Andre Moore

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Andre Moore

| image =

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| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 9

| weight_lb = 215

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1964|07|02}}

| birth_place = Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

| nationality = American / Australian

| high_school = Carver (Chicago, Illinois)

| college = Loyola Chicago (1984–1987)

| draft_year = 1987

| draft_round = 2

| draft_pick = 31

| draft_team = Denver Nuggets

| career_start = 1987

| career_end = 2001

| career_number = 31, 41, 53

| career_position = Power forward

| years1 = {{nbay|1987|start}}

| team1 = Denver Nuggets

| years2 = {{nbay|1987|start}}

| team2 = Milwaukee Bucks

| years3 = 1987–1988

| team3 = Philadelphia Aces

| years4 = 1988–1989

| team4 = Tulsa Fast Breakers

| years5 = 1990–1994

| team5 = Brisbane Bullets

| years6 = 1995

| team6 = Hobart Devils

| years7 = 1999–2001

| team7 = Cairns Taipans

| highlights =

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Andre M. Moore (born 2 July 1964), is an American-Australian former professional basketball player. As a 6 ft 9 in (205 cm) power forward, he played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for both the Milwaukee Bucks and the Denver Nuggets during the 1987–88 season. He also played in Australia for the Brisbane Bullets, Hobart Devils and Cairns Taipans.

High school

Moore played for Carver High School in Chicago, and represented the school at the 1982 Tribune-McDonald's Prep Cage Classic, where his City All-Star team lost to a Suburban All-Star team led by Kevin Duckworth. Moore led the city team with 17 points.Jerry Shnay. "Suburban stars win, finally". Chicago Tribune. 11 April 1982. C4. Later that year, he was named to the Illinois All-Star team, which defeated Indiana's All-Stars in a game held in Gary, Indiana."Illinois All-Stars win". Chicago Tribune. 25 April 1982. D12.

College

Moore attended the University of Illinois-Chicago from 1982 to 1983, but did not play for the Flames due to ineligibility. He then transferred to Loyola University Chicago where he had to again sit out the season (1983–84) due to being a transfer student.Bill Jauss. "Moore learns his lessons". Chicago Tribune. 20 March 1985. C1. His next three seasons with the Loyola University Ramblers saw Moore play 85 games and average 16.5 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game. Loyola reached the Sweet 16 of the 1985 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament, but lost to Patrick Ewing's Georgetown University team, 65–53. Moore had 19 points in the game.Bill Jauss. "[https://www.chicagotribune.com/1985/03/22/ewing-swats-loyola/ Ewing swats Loyola]". Chicago Tribune. 22 March 1985. Retrieved on 1 April 2012. In his senior year at Loyola (1986–87), Moore was the Midwestern Collegiate Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year.{{cite web | url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/loyc/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/LUMBBGuidePage75-92.pdf | title=2010-11 Loyola Basketball media guide | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020134659/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/loyc/sports/m-baskbl/auto_pdf/LUMBBGuidePage75-92.pdf | archivedate=20 October 2013 | volume=81 | accessdate=1 April 2012 | url-status=dead}}

Early professional career

Moore was drafted by the Denver Nuggets in the 2nd round of the 1987 NBA draft. In 10 games with the Nuggets and Milwaukee Bucks, he averaged 2.4 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game.[https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/m/moorean01.html NBA career statistics]. basketball-reference.com. Retrieved on 1 April 2012. Afterwards, he played in Spain, France, the United States Basketball League, and the Continental Basketball Association. In the CBA, he appeared in nine games for the Tulsa Fast Breakers, who were coached by former NBA player Henry Bibby.Taylor Bell. "Ex-Loyola Star Moore a Real Globe-Trotter". Chicago Sun-Times. 18 December 1994. 37.

Australia

Moore then embarked on a career in Australia in the National Basketball League. He first signed with the Brisbane Bullets,Gerard Walsh. "[http://www.warwickdailynews.com.au/story/2009/03/16/nbl-player-praises-boys/ NBL player praises boys]". Warwick Daily News. 16 March 2009. Retrieved on 1 April 2012. who had recruited him while he was in the CBA, and helped them to the 1990 NBL Grand Final series against the Perth Wildcats.[http://www.nbl.com.au/fileadmin/user_upload/_temp_/NBL_MediaGuide_2011_12.pdf NBL Media Guide 2011-12]{{dead link|date=July 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. Retrieved on 1 April 2012. 162. His teammates on Brisbane included fellow Americans Derek Rucker and Leroy Loggins.Winsor Dobbin. "American players give Australian basketball a big assist". Philadelphia Inquirer. 23 June 1991. D1. Moore's outstanding play in the NBL saw him selected to the 1990 All-NBL Team and several NBL All-Star Games."[https://archive.today/20131129123006/http://www.northweststar.com.au/news/local/sport/basketball/andre-spreading-healthy-message/2439613.aspx Andre spreading healthy message]". The North West Star. 1 February 2012. Retrieved on 1 April 2012.[http://w.hoops.com.au/nbl/stats/players.cfm?id=10809 Andre Moore]. Hoops.com.au. Retrieved on 2 April 2012. The 1990 season was arguably his strongest year, as he averaged 26.9 points, 12.6 rebounds, and two blocks per game while shooting 61.1% from the field.[http://www.sportingpulse.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&client=0-189-88250-125719-11145237&pID=190396230&pname=Andre%20Moore&news_task=DETAIL Player statistics for Andre Moore]. Sportingpulse. Retrieved on 2 April 2012.

After playing for the Bullets, Moore joined the Hobart Devils in 1995. He also played for the Kuiyam Pride and Cairns Marlins of the Australian Basketball Association.Emma Greenwood. "André the Giant role model shows Far North his Big Feat". The Cairns Post. 23 November 2009. 37. After his stints in the ABA he returned to the NBL to play with the Cairns Taipans from 1999 to 2001.[http://www.nbl.com.au/taipans/team/club-history/ Cairns Taipans club history] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120412060916/http://www.nbl.com.au/taipans/team/club-history/ |date=12 April 2012 }}. NBL.com.au. Retrieved on 1 April 2012.

Recent years

Moore settled in Australia after his playing days.Bernie Pramberg. "[http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/local-sport/andre-a-giant-with-kids/story-e6frepno-1111117204794 Former Bullet Andre Moore still spreading basketball word]". Courier Mail. 16 August 2008. Retrieved on 2 April 2012. He has continued playing recreational basketball since his retirement, and has participated in the World Masters Games and Pan-Pacific Masters Games.Daniel Meers. "Masters is just the ticket for 'A-Train'". The Gold Coast Bulletin. 4 November 2008. 56. He has been active in the community through his Big Feat program, promoting healthy lifestyles to school groups and other organisations.

Personal life

Moore's son Archie Smith is an Australian Rules footballer who was signed by the Brisbane Lions in 2013.Michael Whiting. "[http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-12-01/smith-punts-hoop-dreams Son of a gun Archie Smith gives hoop dreams the drop punt]". AFL.com.au. 1 December 2013. Retrieved on 18 March 2014. Moore has five children with Nadia Taher; Mona Moore, Jalen Moore, Camilia Moore, Tariq Moore and Zane Moore. He paid acknowledgment to his five children with Nadia in his 2024 interview.{{cite AV media

| people = Australian Basketball History

| title = Andre Mathew Moore interview – “I’m gonna ball, until I fall!”

| url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljOUKb656WM

| format = YouTube video

| publisher = Australian Basketball History

| date = 16 December 2024

| access-date = 8 May 2025

}}

References

External links

[https://web.archive.org/web/20061224093304/http://www.basketballreference.com/players/playerpage.htm?ilkid=MOOREAN01 College & NBA stats] @ basketballreference.com

Category:1964 births

Category:Living people

Category:20th-century African-American sportsmen

Category:21st-century African-American sportsmen

Category:American emigrants to Australia

Category:American expatriate basketball people in Australia

Category:American men's basketball players

Category:Australian men's basketball players

Category:Basketball players from Chicago

Category:Brisbane Bullets players

Category:Cairns Taipans players

Category:Denver Nuggets players