Luke Harangody
Basketball player, NCAA standout
Born
January 2nd, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college basketball at Notre Dame, earning All-American honors. Competed professionally for several teams in the NBA and overseas. Notable for his scoring ability and rebounding skills during his collegiate career, he left a mark with impressive performances throughout his time at Notre Dame.
Named to the All-Big East First Team
Won the NABC Player of the Year in 2010
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