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Alexander Named NBA D-League Performer of the Week

April 4, 2011 - NBA G League (G League)
Texas Legends News Release


Frisco, TX (April 4, 2011) - Joe Alexander of the Texas Legends was today named NBA Development League Performer of the Week for games played during the week of March 28.

Alexander, a 6-8, 220-pound forward out of West Virginia, who was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round (eighth overall) of the 2008 NBA Draft, led the Legends to a 2-1 record on the week, averaging 32.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists, shooting 66.7 percent (40-60) from the field.

Alexander, who has played with the Bucks and Chicago Bulls, scored 24 points in a 132-112 win over Springfield on Wednesday, and had a season-high 38 points, to go along with seven rebounds and three blocks in a 120-118 loss at Austin on Thursday. On Saturday, needing a win to secure a spot in the NBA D-League Playoffs, Alexander tallied 36 points, 15 rebounds, two assists and two blocks, leading the Legends to a 134-128 win at Austin in double overtime.

The Legends leading scorer at 20.2 points per game, Alexander finished the regular season fourth overall in the league in scoring, while he ranked sixth in rebounding (8.9) and second in minutes (41.2).

Alexander will now lead the Legends into their first ever playoff appearance beginning on Wednesday night in Frisco as Texas host's the Tulsa 66ers in game one of the best-of-three series.

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