Drew Gordon

{{Short description|American basketball player (1990–2024)}} {{distinguish|Drew Gooden (disambiguation){{!}}Drew Gooden}} {{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}} {{Infobox basketball biography | name = Drew Gordon | image = Drew Gordon.jpg | width = | caption = Gordon with UCLA in 2009 | height_ft = 6 | height_in = 9 | weight_lb = 245 | birth_date = {{birth date|1990|7|12}} | birth_place = San Jose, California, U.S. | death_date = {{death date and age|2024|5|30|1990|7|12}} | death_place = Clackamas County, Oregon, U.S. | high_school = Archbishop Mitty<br/>(San Jose, California) | college = *UCLA (2008–2009) *New Mexico (2010–2012) | draft_year = 2012 | career_start = 2012 | career_end = 2023 | career_number = 32, 0, 30, 7 | career_position = Power forward / center | years1 = 2012–2013 | team1 = Partizan | years2 = 2013 | team2 = Dinamo Sassari | years3 = 2013 | team3 = Banvit | years4 = 2013–2014 | team4 = Dinamo Sassari | years5 = {{nbay|2014|start}} | team5 = Philadelphia 76ers | years6 = 2014–2015 | team6 = Delaware 87ers | years7 = 2015–2016 | team7 = Champagne Châlons-Reims | years8 = 2016–2017 | team8 = Lietuvos rytas | years9 = 2017–2018 | team9 = Zenit | years10 = 2018–2019 | team10 = Long Island Nets | years11 = 2019–2020 | team11 = Zielona Góra | years12 = 2020–2021 | team12 = Avtodor | years13 = 2021 | team13 = Lokomotiv Kuban | years14 = 2021–2022 | team14 = Budivelnyk | years15 = 2022–2023 | team15 = Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka | highlights = *French League All-Star (2016) * Italian Cup winner (2014) * Russian League All-Star (2018) * First-team All-MWC (2012) * Second-team All-MWC (2011) * MWC tournament MVP (2012) * MWC Newcomer of the Year (2011) }}

'''Drew Edward Gordon''' (July 12, 1990 – May 30, 2024) was an American professional basketball player. He spent most of his career playing overseas in Europe but also played domestically in the NBA G League and with the Philadelphia 76ers of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Gordon began his college basketball career with the UCLA Bruins, then transferred during his sophomore year to the New Mexico Lobos. Gordon garnered a number of accolades for his play as the starting center for the Lobos, giving New Mexico a dominating inside presence.<ref name="multiple24">{{cite web|url=http://www.sbrforum.com/ncaa-basketball/news/mountain-west-ncaa-basketball-betting-preview-2011-2012-a-20314/ |title=Mountain West NCAA basketball betting preview for 2011 / 2012 |publisher=SBR Forum |date=June 15, 2011}}</ref> He was the older brother of NBA forward Aaron Gordon.<ref>[https://sports.yahoo.com/news/arizona-s-aaron-gordon-learns-lessons-from-brother-s-nba-draft-nightmare-002416910-nba.html Arizona's Aaron Gordon learns lessons from brother's NBA draft nightmare]</ref>

==Early life== Gordon was born on July 12, 1990, in San Jose, California.<ref name="multiple3"/> He attended Archbishop Mitty High School in San Jose as a four-year varsity letterwinner<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sabedra |first=Darren |date=May 31, 2024 |orig-date=May 31, 2024 |title=Drew Gordon, 1990-2024: Former Mitty basketball star's death stuns a community |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/05/31/drew-gordon-1990-2024-former-mitty-basketball-stars-death-stuns-a-community/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240902191823/https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/05/31/drew-gordon-1990-2024-former-mitty-basketball-stars-death-stuns-a-community/ |archive-date=September 2, 2024 |access-date=September 20, 2024 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US}}</ref> and three-time All-West Catholic Athletic League first team selection who led the Monarchs to three West Catholic Athletic League championships.<ref name="multiple">{{cite web |url=http://www.golobos.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/gordon_drew00.html |title=Player Bio: Drew Gordon – NEW MEXICO OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE |publisher=GoLobos.com |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110908064141/http://www.golobos.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/gordon_drew00.html |archivedate=September 8, 2011 }}</ref><ref name="multiple1">{{cite web|url=https://www.mitty.com/athletics/mens-basketball-achievements |title=Men's Basketball Achievements |publisher=Archbishop Mitty High School}}</ref>

During his first year in 2004–05, Gordon posted 9.5 points per game, 9.2 rebound per game, 1.0 assists per game, 3.0 steals per game and 4.5 blocks per game and earned CIF Central Coast Section Freshman of the Year honors, All-WCAL first-team selection and All-CCS second-team honoree.<ref name="multiple3"/>

As a sophomore in 2005–06, Gordon averaged 14.7 points per game, 10.1 rebound per game, 1.7 assists per game, 2.4 steals per game and 3.9 blocks per game as he was named the 2006 Cal State Sophomore Player of the Year, All-California Interscholastic Federation third team, All-Northern California first team, All-Central Coast Section first team and All-WCAL first team selection.<ref name="multiple3"/>

In his junior campaign, Gordon registered 15.1 points per game, 10.4 rebound per game, 2.4 assists per game, 2.3 steals per game and 4.1 blocks per game,<ref name="multiple"/> as he shot 63.8% from the floor, 50.0% from three-point range and 70.2% from the free throw line<ref name="multiple3"/> and led 26–9 Archbishop Mitty to number 9 in USA Today's polls for the West Regional.<ref name="multiple4">{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/sports/preps/basketball/poll/regionm.htm |title=Boys basketball regional rankings |publisher=USA Today |date=March 27, 2007}}</ref> Again, Gordon racked up honors, being named both 2007 San Jose Mercury News Player of the Year<ref name="multiple5">{{cite web|url=https://blogs.mercurynews.com/hssports/2009/04/02/all-mercury-news-basketball-teams-dating-back-to-1960/ |title=All-Mercury News basketball teams dating back to 1960 |work=San Jose Mercury News |date=April 2, 2009}}</ref> as well as the 2007 Cal-Hi Sports Athlete of the Year.<ref name="multiple"/> In addition, Gordon was also named second-team EA Sports 2007 All-American,<ref name="multiple6">{{cite web |url=http://ssbasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1132&CID=664465 |title=2007 EA SPORTS Boys All American Team |publisher=Rivals.com |access-date=July 12, 2011 |archive-date=July 15, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110715190249/http://ssbasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1132&CID=664465 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and a 2007 All-California State first-team selection.<ref name="multiple3"/>

During his senior year, Gordon notched 17.5 points per game and 10.5 rebounds per game in eleven games before being sidelined by an ankle injury.<ref name="multiple"/> However, that injury had minimal impact on his season and the recognition accrued therein as he was not only invited to play in the 2008 Jordan Brand Classic,<ref name="multiple2">{{cite web |url=http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/classic/2008jbc.html |title=2008 Jordan Brand All-American Team Announced |publisher=Nike |date=February 21, 2008 |access-date=July 12, 2011 |archive-date=August 11, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110811092002/http://www.nike.com/jumpman23/classic/2008jbc.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> but was also named a 2008 member of Long Beach Press-Telegram's Best in the West first team<ref name="multiple"/> as well as the 2007–08 Les Schwab Invitational most valuable player.<ref name="multiple3">{{cite web |url=http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/gordon_drew00.html |title=Player Bio: Drew Gordon – UCLA Official Athletic Site |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120902071500/http://www.uclabruins.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/gordon_drew00.html |archivedate=September 2, 2012 }}</ref>

==College career==

===UCLA=== On May 7, 2007, Drew Gordon committed to play for Ben Howland at UCLA, choosing the Bruins over North Carolina, Duke, Arizona, Washington, Stanford, and California.<ref name="multiple7">{{cite web|url=http://www.bruinbasketballreport.com/2007/05/drew_gordon_ver.html |title=Drew Gordon Verbally Commits To UCLA |publisher=Bruin Basketball Report |date=May 7, 2007}}</ref><ref name="multiple8">{{cite web|url=https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Bay-Area-prep-star-chooses-UCLA-Mitty-s-Drew-2574794.php |title=Bay Area prep star chooses UCLA / Mitty's Drew Gordon to play basketball for the storied Bruins |publisher=San Francisco Gate |date=May 7, 2007}}</ref> Gordon was a highly touted recruit, and was reported as a four-star recruit, ranked 15th among all power forwards by both Scout.com<ref name="multiple9">{{cite web|url=http://california.scout.com/a.z?s=166&p=8&c=1&nid=2058926 |title=Drew Gordon Profile |publisher=Scout.com}}</ref> and by Rivals.com.<ref name="multiple10">{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/basketballrecruiting/basketball/recruiting/player-Drew-Gordon-42639 |title=Drew Gordon |publisher=Rivals.com}}</ref> He was also scored a 96 (out of 100) recruit by ESPN, who remarked that Gordon "should see some time coming off the bench" in their November 2007 official scouting report.<ref name="multiple11">{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player?id=43883&_slug_=drew-gordon |title=Drew Gordon 2008 Basketball Recruiting Profile – ESPN |publisher=ESPN}}</ref>

====Freshman (2008–2009)==== {{main|2008–09 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team}} Gordon played in 34 of 35 games, only missing the Bruins' first-round game in the NCAA tournament against VCU with a concussion.<ref name="multiple3"/> He picked up his first career double-double with season highs of 14 points and 11 rebounds in a home win over Wyoming.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wyoming vs. UCLA – Box Score – December 23, 2008 – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketballboxscore?gameId=283580026 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 19, 2018}}{{dead link|date=July 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref> Gordon averaged just 3.6 points and 10.9 minutes per game without starting a game as a freshman.<ref name="multiple3"/><ref name=anderson_07222023>{{cite magazine|first=Kelli|last=Anderson|title=Eat, Play, Dunk|date=July 22, 2013|magazine=Sports Illustrated|url=https://vault.si.com/vault/2013/07/22/eat-play-dunk|access-date=July 2, 2023}}</ref> He finished third on the team in offensive rebounds with 45, second in dunks with 19 and third in blocks with 15. He also made a team-high 56.5% of his shots (52-for-92).<ref name="multiple3"/>

====Sophomore (2009–2010)==== {{main|2009–10 UCLA Bruins men's basketball team}} Continuing from his relatively successful freshman season, Gordon played in and started six games for the Bruins, averaging 11.2 points per game and 5.3 rebounds per game. He was able to post 19 points and six rebounds in 21 minutes against CSU Bakersfield in a 75–64 UCLA victory,<ref>{{cite web |title=CSU Bakersfield vs. UCLA – Box Score – November 20, 2009 – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=293250026 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> and 18 points and nine boards in a 71–52 victory over Pepperdine.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pepperdine vs. UCLA – Box Score – November 23, 2009 – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=293270026 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> However, in the midst of a five-game losing streak, Gordon left UCLA's basketball team to transfer,<ref name="multiple13">{{cite web |url=http://ucla.scout.com/2/925093.html |title=Drew Gordon to Transfer |publisher=Scout.com |date=December 1, 2009 |access-date=July 12, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110515095610/http://ucla.scout.com/2/925093.html |archive-date=May 15, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> in what was stated to be a "mutual parting".<ref name="multiple14">{{cite web |last=Katz |first=Andy |author-link=Andy Katz |date=December 1, 2009 |title=Gordon no longer on UCLA's team |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/news/story?id=4705019 |access-date=June 6, 2024 |publisher=ESPN}}</ref> Although some news sources speculated Gordon's "increasingly tense" relationship with Bruins' head coach Howland was the deciding factor in Gordon's decision to transfer—especially in light of Howland's decision to suspend Gordon from practice for two days due to Gordon's predilection to be "opinionated and emotional" and to "flash... his temper during games"<ref name="multiple15">{{cite web |last=Wharton |first=David |date=December 2, 2009 |title=Drew Gordon leaves UCLA's program |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-dec-02-la-sp-drew-gordon-ucla2-2009dec02-story.html |access-date=June 6, 2024 |work=Los Angeles Times}}</ref>—it was mostly reported that "it's what's best for all parties" as Gordon did not fit in Howland's preferred style of play.<ref name="multiple14"/>

===New Mexico===

====Junior (2010–2011)==== {{main|2010–11 New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team}} After parting ways with UCLA, Gordon quickly enrolled at the University of New Mexico, choosing the Lobos over Notre Dame, San Diego State, and UNLV.<ref name="multiple16">{{cite web|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/318520-drew-gordon-headed-to-new-mexico-after-leaving-ucla |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100114081745/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/318520-drew-gordon-headed-to-new-mexico-after-leaving-ucla |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 14, 2010 |title=Drew Gordon Headed To New Mexico After Leaving UCLA |publisher=Bleacher Report |date=January 2, 2010}}</ref> Gordon noted that "[t]he type of basketball New Mexico plays, on both offense and defense, is the kind of style I excel in, and coach [[Steve Alford|[Steve] Alford]] is a great coach with a great reputation".<ref name="multiple17">{{cite web |last=Leung |first=Diamond |date=January 1, 2010 |title=Drew Gordon to transfer to New Mexico |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/1037 |access-date=June 6, 2024 |publisher=ESPN}}</ref> While waiting to become eligible on December 19, 2010, Gordon was noted as leading a group of "impact transfers" who made the Lobos the "biggest, most athletic team" in Alford's tenure.<ref name="multiple18">{{cite web|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/andy_glockner/07/30/transfers/1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100802163641/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/andy_glockner/07/30/transfers/1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 2, 2010 |title=New Mexico's Gordon, Negedu lead group of impact transfers |publisher=Sports Illustrated |date=July 30, 2010}}</ref> While Gordon did have to sit out the first nine games of New Mexico's 2010–11 campaign due to NCAA transfer rules, he eventually began playing, and started the last 19 the Lobos played, notching 13.0 points per game to go along with 10.5 rebounds per game. He led the Lobos in rebounding 21 games and scored in double digits 22 times (including a streak of 12 from January 12 to February 23).<ref name="multiple"/> Gordon posted a number of outstanding performances, including: 23 points and 13 rebounds in an 87–77 loss to #6 San Diego State;<ref>{{cite web |title=San Diego St vs. New Mexico – Box Score – January 15, 2011 – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=310150167 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> 16 points and 18 boards in a 68–57 win over Wyoming;<ref>{{cite web |title=Wyoming vs. New Mexico – Box Score – February 9, 2011 – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=310400167 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> and 17 points and 23 rebounds (including 9 offensive) in a 62–60 loss to Utah.<ref>{{cite web |title=Utah vs. New Mexico – Box Score – February 19, 2011 – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=310500167 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> Gordon was twice named Mountain West Conference Player of the Week: first, he was named co-player on January 31 after 27 points and 23 rebounds in wins over TCU<ref>{{cite web |title=TCU vs. New Mexico – Box Score – January 26, 2011 – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=310260167 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> and No. 9 BYU,<ref>{{cite web |title=BYU vs. New Mexico – Box Score – January 29, 2011 – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=310290167 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref><ref name="multiple19">{{cite web |url=http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/013111aab.html |title=Colorado State's Andy Ogide, New Mexico's Drew Gordon share weekly honor |publisher=The Mountain West Conference Official Athletic Site |date=January 31, 2011 |access-date=July 12, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319041812/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/013111aab.html |archive-date=March 19, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and second after 28 points and 26 boards following victories at No. 3 BYU<ref>{{cite web |title=New Mexico vs. BYU – Box Score – March 2, 2011 – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=310610252 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> and against Air Force.<ref>{{cite web |title=Air Force vs. New Mexico – Box Score – March 5, 2011 – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=310640167 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref><ref name="multiple20">{{cite web |url=http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030711aab.html |title=New Mexico senior forward/center Drew Gordon earns second career weekly honor |publisher=The Mountain West Conference Official Athletic Site |date=March 7, 2011 |access-date=July 12, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120319041816/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030711aab.html |archive-date=March 19, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On March 7, 2011, Gordon was selected as the Mountain West Conference Newcomer of the Year as well as being named Second-Team All-Mountain West.<ref name="multiple21">{{cite web |url=http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030711aaf.html |title=Mountain West Conference Announces 2010–11 Men's Basketball All-Conference Awards |publisher=The Mountain West Conference Official Athletic Site |date=March 7, 2011 |access-date=July 12, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111226055048/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/030711aaf.html |archive-date=December 26, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

====Senior (2011–2012)==== {{main|2011–12 New Mexico Lobos men's basketball team}} Gordon was considered to be a potential NBA draft pick,<ref name="multiple23">{{cite web |url=http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S2172150.shtml?cat=10515 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20110626044121/http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S2172150.shtml?cat=10515 |url-status=dead |archive-date=June 26, 2011 |title=On Deck |publisher=KOB.com |date=June 24, 2011 }}</ref> and was even ranked the 26th best NBA prospect by DraftExpress.com,<ref name="multiple29">{{cite web |url=http://www.draftexpress.com/rankings/NCAA-Seniors/ |title=NCAA Seniors |publisher=DraftExpress.com |date=September 29, 2011 |access-date=October 3, 2011 |archive-date=October 23, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111023000325/http://www.draftexpress.com/rankings/NCAA-Seniors |url-status=dead }}</ref> projecting him to be selected in the late first round.<ref name="multiple25">{{cite web |url=http://www.foxsportsohio.com/06/28/11/First-look-at-2012-NBA-draft/landing_cavaliers.html?blockID=535662&feedID=3725 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130123121717/http://www.foxsportsohio.com/06/28/11/First-look-at-2012-NBA-draft/landing_cavaliers.html?blockID=535662&feedID=3725 |url-status=dead |archive-date=January 23, 2013 |title=First look at 2012 NBA draft |publisher=FoxSportOhio.com |date=June 28, 2011 }}</ref> On October 3, 2011, Gordon was named to the Wooden Preseason Top 50 as the only player from the Mountain West.<ref name="multiple26">{{cite web |url=http://eye-on-college-basketball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26283066/32474488?ttag=gen10_on_all_fb_na_txt_0001 |title=Wooden Preseason Top 50 Released |publisher=CBSSports.com |date=October 3, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425021348/http://eye-on-college-basketball.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/26283066/32474488?ttag=gen10_on_all_fb_na_txt_0001 |archivedate=April 25, 2012 }}</ref> Bleacher Report expanded on this selection and tabbed Gordon to be a dark horse candidate for Naismith College Player of the Year award.<ref name="multiple30">{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/881253-2012-wooden-award-preseason-list-5-dark-horse-candidates-for-player-of-the-year |title=2012 Wooden Award Preseason List: 5 Dark Horse Candidates for Player of the Year |publisher=Bleacher Report |date=October 6, 2011}}</ref> On October 12, Gordon was selected to both the 2011–12 Mountain West Preseason All-Conference Team and as the Preseason Player of the Year.<ref name="multiple27">{{cite web |url=http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101211aaa.html |title=Mountain West Conference Announces 2011–12 Preseason Men's Basketball Selections |publisher=The Mountain West Conference Official Athletic Site |date=October 12, 2011 |access-date=October 13, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402050345/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/101211aaa.html |archive-date=April 2, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="multiple28">{{cite web |author=Smith |first=Mark |date=October 13, 2011 |title=The Sky's The Limit |url=http://www.abqjournal.com/sports/2011/10/13/the-skys-the-limit.html |publisher=The Albuquerque Journal}}</ref> As the regular season started to roll around, another pair of preseason accolades were given to Gordon: Rivals.com ranked him as the tenth-best power forward in the nation (and the highest-ranked power forward from a mid-major conference),<ref name="multiple31">{{cite web|url=http://collegebasketball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1286638 |title=Preseason power rankings: Power forwards |publisher=Rivals.com |date=November 1, 2011}}</ref> and Ballin' is a Habit named Gordon as the ninth-best center in the nation.<ref name="multiple32">{{cite web |url=http://www.ballinisahabit.net/2011/11/2011-2012-season-preview-top-25-centers.html |title=2011–2012 Season Preview: Top 25 Centers |publisher=Ballin' is a Habit |date=November 4, 2011 |access-date=November 4, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111108224931/http://www.ballinisahabit.net/2011/11/2011-2012-season-preview-top-25-centers.html |archive-date=November 8, 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On November 4, Gordon was named one of thirty finalists for the Lowe's Senior CLASS Award, an honor given to a Division I senior who displays excellence in the areas of community, classroom, character and competition.<ref name="multiple33">{{cite web|url=https://www.seniorclassaward.com/news/view/ncaa_mens_and_womens_basketball_candidates_announced_for_2011-12_lowes_seni/ |title=NCAA men's and women's basketball candidates announced for 2011–12 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award |publisher=Premier Sports Management |date=November 4, 2011}}</ref>

Gordon opened his senior season producing double-doubles with consistency, posting eight double-digit points and rebound performances in the first fourteen games. His best non-conference games were wins versus Oklahoma State,<ref>{{cite web |title=New Mexico vs. Oklahoma St – Box Score – December 17, 2011 – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=313510197 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> where he notched 13 points and 20 rebounds versus the Cowboys in the All-College Classic, a performance which garnered him acknowledgement as the Mountain West Player of the Week,<ref name="multiple34">{{cite web |url=http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121911aab.html |title=Mountain West Announces Men's Basketball Player of the Week |publisher=The Mountain West Conference Official Athletic Site |date=December 19, 2011 |access-date=December 20, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529140156/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/121911aab.html |archive-date=May 29, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and New Mexico State, where he posted 23 points and 19 boards,<ref>{{cite web |title=New Mexico vs. New Mexico St – Box Score – December 28, 2011 – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/boxscore?gameId=313620166 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> another performance in a win over Saint Louis,<ref>{{cite web |title=Saint Louis vs. New Mexico – Game Recap – December 31, 2011 – ESPN |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=313650167 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181106210730/http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=313650167 |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 6, 2018 |website=ESPN.com |access-date=September 19, 2018}}</ref> which garnered Gordon another Mountain West Player of the Week,<ref name="multiple35">{{cite web |url=http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010212aae.html |title=UNM's Drew Gordon collects fourth career weekly honor |publisher=The Mountain West Conference Official Athletic Site |date=January 2, 2012 |access-date=January 3, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529140304/http://www.themwc.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/010212aae.html |archive-date=May 29, 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> the fourth of his career.

==Professional career== Projected as a second-round pick, Gordon was undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft.<ref name=anderson_07222023/> He joined the Dallas Mavericks for the 2012 NBA Summer League.<ref>{{cite web|title=Undrafted New Mexico forward Drew Gordon to Mavericks|url=http://tracking.si.com/2012/06/29/drew-gordon-dallas-mavericks-undrafted-nba-draft-signings/|work=tracking.si.com|access-date=July 10, 2012|archive-date=January 7, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140107013404/http://tracking.si.com/2012/06/29/drew-gordon-dallas-mavericks-undrafted-nba-draft-signings/|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On August 20, 2012, Drew signed a one-year contract with Partizan Belgrade.<ref>{{cite news|last=Ostojić|first=Aca|title=Partizan mt:s tabs rookie big man Gordon|url=http://www.euroleague.net/news/i/99278/180/partizan-mt-s-tabs-rookie-big-man-gordon|access-date=October 8, 2014|work=Euroleague.net|date=August 20, 2012}}</ref> On March 26, 2013, Gordon parted ways with Partizan.<ref>{{cite web|title=Drew Gordon Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/xtraGORDONary32/status/316645565423296512|access-date=July 14, 2013}}</ref> Over 10 games in the Euroleague, he averaged 9.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. On April 3, 2013, he signed with Italian team Dinamo Sassari.<ref>{{cite news |last=Carchia |first=E. |date=April 3, 2013 |title=Dinamo Sassari officially sign Drew Gordon |url=http://www.sportando.net/eng/italy/serie-a/53529/dinamo-sassari-officially-sign-drew-gordon.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130702004807/http://www.sportando.net/eng/italy/serie-a/53529/dinamo-sassari-officially-sign-drew-gordon.html |archive-date=July 2, 2013 |access-date=July 14, 2013 |newspaper=Sportando.net}}</ref> Dinamo eventually lost in the quarterfinal series of the playoff to Cantù with 4–3.

In July 2013, Gordon joined the Utah Jazz for the Orlando Summer League and the Sacramento Kings for the Las Vegas Summer League. He later signed with the Turkish team Banvit.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trapani |first=E. |date=July 27, 2013 |title=Bandirma Banvit agreed to a deal with Drew Gordon |url=http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/turkey/60344/bandirma-banvit-agreed-to-a-deal-with-drew-gordon.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130801065942/http://www.sportando.net/eng/europe/turkey/60344/bandirma-banvit-agreed-to-a-deal-with-drew-gordon.html |archive-date=August 1, 2013 |access-date=July 27, 2013 |publisher=Sportando.net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Drew Gordon (ex Banco di Srd) is a newcomer at Banvit Basketbol Kulubu|url=http://basketball.eurobasket.com/Italy/news/326169|publisher=Eurobasket.com|access-date=July 27, 2013|archive-date=March 3, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235210/http://basketball.eurobasket.com/Italy/news/326169|url-status=dead}}</ref> Over 5 games in the Turkish Basketball League, he averaged 3.6 points and 3 rebounds per game.<ref>{{cite web|title=Drew Gordon 2013–2014 Regular Season|url=https://www.tblstat.net/player/2508|website=TBLStat.net|access-date=July 25, 2014}}</ref> On December 28, 2013, he returned to Dinamo Sassari.<ref>{{cite web|title=Drew Gordon ritorna alla Dinamo Sardara: "Saremo più competitivi"|url=http://www.unionesarda.it/sport/articolo/2013/12/28/drew_gordon_ritorna_alla_dinamo_sardara_saremo_pi_competitivi-4-347504.html|website=unionesarda.it|access-date=July 25, 2014|language=Italian|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171013172513/http://www.unionesarda.it/sport/articolo/2013/12/28/drew_gordon_ritorna_alla_dinamo_sardara_saremo_pi_competitivi-4-347504.html|archive-date=October 13, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In July 2014, Gordon joined the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2014 NBA Summer League.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Neubeck |first=Kyle |date=2014-07-07 |title=Sixers Announce Vegas Summer League Roster |url=https://www.libertyballers.com/2014/7/7/5877789/sixers-announce-las-vegas-summer-league-roster-mini-camp-2014 |access-date=2024-06-06 |website=Liberty Ballers |language=en}}</ref> On October 7, 2014, he signed with the 76ers.<ref>[http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/141007-sixers-sign-two Sixers Sign Two Players]</ref><ref>[http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/141007-gordon-lee Gordon And Lee Added To Preseason Roster]</ref> However, he was later waived by the 76ers on October 25, 2014.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sixers Waive Three Players|url=http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/141025-three-waived|access-date=October 25, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=October 25, 2014}}</ref> On November 3, 2014, he was acquired by the Delaware 87ers as an affiliate player.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/delaware/delaware_87ers_announce_traini_2014_11_05.html |title=DELAWARE 87ERS ANNOUNCE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER |website=NBA.com |access-date=November 7, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108235355/http://www.nba.com/dleague/delaware/delaware_87ers_announce_traini_2014_11_05.html |archive-date=November 8, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> He later re-signed with the 76ers on November 10<ref>{{cite news |date=November 10, 2014 |title=Sixers Call Up Drew Gordon From Delaware 87ers |url=http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/141110-gordon-called-up |access-date=November 10, 2014 |work=NBA.com |archive-date=October 8, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171008181019/http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/141110-gordon-called-up |url-status=dead }}</ref> and made his NBA debut on November 13 against the Dallas Mavericks. He recorded two points and five rebounds in the 70–123 loss.<ref>{{cite news |last=Hawkins |first=Stephen |date=November 13, 2014 |title=Mavs get their biggest win ever, 123–70 over 76ers |url=http://www.nba.com/games/20141113/PHIDAL/gameinfo.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150906114536/http://www.nba.com/games/20141113/PHIDAL/gameinfo.html |archive-date=September 6, 2015 |access-date=November 14, 2014 |work=NBA.com}}</ref> On December 5, 2014, he was waived by the 76ers after appearing in nine games.<ref>{{cite news |date=December 5, 2014 |title=Sixers Call Up Malcolm Lee From Delaware 87ers |url=http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/141205-lee-call-up |access-date=December 5, 2014 |work=NBA.com |archive-date=October 23, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023032029/http://www.nba.com/sixers/news/141205-lee-call-up |url-status=dead }}</ref> Five days later, he was reacquired by the 87ers.<ref>{{cite news|title=87ers re-acquire Drew Gordon|url=http://www.nba.com/dleague/delaware/87ers_reacquire_drew_gordon_2014_12_09.html|access-date=December 11, 2014|work=NBA.com|date=December 10, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213135510/http://www.nba.com/dleague/delaware/87ers_reacquire_drew_gordon_2014_12_09.html|archive-date=February 13, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On August 7, 2015, Gordon signed with Champagne Châlons-Reims of the French LNB Pro A for the 2015–16 season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Drew GORDON signe au CCRB|url=http://www.ccrbasket.com/Article/fiche/id/871|access-date=August 7, 2015|work=ccrbasket.com|date=August 7, 2015|language=fr}}</ref> Over thirty games in Pro A, Gordon averaged 14.0 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.5 assists<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lnb.fr/fr/Pro-A/200006/Joueurs/A59255/Drew-Gordon|title=Accueil}}</ref> and recorded 13 double-doubles<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lnb.fr/fr/Pro-A/200010/Stats-Joueurs/A59255/fiche?type=1&from=2015&stat=m|title=Accueil}}</ref> for an average 19.5 efficiency rating: finishing second best of the league in rebounds per game<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lnb.fr/fr/Pro-A/200008/Tops?top=player&from=2015&to=2015&ycmp=rs&cat=reb&nbres=20|title = Accueil}}</ref> and efficiency rating in the 2015–16 season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lnb.fr/fr/Pro-A/200008/Tops?top=player&from=2015&to=2015&ycmp=rs&cat=ev&nbres=20|title = Accueil}}</ref> On December 28, 2015, Gordon was elected "MVP de la quinzième journée" which is awarded to the best player of the week.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.bebasket.fr/championnat-pro-a/drew-gordon-mvp-de-la-quinzieme-journee-.html |title=Drew Gordon MVP de la quinzième journée |access-date=June 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160514182720/http://www.bebasket.fr/championnat-pro-a/drew-gordon-mvp-de-la-quinzieme-journee-.html |archive-date=May 14, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Gordon was also named to the 2015 LNB All Star Game<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lnb.fr/fr/All-Star-Game/400013/Article/28206/Les-selections-connues|title=Accueil}}</ref> which was held at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris.

On August 30, 2016, Gordon signed with Lithuanian club Lietuvos rytas for the 2016–17 season.<ref>{{cite web|title="Lietuvos ryte" – NBA patirties turintis puolėjas|url=http://bc.lrytas.lt/item/3233-%E2%80%9Elietuvos-ryte%E2%80%9C-%E2%80%93-nba-patirties-turintis-puol%C4%97jas|website=bc.lrytas.lt|access-date=August 30, 2016|language=lt-LT|date=August 30, 2016}}</ref>

On July 11, 2017, Gordon signed with Russian club Zenit Saint Petersburg.<ref>{{cite news|title=Zenit St. Petersburg adds reigning rebounding leader Gordon|url=http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/7xt99sa9wxl4y9of|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713120620/http://www.eurocupbasketball.com/eurocup/news/i/7xt99sa9wxl4y9of|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 13, 2017|access-date=July 11, 2017|work=Eurocupbasketball.com|date=July 11, 2017}}</ref> On October 12, 2018, Gordon signed with the Brooklyn Nets, but was waived a day later.<ref>{{cite web|title=Brooklyn Nets Waive Gordon, Mccall and Scott|url=https://www.nba.com/nets/news/2018/10/13/brooklyn-nets-waive-gordon-mccall-and-scott|website=NBA.com|access-date=October 16, 2018|date=October 13, 2018}}</ref> He subsequently signed with the Nets' G League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.<ref>{{cite web|title=Long Island Nets Finalize Training Camp Roster|url=https://longisland.gleague.nba.com/news/long-island-nets-finalize-training-camp-roster-2/|website=NBA.com|date=October 22, 2018|access-date=October 22, 2018}}</ref>

On September 3, 2019, he signed with Stelmet Zielona Góra of the PLK.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 3, 2019 |title=Drew Gordon, Ivica Radic sign with Stelmet Zielona Gora |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/drew-gordon-ivica-radic-sign-with-stelmet-zielona-gora/ |access-date=September 4, 2019 |newspaper=Sportando |archive-date=September 4, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190904064825/https://sportando.basketball/en/drew-gordon-ivica-radic-sign-with-stelmet-zielona-gora/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> On June 29, 2020, he signed with Avtodor of the VTB United League.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Maggi |first=Alessandro |date=June 29, 2020 |title=Drew Gordon signs with Avtodor Saratov |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/drew-gordon-signs-with-avtodor-saratov/ |access-date=June 29, 2020 |newspaper=Sportando |website= |language=En}}</ref> On January 26, 2021, he signed with Lokomotiv Kuban of the VTB United League.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Carchia |first=Emiliano |date=January 26, 2021 |title=Drew Gordon officially joins Lokomotiv Kuban |url=https://sportando.basketball/en/drew-gordon-officially-joins-lokomotiv-kuban/ |access-date=January 27, 2021 |newspaper=Sportando |website= |language=En}}</ref> Gordon averaged 13.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.

On August 9, 2021, he signed with Budivelnyk of the Ukrainian Basketball Super League,<ref>{{cite web |title=Budivelnyk sign Drew Gordon, ex Lokomotiv |url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Russia/news/698902/Budivelnyk-sign-Drew-Gordon,-ex-Lokomotiv |website=Eurobasket |access-date=August 9, 2021 |date=August 9, 2021}}</ref> where he was playing when Russia invaded Ukraine.<ref name="sabedra_05312024">{{cite news |last=Sabedra |first=Darren |date=May 31, 2024 |title=Drew Gordon, 1990–2024: Former Mitty basketball star's death stuns a community |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2024/05/31/drew-gordon-1990-2024-former-mitty-basketball-stars-death-stuns-a-community/ |access-date=June 1, 2024 |newspaper=The Mercury News |quote=In 2022, Gordon was playing in the Ukrainian Basketball Super League when Russian forces invaded the country.}}</ref> He then moved to Japan, where he signed on July 6, 2022, to play with the Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka of the B.League.<ref>{{cite web |date=July 6, 2022 |title=ドリュー・ゴードン選手契約締結のお知らせ |url=https://r-zephyr.com/news/detail/id=16133 |access-date=December 14, 2022 |website=r-zephyr.com |language=ja}}</ref>

On July 12, 2023, Gordon announced his retirement from professional basketball.<ref>{{Cite tweet|user=xtraGORDONary32|number=1679143497407008768|title= Thank you basketball for all that you have given me! I have given you my all over the years, I'm retiring on my jersey year. Thank you to all the fans, friends and family that have supported me along my journey!! Next chapter it is! Goodbye 32 hello 33}}</ref>

==Career statistics== {{Euroleague player statistics legend}}

===NBA===

====Regular season==== {{NBA player statistics start}} |- | style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2014}} | style="text-align:left;"| Philadelphia | 9 || 0 || 7.9 || .421 || .000 || .500 || 2.0 || .2 || .1 || .0 || 1.9 |- class=sortbottom |colspan=13 style="text-align: left;" | Source:<ref name="NBA Stats">{{cite web |title=Drew Gordon |url=https://www.nba.com/stats/player/204079/career |website=www.nba.com |access-date=June 2, 2024 |language=en}}</ref> {{S-end}}

===Euroleague=== {{Euroleague player statistics start}} |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2012–13 | style="text-align:left;"| Partizan | 10 || 9 || 28.8 || .434 || .111 || .621 || 7.5 || 1.5 || 1.1 || 1.1 || 9.1 || 12.8 |- class=sortbottom |colspan=14 style="text-align: left;" | Source:<ref name=pfr_intl>{{cite web|title=Drew Gordon International Stats|work=Basketball Reference|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/international/players/drew-gordon-1.html|access-date=June 2, 2024}}</ref> {{S-end}}

===NBA Development/G League===

====Regular season==== {{NBA player statistics start}} |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2014–15 | style="text-align:left;"| Delaware | '''41''' || '''40''' || '''32.9''' || '''.533''' || '''.294''' || '''.631''' || '''10.6''' || '''1.8''' || '''1.0''' || '''.6''' || '''13.0''' |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19 | style="text-align:left;"| Long Island | 35 || 2 || 16.2 || .498 || .156 || .603 || 6.8 || .9 || .4 || .4 || 7.3 |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career | 76 || 42 || 25.2 || .521 || .256 || .621 || 8.9 || 1.4 || .7 || .5 || 10.4 |- class=sortbottom |scope=row colspan=14 style="text-align: left;" | Source:<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/players/g/gordodr01d.html|title=Drew Gordon NBA G League stats|website=Basketball Reference|publisher=Sports Reference LLC|access-date=June 3, 2024}}</ref> {{S-end}}

===LNB Pro A=== {{Euroleague player statistics start}} |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2015–16 | style="text-align:left;"| CCRB | 30 || 30 || 31 || .552 || .208 || .727 || 9.6 || 1.5 || 1.3 || 0.5 || 14.0 || 19.5 |- class=sortbottom |scope=row colspan=14 style="text-align: left;" | Source:<ref name=pfr_intl/> {{S-end}}

===College=== {{NBA player statistics start}} |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2008–09 | style="text-align:left;"| UCLA | 34 || 0 || 10.9 || .565 || .000 || .500 || 3.4 || .2 || .5 || .4 || 3.6 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2009–10 | style="text-align:left;"| UCLA | 6 || 6 || 24.5 || '''.569''' || .000 || .643 || 5.3 || .8 || .5 || '''2.0''' || 11.2 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2010–11 | style="text-align:left;"| New Mexico | 26 || 19 || 28.0 || .527 || .000 || .678 || 10.5 || .6 || .5 || 1.3 || 13.0 |- | style="text-align:left;"| 2011–12 | style="text-align:left;"| New Mexico | '''35''' || '''34''' || '''30.8''' || .542 || '''1.000''' || '''.752''' || '''11.1''' || '''1.2''' || '''1.1''' || 1.0 || '''13.7''' |- class="sortbottom" | style="text-align:center;" colspan=2| Career | 101 || 59 || 23.0 || .541 || .500 || .689 || 8.0 || .7 || .7 || 1.0 || 10.0 |- class=sortbottom |colspan=14 style="text-align: left;" | Source:<ref name="NBA Stats"/> {{S-end}}

== Personal life and death == Gordon was married and had three children.<ref name="spears_05302024">{{cite web |last=Spears |first=Marc J. |date=May 30, 2024 |title=Former NBA player Drew Gordon dies in car accident at age 33 |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/40248394 |access-date=May 30, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

Gordon died in a traffic collision in an unincorporated area of Clackamas County, Oregon, on May 30, 2024, at the age of 33.<ref name="sabedra_05312024"/><ref name=spears_05302024/><ref>{{cite news |last=Woodyatt |first=Amy |date=May 31, 2024 |title=Drew Gordon: Former NBA forward and brother of Denver Nuggets star dies at age 33 |url=https://www.cnn.com/2024/05/31/sport/drew-gordon-death-nba-intl-spt/index.html |access-date=June 6, 2024 |work=CNN}}</ref> He was driving a Vanderhall Carmel, a three-wheeled autocycle, that passed over the center line and collided with a pickup truck, whose driver and passenger were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.<ref name=sabedra_05312024/><ref>{{cite news|first= Chuck|last=Schilken|title= Drew Gordon, ex-UCLA player and brother of Nuggets star Aaron Gordon, dies in crash|date=May 31, 2024|newspaper=Los Angeles Times|url= https://www.latimes.com/sports/story/2024-05-31/drew-gordon-dead|access-date=June 2, 2024}}</ref> Following his death, Aaron Gordon changed his jersey number from 50 to 32 to pay homage to his older brother.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dye |first1=Natasha |title=Denver Nuggets' Aaron Gordon Changes His Jersey Number to Honor Late Brother Drew After Car Accident |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/denver-nuggets-aaron-gordon-changes-201300446.html |website=Yahoo Sports |date=August 26, 2024 |access-date=August 26, 2024}}</ref>

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==External links== {{Portal|Basketball|Biography}} {{Commons category}} * {{Twitter}} {{basketballstats|nba=204079|bbr=g/gordodr01}} * [https://web.archive.org/web/20150924203057/http://www.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/gamecent/p/pid/6059255/playerview.html Drew Gordon] at fiba.com * [https://web.legabasket.it/player/GOR-DRE-90/gordon_drew Drew Gordon] at legabasket.it *{{sports links}}

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