About Andre Wakefield
Born 1955. Andre Wakefield is an American basketball player and basketball coach.
Andre Wakefield (born January 1, 1955) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a point guard. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he played high school basketball at Crane High School and collegiately at the College of Southern Idaho and Loyola University Chicago. He played briefly in the NBA from 1978 to 1980.
NBA
Wakefield was selected with the 19th pick in the 5th round of the 1978 NBA draft by the Phoenix Suns. In two seasons with Detroit Pistons, Chicago Bulls and Utah Jazz, he averaged 2.3 points, 1.0 rebounds and 0.9 assists per game. After his playing days, he became an assistant coach at Loyola.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Andre Wakefield?
American basketball player-coach
When was Andre Wakefield born?
Andre Wakefield was born on 11 January 1955 in Chicago.
What is Andre Wakefield's occupation?
Andre Wakefield is a basketball player and basketball coach.
What nationality is Andre Wakefield?
Andre Wakefield is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Andre Wakefield. https://biography.guide/andre-wakefield/
MLA: "Andre Wakefield." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/andre-wakefield/.
Chicago: "Andre Wakefield." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/andre-wakefield/.
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