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5 Things to Know About Philadelphia 76ers’ Drew Gordon

Drew Gordon: 5 Things to Know About Newest Philadelphia 76er

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Tuesday afternoon, the Philadelphia 76ers added some new talent to their training camp roster. One of the players they decided to invite to camp was 6-foot-9 forward Drew Gordon. Here are five things you need to know about the newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers’ roster.

5. Played College Basketball at 2 Different Schools

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5. Played College Basketball at 2 Different Schools

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In 2008, Drew Gordon began his college career at UCLA. After two seasons in a Bruins uniform, Gordon transferred to the University of New Mexico where he would play for both his junior and senior seasons.

4. Went Undrafted In 2012

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4. Went Undrafted In 2012

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Despite being projected by scouts as a late second-round pick, Drew Gordon went undrafted in the 2012 NBA Draft.

3. Played Last 2 Seasons Overseas

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3. Played Last 2 Seasons Overseas

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After failing to realize his dream of playing in the NBA, Drew Gordon has spent the last two years playing basketball overseas for three different teams in Serbia, Turkey and Italy.

2. Member of Philadelphia 76ers' 2014 Summer League Roster

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2. Member of Philadelphia 76ers' 2014 Summer League Roster

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This past summer, Drew Gordon played for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2014 NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Gordon averaged a team-high six rebounds per game.

1. Older Brother of Aaron Gordon

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1. Older Brother of Aaron Gordon

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Drew Gordon is the older brother of former University of Arizona star Aaron Gordon, who was selected by the Orlando Magic fourth overall in this past summer’s 2014 NBA Draft.

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