Former Lobo Drew Gordon killed in car crash
Gordon was the Player of the Year and lead the Lobos to a win over Long Beach State in the NCAA tournament. He was 33 years old. Message ...
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Drew Gordon, the older brother of Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon and an ex-NBA player himself, died in a car accident in Oregon, on Thursday. He was 33.
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Drew Gordon - 10 things to know with detail
- Drew Gordon is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the San-en NeoPhoenix in the Japanese B.League.
- He was born on July 12, 1990, in San Jose, California.
- Gordon played college basketball at UCLA before transferring to the University of New Mexico for his final two years of eligibility.
- During his senior year at New Mexico, Gordon was named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year and led the conference in rebounding.
- After going undrafted in the 2012 NBA Draft, Gordon signed with the Dallas Mavericks for the 2012 NBA Summer League.
- Gordon has played professionally in various countries, including Serbia, Italy, Lithuania, and Turkey, before joining the San-en NeoPhoenix in Japan.
- Known for his athleticism and rebounding ability, Gordon has established himself as a dominant force in the paint on both ends of the floor.
- He has represented the United States in international competition, most notably winning a gold medal at the 2009 FIBA Under-19 World Championship.
- Off the court, Gordon is involved in various charitable endeavors, including working with underprivileged youth and promoting education.
- Drew Gordon continues to pursue his basketball career with a focus on improving his game and helping his team achieve success in the B.League and beyond.