Andrew Ogilvy
A skilled Australian big man whose high-IQ play and consistent scoring made him a cornerstone of the Illawarra Hawks for nearly a decade.
Born 1988 (age 38)·Australian professional basketball player·Birthday: June 17·Millennials
Biography
Andrew Ogilvy's basketball journey was one of steady, understated excellence, built more on craft than flash. The Sydney native made his mark at Vanderbilt University in the SEC, where his soft hands and footwork made him a reliable post presence. Rather than chase the NBA, he carved out a successful career in Europe's top leagues, honing his game in Spain before a homecoming that would define his legacy. Joining the Illawarra Hawks in 2015, Ogilvy became the team's offensive anchor. He wasn't the most athletic center, but his basketball intelligence, deft passing from the high post, and array of hook shots and finishes made him a perennial All-Star candidate. He led the Hawks to a surprise Grand Final appearance in 2017, forming the heart of a resilient team. His seven-season tenure with Illawarra represented a model of loyalty and production in the NBL, a career celebrated for its smart, fundamental consistency.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Andrew was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Andrew Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Andrew's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named to the All-NBL First Team in 2016 and 2017 while playing for the Illawarra Hawks.
- Led the Illawarra Hawks to the NBL Grand Final series in 2017.
- Averaged double-digit scoring in all seven of his NBL seasons with the Hawks.
- Won the Spanish King's Cup (Copa del Rey) in 2013 while playing for Herbalife Gran Canaria.
Did You Know?
He was nicknamed 'A.J.' and also 'The Big Fundamental' during his NBL career for his style of play.
Ogilvy represented the Australian national team, the Boomers, at the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
He studied communications at Vanderbilt University while playing college basketball.
He retired as the Illawarra Hawks' all-time leader in rebounds and blocked shots.
“My game was built on footwork and making the right read.”
