 Dawkins in 2009 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1991-09-19)September 19, 1991 (age 33) Fairfax, Virginia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Atlantic Shores Christian (Chesapeake, Virginia) |
| College | Duke (2009–2014) |
| NBA draft | 2014:undrafted |
| Playing career | 2014–2018 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2015 | Miami Heat |
| 2014 | →Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2015 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2015 | Maine Red Claws |
| 2015 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2015–2016 | Auxilium CUS Torino |
| 2016 | Texas Legends |
| 2016–2017 | Windy City Bulls |
| 2017 | Texas Legends |
| 2017–2018 | Agua Caliente Clippers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Andre Wade Dawkins (born September 19, 1991) is an American former professionalbasketball player. He playedcollege basketball for theDuke Blue Devils.
Born in Fairfax, Virginia to mother, Tammy Hill, Dawkins was raised by Andre and Pamela Dawkins. He started his high school basketball career atDeep Creek High School inChesapeake, Virginia, before transferring to Atlantic Shores Christian School, where hereclassified as a freshman. He was a three-time first team all-state, all-conference, and all-state tournament team selection. He was named conference player of the year as a sophomore, after averaging 22.4 points and 7.0 rebounds per game.[1]
In June 2008, Dawkins committed to joinDuke in 2010, but in July 2009 he announced he would graduate a year ahead of schedule to enroll atDuke University in time for the2009–10 season, following the transfer of guard,Elliot Williams, toMemphis.[2]
In December 2009 an automobile accident inWest Virginia killed Dawkins' sister, Lacey, and injured their mother, Tamara Hill. The two had been on their way fromColumbus, Ohio, to see Dawkins play againstSt. John's.[3] He played in 38 games in the 2009–10 season, averaging 12.6 minutes and 4.4 points per game.[4]
As a freshman, he was a back-up guard on Duke's 2010national champion team. In the NCAA tournamentElite Eight game (March 28, 2010) against Baylor, Dawkins hit two crucial three-pointers in the first half to help Duke stay in the game.
In the Summer of 2012, Duke announced that Dawkins would redshirt the 2012–13 season.[5]
On April 11, 2013, Dawkins announced he was returning to Duke for his Senior season and changing his number from 20 to 34 (a nod to one of his idols,Ray Allen, who changed his number from 20 to 34 for the final stage of his career when he joined theMiami Heat).[6]
After going undrafted in the2014 NBA draft, Dawkins joined theMiami Heat for the2014 NBA Summer League.[7] On September 23, 2014, he signed with the Heat.[8] On December 3, 2014, he was assigned to theSioux Falls Skyforce of theNBA Development League.[9] On December 21, he was recalled by the Heat.[10] On January 6, 2015, he was waived by the Heat after appearing in just four games.[11] Six days later, he was acquired by the Skyforce.[12]
On January 23, 2015, Dawkins signed a 10-day contract with theBoston Celtics, but was immediately assigned to their D-League affiliate, theMaine Red Claws.[13] He was recalled on the afternoon of January 29, but was reassigned to Maine later that day after one practice with the Celtics.[14] On February 1, he was recalled again by the Celtics to suit up for their home game against his former team, the Miami Heat.[15] The next day, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Celtics.[16] On February 5, he was reassigned to Maine,[17] only to be recalled again five days later.[18] Following the expiration of his second 10-day contract on February 12, he parted ways with the Celtics before appearing in a game for them. Two days later, he returned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce.[19]
On August 13, 2015, Dawkins signed withAuxilium CUS Torino of Italy for the 2015–16 season.[20] On March 8, 2016, he was acquired by theTexas Legends.[21] That night, he made his debut with the Legends in a 111–93 loss to theIdaho Stampede, recording 14 points and three rebounds in 22 minutes off the bench.[22]
After appearing in five games for the Legends and averaging 11.5 points and four rebounds per game, Dawkins was traded to theWindy City Bulls on December 1, 2016, for the returning player rights ofXavier Thames.[23] On January 28, 2017, he was traded back to theTexas Legends.[24]
On August 23, 2017, Dawkins was selected by theAgua Caliente Clippers in the NBA G League expansion draft.
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | Miami | 4 | 0 | 5.5 | .167 | .167 | .000 | .5 | .3 | .0 | .0 | .8 |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 5.5 | .167 | .167 | .000 | .5 | .3 | .0 | .0 | .8 |