Alando Tucker

Basketball player and coach

Alando Tucker - Basketball player and coach
Born

February 11th, 1984
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college basketball at the University of Wisconsin, earning recognition as a standout player. Achieved the Big Ten Player of the Year award in 2007. After college, played professionally in various leagues, including the NBA with the Phoenix Suns. Transitioned to coaching and contributed to the development of young players at the collegiate level.

Big Ten Player of the Year in 2007

Played for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA

Professional career in various leagues

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