Alando Tucker
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| Position | Small forward |
| Height / weight | 1.98 m / 92 kg |
| Born | 11 Feb 1984 (42 years) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Nickname | Doe |
Alando Tucker is a former American professional basketball player and coach who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and various international leagues.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Alando Forest Tucker was born on February 11, 1984, in Lockport, Illinois, United States of America. He stands 198 cm tall and his playing weight was listed at 92 kg. Tucker played primarily as a small forward and shooting guard.Alando Tucker worked with a charity in Israel, called Hoops for Kids International, to help poor children through basketball and mentoring. He now lives in Chicago with his family and helps with Special Olympics.
High School and College Career
Tucker attended Lockport Township High School in Lockport, Illinois. He then played college basketball for the University of Wisconsin–Madison from 2002 to 2007, redshirting the 2003-04 season due to injury.At Wisconsin, Tucker had an outstanding career, finishing as the school's all-time leading scorer with 2,217 points. He was named Big Ten Player of the Year and a consensus first-team All-American in 2007.
Professional Career
Tucker was selected by the Phoenix Suns with the 29th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft. He spent parts of three seasons with the Suns, also playing briefly for the Minnesota Timberwolves.After his NBA stint, Tucker had a successful international career, playing in Puerto Rico, Russia, Spain, Slovakia, Bulgaria, France, and Israel. He won a championship with BK Inter Bratislava in Slovakia in 2013 and became the first American captain in Hapoel Tel Aviv's 80-year history.
Coaching Career
In 2019, Tucker returned to his alma mater as an interim assistant coach for the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team. He served in this role for two seasons before parting ways with the program in 2021.Career Highlights
- 2007 - Consensus first-team All-American
- 2007 - Big Ten Player of the Year
- 2007 - First-team All-Big Ten
- 2007 - Senior CLASS Award
- 2006 - First-team All-Big Ten
- 2003 - Big Ten All-Freshman Team
Alando Tucker FAQ
What is Alando Tucker's most significant college achievement?
Tucker finished his career as the University of Wisconsin–Madison's all-time leading scorer with 2,217 points.
How many NBA teams did Alando Tucker play for?
Tucker played for two NBA teams: the Phoenix Suns and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
What was Alando Tucker's post-playing career?
After retiring as a player, Tucker served as an interim assistant coach for the Wisconsin Badgers men's basketball team from 2019 to 2021.