Andrés Jiménez Fernández (born 6 June 1962) is a Spanish former professional basketball player. At a height of 2.05 m (6'8 ") tall, he played at the power forward position.
Professional career Jiménez started with Joventut Badalona and in 1986 FC Barcelona Bàsquet of the Spanish top-tier level Liga ACB acquired him for a fee of 15 million pesetas (90.000 euros). Tinta y resina (De Andrés Jiménez a Jimix) - acb.com While playing with FC Barcelona, he won the 1986–87 season's FIBA Korać Cup title. His number 4 jersey was retired by FC Barcelona.
National team career Jiménez also played for Spain's senior national team at the 1984 Summer Olympics, where they won a silver medal,Andrés Jiménez sports-reference.com at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games, and at the 1992 Summer Olympic Games.
He also played with Spain at 4 FIBA World Cups: (1982, 1986, 1990 and 1994). He totaled 33 games played and 345 points (10.5 ppg.) scored during those competitions.
Jiménez also played at 4 EuroBaskets:1983, where he won a silver medal, 1985 and 1987 4th place and 1989 5th. He totaled 27 games played and 377 points (14.0 ppg.) scored during those competitions.
References
External links FIBA profile 1 FIBA profile 2 FIBA Europe profile Spanish League profile