Alex Fudge
Alex Fudge | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 6, 2003 United States |
| Occupation | Professional basketball player |
| Years active | 2021–present |
| Known for | Playing for LSU Tigers, Florida Gators, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Sioux Falls Skyforce |
Alex Fudge (born May 6, 2003) is a professional basketball athlete from the United States, currently playing for the Sioux Falls Skyforce in the NBA G League. During his collegiate career, he competed for both the LSU Tigers and the Florida Gators programs.
High school career
Fudge attended Robert E. Lee Senior High School, now known as Riverside High School, located in Jacksonville, Florida, where he played high school basketball.
Recruiting
Ranked as a prominent 4-star prospect in the 2020 recruiting class by ESPN and 247Sports, Fudge attracted 27 scholarship offers, including one from the Irish club Sligo Allstars. He eventually shortlisted his choices to ten schools—Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, LSU, South Carolina, Texas, Texas A&M, and UCF—before deciding to commit to LSU.
LSU (2021–22)
During the 2021–22 season, Fudge appeared in 29 games as a freshman for the LSU Tigers, averaging 3.3 points per contest. He participated in the first round of the 2022 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, where LSU was defeated by Iowa State. His teammates included future NBA players Tari Eason and Darius Days. Fudge missed one game that season due to a toe injury.
Florida (2022–23)
For his sophomore year, Fudge transferred to Florida and contributed averages of 5.8 points and 4.5 rebounds across 32 games with the Gators.
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, where he averaged 3.0 points per game. On July 26, 2023, he signed a two-way contract with Los Angeles and was part of the squad that secured victory in the inaugural 2023 NBA In-Season Tournament. He was released on January 6, 2024, and subsequently signed with the South Bay Lakers four days later.
Dallas Mavericks / Texas Legends (2024)
Fudge inked a two-way deal with the Dallas Mavericks on March 4, 2024. He advanced to the 2024 NBA Finals with Dallas, where they were defeated by the Boston Celtics in five games. On August 27, Dallas waived him.
Return to South Bay (2024–2025)
On September 5, 2024, Fudge re-signed with the Los Angeles Lakers but was waived shortly after on September 6. He returned to play for the South Bay Lakers beginning October 26, 2024.
FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup
In 2024, Fudge represented the United States at the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup, marking his debut appearance for USA Basketball.
NBA
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