DeAndre' Bembry

DeAndre' Pierre' Bembry was born in 1994 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the son of Essence Bembry. DeAndre' wears the number 95 in memory of his brother Adrian Potts, who was born in 1995 and who passed away days before the 2016 NBA draft . Bembry is the first player in NBA history to wear number 95. The 6-foot-5 wing intially played high school ball at Rocky River High School in Mint Hill, North Carolina. But he later transferred to St. Patrick High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey. After his senior year at St. Patrick, Bembry earned New Jersey All-State First Team honors and was named the 2013 Union County Player of the Year. Shortly after joining the NBA, Bembry founded the AP World Foundation. AP World's mission is to address issues related to gun violence, and to strengthen families and inspire communities during difficult times. Learn more at www.apworld.life. Fans can follow Bembry on both Twitter and Instagram via @fearthefro95. It did not take Bembry long to establish himself as a star for coach Phil Martelli and the St. Joseph's Hawks. The 6-6 wing started 100 games in his three-year career with the A10 team. He provided 12.1 points and 4.5 rebounds as a role player as a freshman. The Hawks advanced to the NCAA Tournament by winning the A10 tournament. Bembry had 16 points in the first-round loss to UConn. As a sophomore, the New Jersey native became the go-to scorer and averaged 17.7 points and 7.7 rebounds with 3.6 assists and 1.9 steals. He had seven double-doubles and six in conference play. In 2015-16 as a junior, Bembry scored in double digits in all but one game and averaged 17.4 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. He had nine double-doubles, including 16 points and 12 rebounds in the second round NCAA tournament loss to Oregon. After being named to the All-A10 conference team for two seasons in a row, Bembry declared for the 2016 NBA Draft and was drafted 21st overall by the Atlanta Hawks.