Israel Andrade


Israel Machado Campelo Andrade, commonly known as Israel Andrade or simply Israel, is a former professional basketball player from Brazil.

Professional career

During his pro club career, Andrade won 4 Brazilian Championships, in the seasons 1982, 1985, 1986, and 1986, while a member of C.A. Monte Líbano.

National team career

Andrade played with the senior Brazilian national [basketball team] at three consecutive Basketball at the [Summer Olympic Games|Summer Olympic Games], at the 1984 Summer Olympic Games, the Basketball at the [1988 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|1988 Summer Olympic games], and the Basketball at the [1992 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament|1992 Summer Olympic Games]. Andrade was also a member of the Brazilian national team that won the gold medal at the Basketball at the 1987 [Pan American Games|1987 Pan American Games], where he scored 78 points in seven games during the tournament. He also played at the 1982 [FIBA World Cup], the 1986 [FIBA World Cup], and the 1990 FIBA World Cup.