Former Florida forward Alex Fudge left school early to start his professional career, and that gamble seems to be paying off. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Fudge and the Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a two-way contract for the upcoming 2023-24 season.
Fudge signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers as an undrafted free agent, allowing him to play in the NBA Summer League. While he averaged just 2.6 points and 1.4 rebounds over six appearances, Fudge’s one block per game and overall defensive prowess impressed enough to earn the last two-way deal on the roster.
Former Gator center Colin Castleton is also on a two-way deal with the Lakers, so the two will share the court for at least another season.
Florida F Alex Fudge has agreed on a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agent Shayaun Saee of @OneLegacysports tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 26, 2023
Fudge transferred to Florida after just one year at LSU. As a sophomore, he averaged 5.8 points and 4.5 rebounds over 32 games and 11 starts. He showed glimpses of elite offensive talent, but his game will likely need some work before being ready for the NBA.
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