Alex Fudge Explained

Alex Fudge
Position:Small forward / power forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:8
Weight Lb:200
Team:Free agent
Birth Date:6 May 2003
Birth Place:Lauderhill, Florida, U.S.
High School:Riverside (Jacksonville, Florida)
College:
Draft Year:2023
Career Start:2023
Team1:Los Angeles Lakers
Years2:2023–2024
Team2:South Bay Lakers
Years3:2024
Team3:South Bay Lakers
Team4:Dallas Mavericks
Years5:2024
Team5:Texas Legends

Alex Fudge (born May 6, 2003) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Texas Legends of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for both LSU and Florida.

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 8, he was waived by the Mavericks.[10]

Career statistics

NBA

|-| style="text-align:left;" rowspan=2|| style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers| 4 || 0 || 3.6 || .167 || .000 || 1.000 || .5 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 1.0|-| style="text-align:left;"| Dallas| 2 || 0 || 12.9 || .556 || .333 || || 1.5 || .0 || 1.5 || .0 || 5.5|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 6 || 0 || 6.7 || .400 || .200 || 1.000 || .8 || .0 || .5 || .0 || 2.5

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alex Fudge - ESPN recruiting. ESPN.com. July 31, 2023.
  2. Web site: Alex Fudge - 247Sports recruiting. 247Sports.com. July 31, 2023.
  3. Web site: Clayton. Freeman. Lee forward Alex Fudge commits to LSU. Jacksonville.com. October 10, 2010. July 31, 2023.
  4. News: Rudner . Jacob . Florida forward Alex Fudge to declare for NBA Draft . July 8, 2024 . 247 Sports . April 13, 2023.
  5. Web site: Lakers' Alex Fudge: Upgraded to two-way deal. CBSSports.com. July 27, 2023. July 31, 2023.
  6. Web site: Los Angeles Lakers Sign Alex Fudge to Two-Way Contract. NBA.com. July 27, 2023. July 31, 2023.
  7. Web site: Lakers Waive Alex Fudge and D'Moi Hodge. NBA.com. January 6, 2024. January 7, 2024.
  8. Web site: 2023-2024 South Bay Lakers Transaction History. RealGM.com. January 10, 2024.
  9. Web site: Eddie. Sefko. MAVERICKS SIGN FORMER LAKERS’ FORWARD TO TWO-WAY DEAL. Mavs.com. March 4, 2024. March 4, 2024.
  10. Web site: Dana. Gauruder. Mavs Sign Kessler Edwards To Two-Way Deal, Waive Alex Fudge. HoopsRumors.com. August 8, 2024. August 8, 2024.