![]() Roberson with the Thunder in 2017
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No. 21 – Oklahoma City Thunder | |
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Position | Shooting guard / Small forward |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born |
Las Cruces, New Mexico |
December 4, 1991
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Wagner (San Antonio, Texas) |
College | Colorado (2010–2013) |
NBA draft | 2013 / Round: 1 / Pick: 26th overall |
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
Playing career | 2013–present |
Career history | |
2013–present | Oklahoma City Thunder |
2013–2014 | →Tulsa 66ers |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
André Lee Roberson (born December 4, 1991) is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the University of Colorado Boulder.
Roberson attended Karen Wagner High School on the outskirts of San Antonio. During his senior year, he averaged 15 points, 12 rebounds and 1.7 blocked shots per game. Considered a three-star recruit by ESPN.com, Roberson was listed as the No. 62 power forward in the nation in 2010.
Roberson played for the Colorado Buffaloes under coach Tad Boyle. In his three seasons at CU, Roberson was one of the country's top rebounders, finishing third in the country in 2011–12 and second in 2012–13. He led the Buffaloes to the NCAA Tournament both years. As a junior in 2012–13, Roberson averaged 10.9 points and 11.2 rebounds per game. He was named first-team All-Pac-12 and the conference Defensive Player of the Year. At the end of his junior season, Roberson declared his eligibility for the 2013 NBA draft.
Roberson was selected with the 26th overall pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, but was later acquired by the Oklahoma City Thunder on draft night. On July 12, he signed with the Thunder after an impressive Summer League performance. During his rookie season, he had multiple assignments with the Tulsa 66ers of the NBA Development League.