Andrew Goudelock

Basketball player, Goudelock led scoring.

Andrew Goudelock - Basketball player, Goudelock led scoring.
Born

December 7th, 1988
36 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A professional basketball player, Goudelock played collegiately at the College of Charleston, where he gained recognition for his scoring prowess. In the 2011 NBA Draft, he went undrafted but signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2012. During his time with the Lakers, he had notable performances, particularly in the Summer League. Goudelock transitioned to international play, competing in various leagues around the world, including in China and Italy. Known for his shooting ability, he contributed significantly to the teams he played for overseas.

Played for the Los Angeles Lakers

Led the NBA Summer League in scoring

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