Alex Fudge

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Alex Fudge
No. 1–South Bay Lakers
Position Small forward / power forward
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (2003-05-06) May 6, 2003 (age 21)
Lauderhill, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Riverside (Jacksonville, Florida)
College
NBA draft 2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024 Los Angeles Lakers
2023–2024 →South Bay Lakers
2024 South Bay Lakers
2024 Dallas Mavericks
2024 →Texas Legends
2024–presentSouth Bay Lakers
Career highlights and awards
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Alex Fudge (born May 6, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the LSU Tigers and Florida Gators.

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High school career

Fudge played high school basketball at Robert E. Lee Senior High School (now named Riverside High School) in Jacksonville, Florida.

Recruiting

Coming out of high school, Fudge was a highly ranked recruit in the Class of 2020. He was ranked as a 4-star recruit by both ESPN and 247Sports recruiting services. [1] [2]

Fudge was heavily pursued by several universities and received 26 college offers according to 247Sports, alongside one Irish basketball team, the Sligo Allstars. From his 27 offers, Fudge narrowed his list down to 10 finalists, which included Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, LSU, South Carolina, Texas, Texas A&M and UCF. Fudge ultimately committed to play basketball at LSU. [3]

College career

LSU (2021–22)

Fudge played one season for the LSU Tigers in 2021–22, averaging 3.3 points per game and appearing in 29 games as a freshman. Fudge appeared in the 2022 NCAA tournament in the Tigers first round tourney loss to Iowa State. At LSU, Fudge played alongside future NBA players Tari Eason and Darius Days. During the season Fudge stubbed his toe playing shuffleboard and missed 1 match.

Florida (2022–23)

After one season at LSU, Fudge transferred to Florida for his sophomore season. At Florida, Fudge averaged 5.8 points and 4.5 rebounds per game and appeared in 32 games for the Gators. [4]

Professional career

Los Angeles / South Bay Lakers (2023–2024)

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Fudge joined the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2023 NBA Summer League, averaging 3.0 points per game [5] and on July 26, 2023, he signed a two-way contract. [6] Fudge was honored as a part of the Lakers team that won the inaugural 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament game. On January 6, 2024, he was waived by the Lakers along with D'Moi Hodge [7] and four days later, he joined the South Bay Lakers. [8]

Dallas Mavericks / Texas Legends (2024)

On March 4, 2024, Fudge signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks. [9] Fudge reached the NBA Finals where the Mavericks lost to the Boston Celtics in 5 games. On August 27, he was waived by the Mavericks. [10]

Return to South Bay (2024–present)

On September 5, 2024, Fudge signed with the Los Angeles Lakers, [11] but was waived the next day. [12] On October 26, 2024, he rejoined the South Bay Lakers. [13]

FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup

Fudge represented the US in the 2024 FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup. This event marked Fudge's first time competing for USA Basketball. [14]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

NBA

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2023–24 L.A. Lakers 403.6.167.0001.000.5.0.0.01.0
Dallas 2012.9.556.333—1.5.01.5.05.5
Career606.7.400.2001.000.8.0.5.02.5

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References

  1. ↑ "Alex Fudge - ESPN recruiting". ESPN.com. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Alex Fudge - 247Sports recruiting". 247Sports.com. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  3. ↑ Freeman, Clayton (October 10, 2010). "Lee forward Alex Fudge commits to LSU". Jacksonville.com. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  4. ↑ Rudner, Jacob (April 13, 2023). "Florida forward Alex Fudge to declare for NBA Draft". 247 Sports. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Lakers' Alex Fudge: Upgraded to two-way deal". CBSSports.com. July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Los Angeles Lakers Sign Alex Fudge to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. July 27, 2023. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Lakers Waive Alex Fudge and D'Moi Hodge". NBA.com. January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ "2023-2024 South Bay Lakers Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
  9. ↑ Sefko, Eddie (March 4, 2024). "MAVERICKS SIGN FORMER LAKERS' FORWARD TO TWO-WAY DEAL". Mavs.com. Retrieved March 4, 2024.
  10. ↑ "MAVERICKS SIGN KESSLER EDWARDS TO TWO-WAY CONTRACT". NBA.com. August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Los Angeles Lakers Sign Alex Fudge". NBA.com. September 5, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
  12. ↑ Los Angeles Lakers [@Lakers] (September 5, 2024). "OFFICIAL: The Los Angeles Lakers have requested waivers on forward Alex Fudge" (Tweet). Retrieved September 6, 2024– via Twitter.
  13. ↑ "South Bay Lakers Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. October 25, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Alex Fudge to Represent USA in 3x3 U23 World Cup". Florida Gators. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
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