Andrea Nagy
Encyclopedia
Andrea Nagy 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.
where she played from 1991 to 1995.
Considered one of the greatest players in the school's history.
One of three players with a jersey retired by the Golden Panthers.
Helped FIU to two NCAA Tournament appearances, and finished with career averages of 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 Writers' Association and USA Today.
Named to the Atlantic Sun Conference’s (formerly the TAAC) 25th Anniversary Team.
One of five former players and coaches inducted into the inaugural class of the FIU Hall of Fame on November 17, 2006.
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.
where she won the 1991 Hungarian Championship. Played as point guard for the 1991 Hungarian Women's National Basketball 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 Fenerbahçe Istanbul
team in Turkey
where she won the Turkish Cup, Turkish President's Cup and the Turkish Championship.
Florida International University
Florida International University is an American public research university in metropolitan Miami, Florida, in the United States, with its main campus in University Park...
, Nagy was drafted into the ABL
ABL
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before finishing her career in the WNBA playing as a point guard.
College
Attended Florida International UniversityFlorida International University
Florida International University is an American public research university in metropolitan Miami, Florida, in the United States, with its main campus in University Park...
where she played from 1991 to 1995.
Considered one of the greatest players in the school's history.
One of three players with a jersey retired by the Golden Panthers.
Helped FIU to two NCAA Tournament appearances, and finished with career averages of 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 Writers' Association and USA Today.
Named to the Atlantic Sun Conference’s (formerly the TAAC) 25th Anniversary Team.
One of five former players and coaches inducted into the inaugural class of the FIU Hall of Fame on November 17, 2006.
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 MysticsWashington Mystics
The Washington Mystics is a professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C., playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was founded prior to the 1998 season. The team is owned by Monumental Sports & Entertainment , who also owns the 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
New York Liberty
The New York Liberty is a professional basketball team based in New York City, playing in the Eastern Conference in the Women's National Basketball Association . The team was one of the eight original franchises of the league...
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
Sacramento Monarchs
The Sacramento Monarchs were a basketball team based in Sacramento, California. They played in the Women's National Basketball Association from 1997 until folding on November 20, 2009...
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 HungaryHungary
Hungary , officially the Republic of Hungary , is a landlocked country in Central Europe. It is situated in the Carpathian Basin and is bordered by Slovakia to the north, Ukraine and Romania to the east, Serbia and Croatia to the south, Slovenia to the southwest and Austria to the west. The...
where she won the 1991 Hungarian Championship. Played as point guard for the 1991 Hungarian Women's National Basketball Team that won the bronze medal at the European Championship. Played as starting point guard for 1995-1996 Strasbourg team in France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
. Played as starting point guard for the 1999 Fenerbahçe Istanbul
Fenerbahçe Istanbul
Fenerbahçe Women's Basketball is the women's basketball department of Fenerbahçe S.K., a major sports club based in Istanbul, Turkey.Fenerbahçe play their matches in the 1.500-seated Caferağa Sport Hall...
team in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
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
| Career Averages | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR | TEAM | G | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | OFF | DEF | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PF | PPG |
| 1999 | WAS | 32 | 32 | 29.6 | .409 | .273 | .763 | .30 | 2.10 | 2.40 | 4.6 | .97 | .09 | 2.59 | 3.50 | 5.1 |
| 2000 | WAS | 23 | 23 | 30.2 | .392 | .359 | .808 | .40 | 2.30 | 2.70 | 5.1 | .74 | .35 | 2.39 | 2.40 | 4.2 |
| 2001 | NYL | 23 | 0 | 9.3 | .419 | .500 | .500 | .00 | .40 | .40 | 1.0 | .09 | .13 | 1.00 | 1.10 | 1.5 |
| 2002 | SAC | 24 | 8 | 17.0 | .273 | .214 | .438 | .10 | 1.10 | 1.20 | 3.0 | .42 | .17 | 1.29 | 2.10 | 1.4 |
| Career | 102 | 63 | 22.2 | .385 | .327 | .714 | .20 | 1.50 | 1.80 | 3.5 | .59 | .18 | 1.88 | 2.40 | 3.2 | |
| Playoff | 4 | 0 | 7.5 | .750 | .000 | .667 | .00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | .8 | .00 | .25 | .75 | .50 | 2.0 | |
| Career Totals | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YEAR | TEAM | G | GS | MIN | FGM-A | 3PM-A | FTM-A | OFF | DEF | TOT | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS |
| 1999 | WAS | 32 | 32 | 947 | 54-132 | 9-33 | 45-59 | 11 | 67 | 78 | 146 | 31 | 3 | 83 | 111 | 162 |
| 2000 | WAS | 23 | 23 | 694 | 31-79 | 14-39 | 21-26 | 10 | 53 | 63 | 118 | 17 | 8 | 55 | 55 | 97 |
| 2001 | NYL | 23 | 0 | 213 | 13-31 | 6-12 | 2-4 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 25 | 34 |
| 2002 | SAC | 24 | 8 | 409 | 12-44 | 3-14 | 7-16 | 3 | 26 | 29 | 73 | 10 | 4 | 31 | 51 | 34 |
| Career | 102 | 63 | 2,263 | 110-286 | 32-98 | 75-105 | 24 | 155 | 179 | 361 | 60 | 18 | 192 | 242 | 327 | |
| Playoff | 4 | 0 | 30 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 2-3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | |