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Rookie Year Rewind with Luke Goode | Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball News
Luke Goode’s rookie G League season with the South Bay Lakers was a whirlwind—starting with a surprise NCAA denial that cut his college eligibility short, forcing him to pivot fast into pro basketball. Despite no summer league prep, he landed a spot with the Lakers’ affiliate and was stunned by the elite level of play, facing former lottery picks and first-rounders. Averaging 5.8 points and 2.7 rebounds in 17 minutes, his shooting dipped slightly to 33.7% from three, but he flashed big-game potential with three 20+ point outings. He embraced the rollercoaster of a rookie year, maximizing…
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