Tucker Named Player of the Week
December 18, 2007 | Men's Basketball
Former All-American Alando Tucker was named the NBA D-League Player of the Week Monday. Tucker, Wisconsin's all-time leading scorer and 2007 Big Ten Player of the Year, has been playing for the Albuquerque Thunderbirds of the Development League since Nov. 29.
Tucker, a rookie on assignment from the Phoenix Suns, scored 40 points with eight rebounds on Friday night in a win over the Bakersfield Jam. His 40 point effort is tied for the most points scored in a D-League game this season. Tucker returned on Saturday to scored 32 points and grab five rebounds in a win over Anaheim.
For the week, Tucker averaged 36.0 points and 6.5 rebounds while leading the Thunderbirds to two victories. He shot .519 (27-52) from the field, including 6-10 from three-point range.
Tucker was the 29th overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2007 NBA Draft. He is averaging 28.2 points, tied for second in the D-League, and 7.0 rebounds in five games.
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