Andrew Bogut

Andrew Michael Bogut AM (born November 28, 1984) is an Australian professional basketball player. He plays for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Andrew Bogut
AM
Bogut with the Bucks
No. 12 Golden State Warriors
PositionCenter
Personal information
Born (1984-11-28) November 28, 1984
Endeavour Hills, Melbourne, Australia
NationalityAustralian
Listed height7 ft 0 in (2.13 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
CollegeUtah (2003–2005)
NBA draft2005 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks
Playing career2005–present
Career history
20052012Milwaukee Bucks
2012–presentGolden State Warriors
Career highlights and awards
  • NBA All-Rookie First Team (2006)
  • All-NBA Third Team (2010)
  • Oscar Robertson Trophy (2005)
  • John R. Wooden Award (2005)
  • Naismith College Player of the Year (2005)
  • Consensus NCAA All-American First Team (2005)
  • NBA Block Leader (2010–11)

He is 7 feet tall. He went to the University of Utah for college. Bogut was selected first overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2005 NBA Draft. Bogut is the first Australian player to be drafted number one overall. He was also the second Utah player to be drafted number one overall.

On March 13, 2012, Bogut, along with Stephen Jackson, was traded to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh and Kwame Brown.[1]

References

  1. "Warriors Acquire Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson From Milwaukee". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 13, 2012. Retrieved March 14, 2012.

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