Israel Machado Campelo Andrade (born January 17, 1960 in Salvador), commonly known as Israel Andrade or simply Israel, is a former professional

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player from

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Professional career

During his pro

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career, Andrade won 4 Brazilian Championships, in the seasons 1982, 1985, 1986 (I), and 1986 (II), while a member of C.A. Monte Líbano.

National team career

Andrade played with the senior

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at three consecutive Summer Olympic Games, at the

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, the 1988 Summer Olympic games, and the

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. Andrade was also a member of the Brazilian national team that won the gold medal at the 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

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Italian League Profile

CBB Profile
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