C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University from 1994 to 1997 and later at Long Beach State University from 1997 to 1998. He was selected in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets in the second round, with the 50th overall draft pick after averaging 18.7 points and 10.1 rebounds as a senior at Long Beach State. He then moved to the Italian league for the 1998–99 season, signed by Fortitudo Bologna.

Honours

Betts has played for both the English national basketball team and the Great Britain national basketball team. He was named England young player of the year, also England player of the year twice.
Betts started his career with the English national team in 1996 aged 19.

Personal

Betts was married to Michelle Jones, a former Long Beach State volleyball player. They have two daughters and a son.
Betts is the sporting ambassador for his hometown club the Leicester Riders.