Early Life and Education of Andre Drummond: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Andre Drummond. A timeline of key moments.

Andre Drummond is an American professional basketball player currently playing center for the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA. He entered the league after being drafted by the Detroit Pistons as the ninth overall pick in the first round of the 2012 NBA draft. Drummond is known for his rebounding ability.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 10, 1993: Andre Drummond's Birth

On August 10, 1993, Andre Jamal Drummond was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

1993: Birth in Mount Vernon, New York

In 1993, Drummond was born in Mount Vernon, New York, to Jamaican parents.

August 26, 2011: Announced Attendance to University of Connecticut

On August 26, 2011, Drummond announced via Twitter that he intended to reclassify again and attend the University of Connecticut, after initially declaring he would spend a postgraduate year at Wilbraham & Monson Academy in 2011–12. The decision created a media frenzy.

2011: Led Team to National Prep Championship

In 2011, Drummond led his team to the national prep championship while at St. Thomas More.

2011: Top-Rated High School Basketball Player

In 2011, Drummond was one of the top-rated basketball players in the high school class and played one season of college basketball with the Connecticut Huskies before declaring for the draft.