Alando Tucker
Encyclopedia
Alando Forest Tucker is an American professional basketball player. Tucker played five seasons at The University of Wisconsin–Madison
and wore the number 42. Primarily a small forward
, he is listed at 6'6" (1.98 m), 205 lbs (95 kg).
in Lockport, Illinois
.
Tucker averaged 21.6 points and seven rebounds per game as a junior. He was one of only two juniors to be named to the Herald News AA all-area team.
As a senior Tucker earned all-state honors averaging 22.2 points while hauling in 7.7 rebounds and dishing 5.7 assists per game. He scored 35 points against Joliet, the number one ranked team in the state.
After seeing drugs and gang violence throughout his childhood, Tucker and his older brother Antonio made a pact to stay clean. They pledged to stay drug, tobacco, and alcohol free and stay away from tattoos.
career in 2002–03 starting 27 of 32 games as a freshman
. He averaged 12.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
In 2003–04, Tucker played in just four games because of a right foot injury. He applied for and received a medical redshirt after the season.
During the 2004–05 season, Tucker started 30 out of 31 games. He led the Badgers in scoring with 15.2 points. He also averaged 6.1 rebounds. At the end of the 2006–07 regular season, Tucker was averaging 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
On February 10, 2007, Tucker reached the 2,000 point mark in his collegiate career in a game against Iowa. He was the second Wisconsin Badger to ever accomplish this. The first was Michael Finley
.
On March 10, 2007, Tucker broke the all-time Wisconsin
scoring record (2,147 points) previously held by Michael Finley
.
Tucker also broke Finley's UW vertical jump record.
His collegiate career ended on March 18, 2007, when the Badgers lost to the UNLV Runnin' Rebels 74–68 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament
. Tucker finished with 17 points on 4–11 shooting from the field and 8–13 from the line. He also had seven rebounds. He was named Big Ten Player of the Year and a NCAA 1st Team All-American, and also received the Lowe's Senior Class Award, in his final season.
He graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison
in a ceremony on May 19, 2007.
by the Phoenix Suns
.
affiliate Albuquerque Thunderbirds
on November 27, 2007. His performances include a 25-point, 12-rebound effort in a 92–84 loss to Idaho
on December 1, 40 points (on 15-of-25 shooting, including 4-of-4 three-pointers) in a 109–102 win over Bakersfield
on December 14, and 32 points in a 100–97 victory over Anaheim
on December 15. Tucker was recalled by the Suns on December 18.
on January 12, 39 points in a 92–91 win over Rio Grande Valley
on January 13, a game-high 26 points (on 11-of-19 field goals) in a 98–81 loss to Colorado
on January 15, and a game-high 29 points in a 104–84 loss to Dakota
on January 19.
on March 16, a 38-point effort in a 119–104 win over Tulsa
on March 20, 33 points (including 14 in the final quarter) in a 114–108 win over Tulsa on March 21, 38 points in a 119–115 loss to Rio Grande Valley
on March 30, and 34 points in a 118–112 victory over Tulsa on April 5. Tucker was recalled to the Suns on April 7. He received Honorable Mention for D-League Performer of the Week for March 17, 2008.
on December 26, 2008. He was recalled on January 2, 2009, after playing two games with the Energy. His Iowa season-high was a 13-point effort in a 107–101 win over Utah
on December 28.
for Jason Hart. He was waived by the Timberwolves on March 22, 2010.
.
, Russia.
| style="text-align:left;"| 2007–08
| style="text-align:left;"| Phoenix
| 6 || 0 || 8.0 || .364 || .250 || .833 || 1.3 || .0 || .0 || .2 || 3.7
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| style="text-align:left;"| 2008–09
| style="text-align:left;"| Phoenix
| 30 || 1 || 9.4 || .430 || .348 || .788 || 1.0 || .4 || .2 || .0 || 4.6
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| style="text-align:left;"| 2009–10
| style="text-align:left;"| Phoenix
| 11 || 0 || 6.5 || .433 || .143 || .762 || .6 || .3 || .0 || .0 || 3.9
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| style="text-align:left;"| 2009–10
| style="text-align:left;"| Minnesota
| 4 || 0 || 6.3 || .444 || .000 || .000 || .8 || .3 || .0 || .0 || 2.0
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| style="text-align:left;"| Career
| style="text-align:left;"|
| 51 || 1 || 8.4 || .423 || .294 || .783 || 1.0 || .3 || .1 || .0 || 4.1
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
and wore the number 42. Primarily a small forward
Small forward
The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall...
, he is listed at 6'6" (1.98 m), 205 lbs (95 kg).
High school career
Alando attended Lockport Township High SchoolLockport Township High School
Lockport Township High School is a public high school in Lockport, Illinois, United States. It also serves the communities of Homer Glen, Fairmont, parts of Crest Hill, and parts of Joliet. More than 3,800 students are enrolled in grades 9 through 12....
in Lockport, Illinois
Lockport, Illinois
Lockport is a city in Will County, Illinois, United States, that incorporated in 1853. Lockport is located in northeastern Illinois, 30 miles southwest of Chicago, and north of Joliet, at locks connecting Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal with the Des Plaines River via the Lockport...
.
Tucker averaged 21.6 points and seven rebounds per game as a junior. He was one of only two juniors to be named to the Herald News AA all-area team.
As a senior Tucker earned all-state honors averaging 22.2 points while hauling in 7.7 rebounds and dishing 5.7 assists per game. He scored 35 points against Joliet, the number one ranked team in the state.
After seeing drugs and gang violence throughout his childhood, Tucker and his older brother Antonio made a pact to stay clean. They pledged to stay drug, tobacco, and alcohol free and stay away from tattoos.
Collegiate career
Tucker started off his college basketballCollege basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
career in 2002–03 starting 27 of 32 games as a freshman
Freshman
A freshman or fresher is a first-year student in secondary school, high school, or college. The term first year can also be used as a noun, to describe the students themselves A freshman (US) or fresher (UK, India) (or sometimes fish, freshie, fresher; slang plural frosh or freshmeat) is a...
. He averaged 12.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
In 2003–04, Tucker played in just four games because of a right foot injury. He applied for and received a medical redshirt after the season.
During the 2004–05 season, Tucker started 30 out of 31 games. He led the Badgers in scoring with 15.2 points. He also averaged 6.1 rebounds. At the end of the 2006–07 regular season, Tucker was averaging 19.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
On February 10, 2007, Tucker reached the 2,000 point mark in his collegiate career in a game against Iowa. He was the second Wisconsin Badger to ever accomplish this. The first was Michael Finley
Michael Finley
Michael Howard Finley is a retired American professional basketball player. He last played for the Boston Celtics of the NBA.-High school career:...
.
On March 10, 2007, Tucker broke the all-time Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
scoring record (2,147 points) previously held by Michael Finley
Michael Finley
Michael Howard Finley is a retired American professional basketball player. He last played for the Boston Celtics of the NBA.-High school career:...
.
Tucker also broke Finley's UW vertical jump record.
His collegiate career ended on March 18, 2007, when the Badgers lost to the UNLV Runnin' Rebels 74–68 in the second round of the NCAA Tournament
NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship
The NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Championship is a single-elimination tournament held each spring in the United States, featuring 68 college basketball teams, to determine the national championship in the top tier of college basketball...
. Tucker finished with 17 points on 4–11 shooting from the field and 8–13 from the line. He also had seven rebounds. He was named Big Ten Player of the Year and a NCAA 1st Team All-American, and also received the Lowe's Senior Class Award, in his final season.
He graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Madison
University of Wisconsin–Madison
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is a public research university located in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1848, UW–Madison is the flagship campus of the University of Wisconsin System. It became a land-grant institution in 1866...
in a ceremony on May 19, 2007.
NBA career
Tucker was selected 29th overall in the first round of the 2007 NBA Draft2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
by the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
.
First Albuquerque Thunderbirds assignment
After appearing in two games for Phoenix, Tucker was assigned to the Suns' NBA Development LeagueNBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
affiliate Albuquerque Thunderbirds
Albuquerque Thunderbirds
The New Mexico Thunderbirds were a professional NBA Development League minor league basketball team which played from 2005-2011. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Thunderbirds first played their home games at Tingley Coliseum as the Albuquerque Thunderbirds, then played at the Santa Ana Star...
on November 27, 2007. His performances include a 25-point, 12-rebound effort in a 92–84 loss to Idaho
Idaho Stampede
The Idaho Stampede is an American basketball team that plays in the NBA Development League. The team is based in the Boise, Idaho, area and as of 2005 plays at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise. The team was founded as a member of the Continental Basketball Association in 1997 and was league runner-up...
on December 1, 40 points (on 15-of-25 shooting, including 4-of-4 three-pointers) in a 109–102 win over Bakersfield
Bakersfield Jam
The Bakersfield Jam is an expansion franchise of the National Basketball Association Development League that began play in 2006-07. It plays its home games at the newly-built Jam Events Center in Bakersfield, California, United States, which had been built as their practice facility...
on December 14, and 32 points in a 100–97 victory over Anaheim
Anaheim Arsenal
The Anaheim Arsenal was a professional basketball team which played in NBA Development League from 2006-2009. They played their home games at the Anaheim Convention Center, in Anaheim, California....
on December 15. Tucker was recalled by the Suns on December 18.
Second Albuquerque Thunderbirds assignment
On January 11, 2008, he was re-assigned to Albuquerque, and recalled ten days later. His performances include a team-high 33 points and 10 rebounds in a 123–117 win over AustinAustin Toros
The Austin Toros are a NBA Development League minor league basketball team based in Cedar Park, Texas, United States.The team plays home games at Cedar Park Center.Their logo is the design of a bull and basketball with the state of Texas in the background...
on January 12, 39 points in a 92–91 win over Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are a 2007-08 expansion team in the NBA Development League. They play their home games at the State Farm Arena, in Hidalgo, Texas....
on January 13, a game-high 26 points (on 11-of-19 field goals) in a 98–81 loss to Colorado
Colorado 14ers
The Colorado 14ers were a team in the NBA Development League which began play in 2006-07. They were affiliated with the Denver Nuggets, New Jersey Nets and Toronto Raptors of the NBA. The 14ers played their home games at the Broomfield Event Center in the Denver suburb of Broomfield, Colorado. ...
on January 15, and a game-high 29 points in a 104–84 loss to Dakota
Dakota Wizards
The Dakota Wizards are an American basketball team in the NBA Development League, based in Bismarck, North Dakota. Home games are played at the Bismarck Civic Center.-Beginnings in IBA:...
on January 19.
Third Albuquerque Thunderbirds assignment
He was assigned a third time on March 13, 2008. In 21 total games (19 starts), he averaged 27.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Tucker's performances in his third assignment include scoring a Thunderbirds season-high 42 points in a 116–100 victory over Los AngelesLos Angeles D-Fenders
The Los Angeles D-Fenders are a NBA Development League team based in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 2006, the team is owned by the Los Angeles Lakers, which became the first National Basketball Association franchise to own a D-League team...
on March 16, a 38-point effort in a 119–104 win over Tulsa
Tulsa 66ers
The Tulsa 66ers are an NBA Development League team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the minor league affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their logo design is a basketball behind mountains with a road leading up to them, all on a U.S...
on March 20, 33 points (including 14 in the final quarter) in a 114–108 win over Tulsa on March 21, 38 points in a 119–115 loss to Rio Grande Valley
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are a 2007-08 expansion team in the NBA Development League. They play their home games at the State Farm Arena, in Hidalgo, Texas....
on March 30, and 34 points in a 118–112 victory over Tulsa on April 5. Tucker was recalled to the Suns on April 7. He received Honorable Mention for D-League Performer of the Week for March 17, 2008.
First Iowa Energy assignment
Tucker was assigned to the Suns' new D-League affiliate Iowa EnergyIowa Energy
The Iowa Energy are a 2007-08 expansion team of the NBA Development League, of which they are the current defending champions. They play their home games at the Wells Fargo Arena at Iowa Events Center....
on December 26, 2008. He was recalled on January 2, 2009, after playing two games with the Energy. His Iowa season-high was a 13-point effort in a 107–101 win over Utah
Utah Flash
The Utah Flash was a team of the NBA Development League that began playing in 2007 and folded in 2011. They played their home games at the UCCU Center on the campus of Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah...
on December 28.
Minnesota Timberwolves
On December 29, 2009, Tucker was traded along with a second round pick and cash considerations to the Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
for Jason Hart. He was waived by the Timberwolves on March 22, 2010.
Texas Legends
In November 2011, Tucker was selected by the Texas Legends with the second pick in the NBA D-League Draft. However, Tucker decided to play in Spain instead.Gallitos de Isabela
In April 2010 he signed with pro team Gallitos de Isabela in Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
.
Lokomotiv Kuban
On August 11, 2010 he signed a contract with the Russian club Lokomotiv Kuban from KrasnodarKrasnodar
Krasnodar is a city in Southern Russia, located on the Kuban River about northeast of the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. It is the administrative center of Krasnodar Krai . Population: -Name:...
, Russia.
Achievements and awards
- Broke Michael FinleyMichael FinleyMichael Howard Finley is a retired American professional basketball player. He last played for the Boston Celtics of the NBA.-High school career:...
's UW school record for UW's All Time Leading Scorer with 2,217 points. - Broke Devin HarrisDevin HarrisDevin Lamar Harris is an American professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association . Harris attended the University of Wisconsin–Madison...
's UW school record for most points in a single season. - Broke Michael Finley's UW school record for vertical leap as a freshman by jumping 38 inches.
- 2002–03 – Set UW record for offensive rebounds (86) for a freshman
- 2002–03 – Big Ten ConferenceBig Ten ConferenceThe Big Ten Conference is the United States' oldest Division I college athletic conference. Its twelve member institutions are located primarily in the Midwestern United States, stretching from Nebraska in the west to Pennsylvania in the east...
All-Freshman Team - 2004–05 – Big Ten and Syracuse Regional all-tournament teams
- 2004–05 – Consensus third-team All-Big Ten selection
- 2005–06 – Preseason John Wooden Award Candidate
- 2005–06 – First team All-Big Ten selection
- 2006–07 – Preseason John Wooden Award Candidate
- 2006–07 – Preseason Big Ten Player of the Year
- 2006–07 – Consensus first team All-Big Ten selection
- 2006–07 – Big Ten Player Of The Year
- 2006–07 – First Team All-American (National Association of Basketball CoachesNational Association of Basketball CoachesThe National Association of Basketball Coaches , headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is an American organization of college men's basketball coaches...
) - 2006–07 – First Team All-American (The Sporting NewsThe Sporting NewsSporting News is an American-based sports magazine. It was established in 1886, and it became the dominant American publication covering baseball — so much so that it acquired the nickname "The Bible of Baseball"...
) - 2006–07 – Lowe's Senior CLASS AwardLowe's Senior CLASS AwardThe Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award is an annual college athletic award in the NCAA Division I. Qualified competitors must be seniors who have remained within their NCAA Division I college for a four-year commitment and achieved excellence in one of nine sports.....
(Lowe'sLowe'sLowe's Companies, Inc. is a U.S.-based chain of retail home improvement and appliance stores. Founded in 1946 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the chain now serves more than 14 million customers a week in its 1,710 stores in the United States and 20 in Canada. Expansion into Canada began in...
)
Regular season
|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2007–08
| style="text-align:left;"| Phoenix
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
| 6 || 0 || 8.0 || .364 || .250 || .833 || 1.3 || .0 || .0 || .2 || 3.7
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| style="text-align:left;"| 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| style="text-align:left;"| Phoenix
| 30 || 1 || 9.4 || .430 || .348 || .788 || 1.0 || .4 || .2 || .0 || 4.6
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| style="text-align:left;"| 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| style="text-align:left;"| Phoenix
| 11 || 0 || 6.5 || .433 || .143 || .762 || .6 || .3 || .0 || .0 || 3.9
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2009–10
| style="text-align:left;"| Minnesota
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Founded in 1989, the team is currently owned by Glen Taylor...
| 4 || 0 || 6.3 || .444 || .000 || .000 || .8 || .3 || .0 || .0 || 2.0
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| style="text-align:left;"| Career
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| 51 || 1 || 8.4 || .423 || .294 || .783 || 1.0 || .3 || .1 || .0 || 4.1