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#15 ANDREW GARDINER

Position: Forward
DOB: 11/11/70
Height: 1.95m
Weight: 100kg
15th NBL Season

SCOUTING REPORT
  • One of the NBL’s hardest working & strongest players.
  • Uncompromising physical presence in the interior.
  • Quick feet and can get up and down the floor.
  • Can get the key rebound and defensive stop.
  • Mature attitude and work ethic.
2002 SEASON STATS
Name G/GS FG FG% 3Pt 3Pt% FT FT% PTS Avg P/S ORB DRB TR Avg PF AST TO BS ST MIN
Andrew Gardiner 16/0 69/136 50.7 3/9 33.3 28/42 66.7 169 10.56 1.08 24 39 63 3.94 45 15 35 2 11 290


2002 GAME NOTES
  • Won the Rams Sixth Man Award for contributions off the bench
    Averaged 10.6 points and 3.9 rebounds from only 18 minutes per game
  • Scored 10 points despite fouls limiting his minutes in regular season finale vs Giants
  • Came off the bench for 15 points on 7/11 FG shooting in home victory vs Nuggets
  • Hustled and scarpped for 15 points, 11 in second half, in home victory vs Hawks
  • Exploded for 20 points, on 9/10 FG shooting, froim just 13 minutes in grudge match win @ Saints
  • Scored 8 points off the bench in 15 minutes vs Stars
  • Had 9 points and grabbed 5 rebounds @ Giants
  • Scored a near perfect 9/10 from the free throw line on way to 17 points and 5 rebounds in home win vs Titans
  • Came off the bench in away double-header with 18 points & 7 rebounds and 11 points & 5 rebounds @ Hawks and @ Jets respectively
  • Scored 11 points and grabbed 5 rebounds & 3 steals coming off the bench @ Titans
  • Shot a near perfect 5 of 6 field goals for 10 points from just 16 minutes in season opener @ Nuggets
2002 GAME LOGS
Opponent FG FG% 3Pt 3Pt% FT FT% PTS ORB DRB TR PF AST TO BS ST Prod MIN
@ Nuggets 5/6 83.3 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 10 1 4 5 2 0 2 0 0 10.5 16:13
vs Jets 0/4 0.00 0/0 0.00 3/4 75.0 3 3 3 6 2 4 2 1 1 7.50 15:47
@ Titans 5/13 38.5 0/0 0.00 1/2 50.0 11 4 1 5 2 1 1 0 3 10.0 19:37
@ Hawks 8/13 61.5 1/1 100 1/2 50.0 18 4 3 7 3 0 0 0 1 19.0 15:24
@ Jets 5/7 71.4 0/0 0.00 1/2 50.0 11 1 4 5 2 3 2 0 1 13.5 21:08
vs Titans 4/11 36.4 0/1 0.00 9/10 90.0 17 2 3 5 2 1 1 0 0 13.0 24:26
@ Giants 3/8 37.5 1/2 50.0 2/2 100 9 2 3 5 5 1 2 0 0 4.00 18:38
vs Kings 0/2 0.00 0/0 0.00 2/6 33.3 2 2 1 3 3 0 3 0 0 -6.00 12:24
vs Saints 1/5 20.0 0/2 0.00 0/0 0.00 2 1 3 4 2 0 3 0 1 -1.50 18:06
vs Stars 4/10 40.0 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 8 2 3 5 5 2 4 0 1 2.00 15:31
@ Saints 9/10 90.0 0/0 0.00 2/2 100 20 1 1 2 3 0 2 1 0 19.5 12:47
vs Hawks 6/11 54.5 0/0 0.00 3/7 42.9 15 0 2 2 2 1 2 0 0 5.00 21:48
@ Stars 2/7 28.6 0/1 0.00 4/5 80.0 8 0 0 0 3 1 3 0 1 -2.00 24:50
@ Kings 5/9 55.6 0/1 0.00 0/0 0.00 10 0 2 2 3 0 2 0 2 5.00 17:34
vs Nuggets 7/11 63.6 1/1 100 0/0 0.00 15 0 4 4 2 0 6 0 0 8.00 20:27
vs Giants 5/9 55.6 0/0 0.00 0/0 0.00 10 1 2 3 4 1 0 0 0 6.50 15:46
Totals 69/136 50.7 3/9 33.3 28/42 66.7 169 24 39 63 45 15 35 2 11 114 290
Game Highs 9/10 90.0 1/1 100 9/10 100 20 4 4 7 5 4 6 1 3 19.5 24:50


CAREER NOTES
  • Among the NBL’s premier power forwards
  • Durable chiselled frame solidifies defensive interior
  • Can post-up, rebound, and performs with high energy and intensity
  • Hard-working role model for all players
  • Experienced veteran leader
  • Played for San Jose State Basketball Team 1988-93
  • Earned Defensive and Most Improved player of the year awards in 1989 at San Jose State
  • 14 previous NBL seasons experience with North Harbour 1986-97, Saints 1998-2000, Rams 2001
  • Played alongside current Ram Craig Farrant in North Harbour 1991-96 and Terrence Lewis with Saints 1999-2000
  • Averaged double figures in scoring for eight of last ten seasons
  • Shot a career high 60.2% from the field in 1998
  • Tall Black squad member 1994-2001
  • Played for the Tall Blacks in home Crown Series vs. England
  • Just missed selection for Sydney Olympics 2000
  • Career Highlight: Harlem Tournament in Amsterdam 1997 - beating Cuba (top 10 in world) and playing Brazil in final
  • Upcoming Career Milestone: Needs another 133 points for 2000


(From Pre-season Team Guide - does not include 2002 Totals)

PERSONAL

  • Born in Auckland
  • Married to Amy with one child Ella (born 1/3/02)
  • Attended Rangitoto College
  • Occupation: Police Officer
  • Graduated from San Jose State with BSc in Human Performance
  • Stan Morrison (San Jose Coach), father and wife Amy have had most influence on his sporting career
  • Craig Farrant is his most admired athlete: “Any skinny player like him who considers himself an athlete, and plays for so long at a good standard, is worth admiring”
  • Represented NZ Schoolboys Rugby Team · Has one dog (Jordan)
  • First job: Postie with NZ Post
  • Favourite Rams Aspects: “Living in Christchurch and being supported by such great fans”





2001 SEASON
  • Had a solid first season for the Rams after being heavily recruited
  • Stepped up his play after representing the South Island team at the All Star Game in Christchurch
  • Had seven straight double-digit point games
  • During that stretch averaged 15 points, 5.6 rebounds per game and converted 54% of his field goals
  • Shot 9 of 14 from the field for season best 20 points @ Auckland
  • Had an amazing 6 steals vs Jets · Accumulated first "double-double" as a Ram with 10 points and 11 rebounds in home victory vs Kings
  • Had 12 points in only 15 minutes of action vs. Nuggets
  • Named to Tall Black Training Squad


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