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He finished his college career with 1,646 career points and 952 career rebounds. Which ranks him tenth all-time in ODU scoring, sixth in rebounding and seventh all-time in Civil Aeronautics Administration rebounding.
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Alex Loughton
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Loughton began to make a name for himself when he was selected in the Australian Under-20 team He went on to average 17.4 points and 10.3 rebounds per game and it was not long before scouts began to take interest in him. In 2002, he moved to the United States to play college basketball for Old Dominion University.
In his first season, he started all but two games and averaged 8.3 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.
In his second season, he hauled a career best 45 points and 15 rebounds while averaging 16.6 points and 8.7 rebounds per game in 2003-2004. In October 2009, Loughton was named to the Colonial Athletic Association Silver Anniversary team for his career at Old Dominion.
He was also selected to the CollegeInsider.com Mid Major All-Decade team Considered an outside chance to be selected in the 2006 National Basketball Association draft, Loughton had six National Basketball Association trials with the New Orleans Hornets, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, Milwaukee Buckinghamshire, Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors.
After going undrafted, he joined the Orlando Magic for the 2006 Orlando Summer League.
He later signed with Aguas Gandia of Spain for the 2006-2007 season, going on to average 15.5 points and 5.7 rebounds per game. In April 2007, he signed a two-year deal with the Perth Wildcats. In 2007-2008, the Wildcats lost in game 3 of the semi-finals to the Sydney Kings.
In 2008-2009, the Wildcats were beaten in the quarter-finals by the Townsville Crocodiles.
In May 2009, he joined the Wanneroo Wolves of the State Basketball League. In five games for Wanneroo, he averaged 25.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
In September 2009, he signed with Ourense Baloncesto of Spain for the 2009-2010 season. In April 2010, he signed a three-year deal with the Cairns Taipans.
The 2010-2011 season was the most successful season for the Taipans in club history, losing in Game 3 of the grand final series to New Zealand Breakers.
In May 2012, he signed a new two-year deal with the Taipans. On 25 April 2014, he re-signed with the Taipans on a two-year deal. In 2014-2015, he led the Taipans back to the Grand Final series where they again lost to the New Zealand Breakers.
Loughton averaged 11.2 points and 4.5 rebounds per game in 2014-2015, and was recognised for his efforts in engaging with the Cairns community and local fans with the 2015 Taipans Commitment to Community and Members" Choice awards.
On 26 June 2015, he signed a new three-year deal with the Taipans.
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