Andrew Locke (basketball)
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| Andrew Locke (basketball) | |
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| Name | Andrew Locke |
| Birth date | 15 August 1989 |
| Birth place | London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Height in | 10 |
| Weight lb | 240 |
| High school | Barking Abbey School |
| College | University of Vermont (2008–2012) |
| Draft year | 2012 |
| Career start | 2012 |
| Career end | 2019 |
| Career position | Center |
| Career number | 44, 50 |
| Years1 | 2012–2013 |
| Team1 | London Lions |
| Years2 | 2013–2014 |
| Team2 | Plymouth Raiders |
| Years3 | 2014–2015 |
| Team3 | Leicester Riders |
| Years4 | 2015–2016 |
| Team4 | Plymouth Raiders |
| Years5 | 2016–2017 |
| Team5 | London Lions |
| Years6 | 2017–2018 |
| Team6 | Bristol Flyers |
| Years7 | 2018–2019 |
| Team7 | London City Royals |
| Highlights | * British Basketball League champion (2013) * BBL Cup champion (2014) |
Andrew Locke (basketball) is a British former professional basketball player who competed primarily in the British Basketball League (BBL). A 6'10" center, he was known for his defensive presence and rebounding during a seven-year professional career spanning from 2012 to 2019. Locke also represented Great Britain at the senior international level and played collegiate basketball in the United States for the University of Vermont.
Early life and education
Andrew Locke was born on August 15, 1989, in London, England. He developed his basketball skills at the Barking Abbey School, a renowned academy with a strong basketball program that has produced several professional players. His performances at the youth level in London garnered attention, leading to opportunities to play for various English junior national teams and ultimately securing a scholarship to play NCAA Division I basketball in North America.
College career
Locke attended the University of Vermont, playing for the Vermont Catamounts men's basketball team from 2008 to 2012 under coach Mike Lonergan. Competing in the America East Conference, he served primarily as a defensive specialist and rebounder off the bench. His best statistical season came as a senior during the 2011–12 NCAA Division I men's basketball season, where he averaged 3.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game while helping the Catamounts to a regular-season conference title and an appearance in the College Basketball Invitational.
Professional career
Locke began his professional career in 2012 with the London Lions of the British Basketball League. In his rookie season, he won a BBL championship with the Lions. He subsequently played for the Plymouth Raiders, where he won the BBL Cup in 2014, and had a stint with the Leicester Riders, one of the league's most successful franchises. Locke returned to the Plymouth Raiders for the 2015–16 BBL season before finishing his career with spells at the London Lions, Bristol Flyers, and the London City Royals, retiring in 2019.
National team career
Locke represented Great Britain at multiple levels. He played for the junior national teams before earning a call-up to the senior Great Britain men's national basketball team. He was part of the squad during the FIBA EuroBasket 2013 qualification campaign, competing against European nations like Hungary and Portugal. His international career provided experience against top-level competition throughout Europe.
Post-playing career
Following his retirement from professional play in 2019, Locke transitioned into coaching and basketball development. He has been involved with the academy program at Barking Abbey School, his alma mater, helping to mentor the next generation of British basketball talent. He has also worked within the community basketball structure in London, focusing on youth engagement and skill development.
Personal life
Locke maintains a private personal life. He is an advocate for grassroots basketball development in the United Kingdom and has participated in community outreach programs. Since retiring, he has occasionally been involved in media work as a analyst for British Basketball League coverage.
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