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 a professional basketball player in the NBA, currently playing center for the Philadelphia 76ers. He was drafted into the NBA in 2012 by the Detroit Pistons as the ninth overall pick.

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

August 10, 1993: Birth of Andre Drummond

On August 10, 1993, Andre Jamal Drummond was born. He later became a professional basketball player.

1993: Birth in Mount Vernon, New York

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

August 26, 2011: Committed to University of Connecticut

On August 26, 2011, Drummond announced his intention to reclassify again and attend the University of Connecticut, creating a media frenzy.

2011: Top-Rated High School Player

In 2011, Drummond was considered one of the top-rated basketball players in the high school class.

2011: Top Ranking in Class of 2011

In 2011, Drummond was highly rated as the No. 1 player by ESPN and NBADraft.net in the class of 2011.

July 15, 2016: Re-signed with the Pistons

On July 15, 2016, Drummond re-signed with the Detroit Pistons on a five-year, $130 million contract.

2016: Became Ambassador for Special Olympics

Since 2016, Andre Drummond has been an Ambassador for Special Olympics.

February 6, 2020: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

On February 6, 2020, Drummond was traded from the Detroit Pistons to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2020: Traded to Cleveland Cavaliers

In 2020, Drummond was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

March 26, 2021: Reached buy-out with Cleveland Cavaliers

On March 26, 2021, Drummond reached a buy-out agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2021: Joined Los Angeles Lakers

In 2021, after reaching a buyout agreement with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Drummond joined the Los Angeles Lakers for the remainder of the 2020-21 season.