Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Andre Roberson is an American professional basketball player renowned for his defensive prowess.
Player Profile
- Full Name: Andre Lee Roberson
- Nationality: American
- Date of Birth: December 4, 1991
- Birthplace: Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA
- Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
- Weight: 210 pounds (95 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
- Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
- Position: Guard-Forward
- Jersey Number: 21
- High School: Wagner High School (San Antonio, Texas)
- College: University of Colorado (2010–2013)
- Roberson concluded his collegiate career as the 29th player in CU history to score 1,000 points, totaling 1,012 points.
- NBA Draft: 2013, 1st round, 26th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves; rights traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder
- Professional Teams:
- Oklahoma City Thunder (2013–2020)
- Brooklyn Nets (2021)
- ASVEL Basket (2022–present)
- Championship Rings: None
- Parents: John and Lisa Roberson
- Siblings: Andre is one of seven siblings, all of whom have participated in high-level athletics, particularly in basketball and volleyball.
- Children: Information not publicly available
Player Archetype / Play Style
Andre Roberson was essentially a defense-first wing stopper, the kind of low-usage complementary forward every contender wants around its stars: on defense, he handled the toughest perimeter assignments and had the versatility to check guards, wings, and even some fours, using his length, foot speed, and instincts to disrupt actions across multiple spots; on offense, his role was much narrower, built around cutting, running the floor, crashing the glass, and finishing plays created by others rather than self-creation or perimeter shooting. Physically, he brought strong wing size at about 6-foot-7 and 210 pounds, and combine measurements listed him with a near 6-foot-11 wingspan, which helped explain why he played bigger than his position. In simple terms, Roberson’s style was rugged, mobile, and defense-driven: he could swing a game with stops, rebounds, and hustle plays even when the ball was not in his hands. (NBA)
Sources: NBA.com — Stopping ball in its tracks a forte for these defensive mavens; Bleacher Report — NBA Player Rankings: Top 100 Players Before 2017-18 Season Tips Off; Basketball-Reference — Andre Roberson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More; NBADraft.net — 2013 NBA Draft Combine Measurements; Colorado Buffaloes — 2012-2013 Colorado Men’s Basketball Media Guide