Andy Gardiner (basketball)

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Andy Gardiner
Personal information
Born (1967-11-29) 29 November 1967 (age 57)
Walthamstow, England
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Position Small forward
Career history
1986–1989 Bracknell Pirates/Tigers
1989–1993 Hawaii Loa College
1993–1994 Hawaii Pacific University
1993–1995 Derby Bucks
1995–1996 London Towers
1996–1997 Basket Willebroek
1997–2002 BT Holstra Wevelgem
2002–2003 Euphony Liège
2003–2004 Brighton Bears
Career highlights
  • BBL League Winner 1985-86
  • National Cup Runner Up 1988-89
  • BBL Trophy Runner Up 1989-90
  • BBL All-Star 1991-92, 1989-90, 1988-89

Andy Derek Gardiner (born November 29, 1967) is a retired British professional basketball player.

Playing career

Gardiner played for the Bracknell Pirates and Bracknell Tigers [1] before enrolling at Hawaii Loa College, [2] which merged with the Hawaii Pacific University during his college career. [3]

While playing for the London Towers, Gardiner gained additional international experience, participating in the 1995–96 Korać-Cup. [4]

Gardiner played in Belgium from 1996 to 2003. [1] In 2002-03, he competed in the FIBA Europe Champions Cup with Euphony Liège. [4] In 2003, he joined the Brighton Bears, coached by Nick Nurse. [5] Gardiner won 26 caps for the English men's basketball national team. [6]

Gardiner's daughter Timea followed in the footsteps of her father, embarking on a basketball career. [7]

References

  1. 1 2 "Andy Gardiner". Brighton Bears. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  2. "Southern Miss. 105 Hawaii Loa 71". Greensboro News and Record. 1990-12-03. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  3. Kramer, Bill (1993-03-24). "OBU Made It Another Banner Year for District 9". The Oklahoman. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  4. 1 2 "Andy Derek Gardiner". FIBA. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  5. "Meet the Team". Brighton Bears. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  6. "Fact File : Andy Gardiner". www.britball.com. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
  7. "Fremont's Timea Gardiner stays true to self despite pressures of basketball recruiting stardom". Standard-Examiner. 2021-11-20. Retrieved 2025-02-22.