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Mery Andrade

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Portuguese basketball player and coach
Mery Andrade
Toronto Raptors
PositionAssistant Coach
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (1975-12-31)December 31, 1975 (age 49)
Cape Verde
NationalityPortuguese
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight169 lb (77 kg)
Career information
CollegeOld Dominion (1995–1999)
WNBA draft1999: 2nd round, 23rd overall pick
Drafted byCleveland Rockers
Playing career1999–2015
PositionForward
Number10, 23
Career history
As a player:
1999–2002Cleveland Rockers
2004Charlotte Sting
As a coach:
2015–2019San Diego (assistant)
2019–2022Erie BayHawks / Birmingham Squadron (assistant)
2022Petro de Luanda (assistant)
2023–presentToronto Raptors (assistant)
Stats atBasketball Reference

Mery Elizabeth Fernandes Andrade (born December 31, 1975) is a Portuguese professional basketball coach and former player, currently serving as an assistant coach for theToronto Raptors in theNational Basketball Association(NBA). Born inCape Verde and raised inPortugal, Andrade had a distinguished playing career before transitioning into coaching.

Playing Career

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Andrade played forOld Dominion University from 1995 to 1999. During her tenure, she was instrumental in leading theOld Dominion Lady Monarchs to four consecutiveNCAA Tournament appearances, including a run to the1997 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship game.

She earned multiple accolades, including:

  • Colonial Athletic Association(CAA) Co-Player of the Year (1999)
  • Three-time CAA Defensive Player of the Year
  • Three-time All-CAA Selection
  • CAA All-Defensive Team Selection
  • Ranks fourth all-time in CAA history with 382 career steals

In 2010,Old Dominion University retired her jersey number23 in recognition of her contributions.

WNBA

Andrade was selected23rd overall in the 1999 WNBA Draft by theCleveland Rockers. She played five seasons in the league:

  • Cleveland Rockers (1999–2002): Contributed to multiple playoff appearances, including anEastern Conference Finals run in2000.
  • Charlotte Sting(2004): Played her final WNBA season in Charlotte.

International Career

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Beyond theWNBA, Andrade had a prolific international playing career:

  • Portugal: Played forQuinta dos Lombos, winning both theLeague Championship andCup Championship.
  • Italy: Played for teams includingTermoCarispe La Spezia,Pool Comense (Italian Championship),Phard Napoli (FIBA Cup Champion),Umana Venezia (Italian Cup),Le Mura Lucca, andDIKE Napoli.
  • Italian League: Three-timeAll-Star in Italy.
  • Portuguese National Team: Represented Portugal for19 years, solidifying her status as one of the country’s greatest basketball players.

Coaching Career

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Following her playing career, Andrade transitioned into coaching, working at multiple levels of professional and international basketball.

Assistant Coaching Experience

  • Toronto Raptors(NBA, 2023–Present): Currently an assistant coach underDarko Rajaković.[1]
  • Boston Celtics (Summer League, 2023): Served as an assistant coach for theBoston Celtics' Summer League team.
  • Petro de Luanda (BAL, 2022): Assistant coach in theBasketball Africa League.
  • Birmingham Squadron (NBA G League, 2021–2023): Played a key role in player development, contributing to multiple playoff appearances.
  • Erie BayHawks (NBA G League, 2019–2021): Developed players and helped shape team success.[2]

Head Coaching Experience

  • Led a showcase team in2021.
  • Head coach ofQuinta dos Lombos Youth International Team (2013–2014).

Education

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  • Old Dominion UniversityBachelor’s Degree in Sport Science
  • Coaching Certifications:  
    • Italy: Coach certificateLevel II
    • Portugal: Coach certificateLevel II
    • Italy:Personal Trainer Certification in Health & Wellness

Old Dominion University statistics

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Source[3]

Legend
  GPGames 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
YearTeamGPPointsFG%FT%RPGAPGBPGPPG
1995-96Old Dominion University3235251.7%70.8%4.82.70.711.0
1996-97Old Dominion University3640744.8%73.4%6.33.60.411.3
1997-98Old Dominion University3245548.4%72.8%6.83.50.314.2
1998-99Old Dominion University3240845.0%78.4%6.83.70.912.8
Career132162247.2%74.0%6.23.40.612.3

Languages

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Andrade is fluent inEnglish, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and Criolo.

Philanthropy and Community Involvement

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Andrade is actively involved in charitable activities, includingcancer awareness campaigns, basketball clinics, andcommunity outreach programs.

Awards and honors

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  • #23 Jersey Retired byOld Dominion University
  • CAA Co-Player of the Year (1999)
  • Three-time CAA Defensive Player of the Year
  • Three-time All-CAA Selection
  • Three-time CAA All-Defensive Team Selection
  • Ranks fourth all-time in CAA history with 382 career steals
  • Three-time Italian League All-Star
  • WNBA Eastern Conference Finals appearance (2000)
  • Two-time WNBA Playoffs participant

References

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  1. ^Star, Chelsea Leite, Special to the (2024-01-14)."She's a basketball legend in Portugal. Now assistant coach Mery Andrade is an important part of the Raptors' future".Toronto Star. Retrieved2025-02-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^"Mery Andrade, identified as 'big-time coaching talent' by New Orleans Pelicans, proved her worth with Erie Bayhawks this season".www.thebirdwrites.com. Archived fromthe original on 2021-10-12. Retrieved2025-02-25.
  3. ^"ODU Media Guide"(PDF).odusports.com/. Retrieved2017-08-28.

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