Alex Fudge

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Alex Fudge
No. 7 – Sioux Falls Skyforce
PositionSmall forward / power forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (2003-05-06) May 6, 2003 (age 23)
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolRiverside (Jacksonville, Florida)
College
NBA draft2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024Los Angeles Lakers
2023–2024South Bay Lakers
2024South Bay Lakers
2024Dallas Mavericks
2024Texas Legends
2024–2025South Bay Lakers
2025–presentSioux Falls Skyforce
Career highlights
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Alex Fudge (born May 6, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the LSU Tigers and Florida Gators.

High school career

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

Recruiting

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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

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LSU (2021–22)

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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)

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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

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Los Angeles / South Bay Lakers (2023–2024)

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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)

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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 (2024–2025)

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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

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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

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Legend
  GP Games 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
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023–24 L.A. Lakers 4 0 3.6 .167 .000 1.000 .5 .0 .0 .0 1.0
Dallas 2 0 12.9 .556 .333 1.5 .0 1.5 .0 5.5
Career 6 0 6.7 .400 .200 1.000 .8 .0 .5 .0 2.5

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