Andre Lockhart signed for the London Lions after the 2015-16 season. Born in London Lockhart started his career in 2010 at Newcastle Eagles and is a journeyman having played for the BG Biggessee (Germany- 2.Regionalliga) in the 2013-14 season, Giants Dusseldorf (Germany – Regionalliga) in November 2013, Essex Leopard (England) in February 2014 and BG Topstar Leitershofen/ Stadtbergen in the 2014-15 season.
Before the season started London Lions head coach, Vince Macaulay, expressed his happiness to have Lockhart back at the club.
Macaulay said: “Andre is a rock for us, he exemplifies what you want in a player, a teammate and a friend.”
Statistics
Last season Lockhart played 14 games where he posted an average of 6.2 points, shooting 45.9% from the field. In regards to assists he averaged 2.3 and defensively he averaged 1.5 rebounds and 0 blocks.
On March 3rd2019, Lockhart set his career high in points in a British Basketball game. On that occasion he recorded 18 points in London Lions 83-96 road win against Guildford. He also had three rebounds, seven assists. He shot 5/10 from two, 2/3 from three, shooting at 53.8% from the field. He also shot 2/3 from the free-throw line.
On December 12th 2019, Lockhart equalled his career high in efficiency in a British Basketball game. That day he accomplished 17 efficiency in London Lion’s 99-88 home win against Bristol. He also recorded 11 points, three rebounds, and four assists..
Strengths
Andre Lockhart is a great combination player, primarily a point guard. He is a good three point shooter and can set the team up. He is also a terrific defensive force and brings real energy and toughness to the team.
Lockhart On Whether He Would Move Elsewhere
“I know all good things come to and end but I never put that in my thought process. I love this club and it has become my family. Let’s say I hope when I’m ready to hang it up this club will be the club my last game will be with.”
Lockhart talked about how his summer was affected due to the pandemic.
He said: “I’m currently in the UK with my family, we are just trying to stay safe and healthy as possible.
“My summer has been a strange one. Normally I would only take two weeks off at the end of a season then I would quickly get back to working out.
“The pandemic caused things in the UK to be closed longer than other countries as we’ve been hit hard with the virus. Players have been forced to workout on outside courts as gyms have been closed until the 25th of July.
“I’m just eager to get back training as this season is huge and exciting,” said Lockhart.
How Basketball Has Impacted His Life
“It’s hard to put into words how basketball has impacted my life, it has taught me so many life lessons. How to deal with pressure on and off the court, how to endure difficult sacrifices, how to be disciplined, how to push through when lacking motivation and more.
“When I picked up a ball all these years ago I never even considered the opportunities that would later be available to me; a scholarship in the USA or the chance to play professionally for my home town team.”
Source: https://www.uel.ac.uk/about/about-uel/never-not-east-london/andre-lockhart
Feature image by: BBL and Peter Simmons
