Los Angeles Lakers rookie Alex Fudge returned home recently and pulled up to watch the Jacksonville Jaguars practice as part of their training camp schedule ahead of the 2023 season.
Fudge grew up in Jacksonville and played at Lee High School where he earned 5A first-team All-State honors and won two district championships. He played his freshman year of college at LSU before transferring to Florida for this past season.
The 20-year-old was spotted on the sidelines at EverBank Stadium on Saturday as Trevor Lawrence & Co. practiced in front of 10,000-plus at their home field. Fudge even reunited with linebacker Dequan Jackson, who also played at Lee High School.
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Fudge, who went undrafted this year, averaged 5.8 points and 4.5 rebounds last season with the Gators on 39.7% shooting from the field in 32 games. He registered two double-doubles and ranked 17th in the SEC in blocked shots (25).
The 6-foot-9 forward debuted with the Lakers in summer league, totaling 18 points, nine rebounds, five assists, five blocks and two steals in six games between Sacramento and Las Vegas. He produced his best game on July 7 with seven points.
Fudge signed a two-way contract with the Lakers on July 26. He will split his time between L.A. and the South Bay Lakers in the G League and is eligible to spend no more than 50 games in the NBA.
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