Andrea Nagy

Andrea Nagy (born November 16, 1971) is a retired professional basketball player. After a stand-out career playing at Florida International University, Nagy was drafted into the ABL before finishing her career in the WNBA playing as a point guard.

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hdr1 = Information
lbl1 = Birth Date:
row1 = November 16, 1971
lbl2 = Birth Place:
row2 = Budapest
lbl3 = Sport:
row3 = Basketball
lbl4 = Position:
row4 = Guard
lbl5 = Height:
row5 = 5-7 / 1,70
lbl6 = Weight:
row6 = 147 lbs. / 66,7 kg.
lbl7 = College:
row7 = Florida International '95
lbl8 = Status
row8 = Retired|

College

Attended Florida International University where she played from 1991-1995. Considered one of the greatest players in the school history. [ [http://www.fiusports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11700&KEY=&SPID=4765&SPSID=82689 W Basketball - Golden Panthers in the WNBA - Florida International University Athletics ] ] One of three players with a jersey retired by the Golden Panthers. Helped FIU to two NCAA Tournament appearances, and finished career averaging 14.5 points, 3.6 rebounds and 9.4 assists – the fourth-best assist average in NCAA history. Her 1,136 assists are second best all-time in NCAA history and an FIU record. Ranks fourth in school history with 1,812 career points. Led the nation in 1994 with 10.3 assists per game and was selected first-team All-America by Kodak, United States Basketball Writer’s Association and USA Today. Named to the Atlantic Sun Conference’s (formerly the TAAC) 25th Anniversary Team. [ [http://www.fiusports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11700&KEY=&SPID=4765&SPSID=82689 W Basketball - Golden Panthers in the WNBA - Florida International University Athletics ] ] One of five former players and coaches Inducted into the inaugural class of the FIU Hall of Fame on November 17th, 2006. [ [http://news.fiu.edu/releases/2006/05-24_fame.htm Florida International University: Media Release ] ]

Professional

Andrea Nagy played professionally for seven seasons before retiring in 2003. In 1996, Seattle selected Andrea Nagy in the fourth round of the ABL Draft. Andrea played in 39 games and finished second on the team in assists (113), fifth in steals (34) and ninth in scoring (3.8). In 1997, played for Long Beach, leading the Stingrays to the finals. Finished third in the league in assists (273) and averaged 7.6 points per game. Selected by the Washington Mystics in the third round (25th overall) of the 1999 WNBA draft. In two seasons with the Washington Mystics, started every game she played. 2000 season highlighted by ten-assist performance against Sacramento, leading to a fifth-place finish overall in assists (118). Started 23 games, averaging 4.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists. In 1999, started all 32 games, finishing seventh in the league in assists, averaging 4.6 per game. Also averaged 5.1 points and shot 76.3 percent from the free throw line. Traded to New York Liberty along with the 57th pick in the 2001 WNBA draft for the 28th and 44th picks in the 2001 WNBA draft. Traded by the New York Liberty to the Sacramento Monarchs at beginning of 2002 season in exchange for 2003 second round draft pick on April 22, 2002. Started eight games with the Monarchs, averaging three assists per game in 24 appearances Ranking her third in the league with 7.1 assists per 40 minutes average.

International

Played as starting point guard for the MTK in Hungary where she won the 1991 Hungarian Championship. Played as point guard for the 1991 Hungarian National Team that won the bronze medal at the European Championship. Played as starting point guard for 1995-1996 Strasbourg team in France. Played as starting point guard for the 1999 Fenerbahce team in Turkey where she won the Turkish Cup, Turkish President's Cup and the Turkish Championship.

WNBA Career Highlights

* Ranked #9 in the WNBA in Assists Per 40 Minutes(6.7)
* Scored 12 points at Los Angeles in 1999
* Six rebounds vs. Cleveland in 1999
* Twelve assists vs. Charlotte in 1999
* Made six three point field goals at Los Angeles in 2000
* Led the Washington Mystics in total assists (118) and was fifth in the league in assists per game (5.1) in 2000

Honors

* Trans America Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team (1992, 1993, 1994,1995)
* Associated Press All-America (1995 3rd Team)
* Fast Break Magazine Freshman All-America (1992)
* FIU Inaugural Hall of Fame Inductee (2006)
* Kodak All-America (1994)
* Trans America Athletic Conference Newcomer of the Year (1992)
* Trans America Athletic Conference Player of the Year (1994)
* Trans America Athletic Conference Tournament MVP (1992,1993,1994,1995)
* Trans America Athletic Conference All-Conference First Team (1992,1993,1994,1995)
* U.S. Basketball Writers Association All-America (1994,1995)
* USA Today All-America (1994)
* Women’s Basketball News Service All-America (1995)
* Women’s Basketball News Service Freshman All-America (1992)

WNBA Player Stats

References

External links

* [http://www.wnba.com/playerfile/andrea_nagy/index.html Profile on wnba.com]
* [http://www.fiusports.com/SportSelect.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11700&KEY=&SPID=4765&SPSID=82689 Florida International University Bio]
* [http://news.fiu.edu/releases/2006/05-24_fame.htm Hall of fame press release]