Former school standout Drew Gordon, the older brother of Denver Nuggets ahead Aaron Gordon, died Thursday, the College of New Mexico introduced. He was 33.
???? We’re heartbroken over the passing of Drew Gordon. A two-time all-conference ahead, he helped lead us to the 2012 Mountain West title. pic.twitter.com/tdleKSxTOF
— Lobo Basketball (@UNMLoboMBB) May 31, 2024
Drew Gordon was reportedly killed in a automobile crash in Portland, Ore. The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Workplace introduced a deadly crash on Thursday however did not reveal the id of the deceased.
Gordon was a 2008 McDonald’s All-American at Archbishop Mitty Excessive in San Jose, Calif., earlier than attending UCLA for elements of two seasons after which enjoying two at New Mexico.
Gordon performed in simply 40 video games for UCLA earlier than deciding to switch early within the 2009-10 season. He moved on to New Mexico and averaged 13.4 factors and 10.8 rebounds in two seasons for the Lobos.
He was a first-team All-Mountain West alternative in 2011-12 and in addition was named MVP when the Lobos received the 2012 Mountain West match.
Gordon wasn’t chosen within the NBA draft however ultimately performed in 9 video games for the Philadelphia 76ers through the 2014-15 season. He averaged 1.9 factors, 2.0 rebounds and shot 42.1 % from the sphere.
Gordon performed internationally in a number of leagues between 2012-21. He formally retired in 2023.
Aaron Gordon, 28, is in his tenth NBA season. He helped the Nuggets win the NBA title final season.
–Area Degree Media/Reuters
