Kelsey Weems
July 23, 2020
Alonzo Goldston
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Washington DC, Washington (USA)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 206
- Weight (KG): 111
- Junior Assoc: None
- College: Fort Hays State (1995-1997)
- NBL DEBUT: 10/10/98
- AGE AT DEBUT: 0
- LAST NBL GAME: 14/11/98
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 0
- NBL History: Sydney 1999
- Championships: 0
- None
NICKNAME/S: Lurch
BIO: Alonzo Goldston was born in Washington DC, Washington (USA).
NBL EXPERIENCE
Alonzo Goldston made his NBL debut with the Sydney Kings on 10/10/1998. He scored 16 points in his first game.
Sydney entered the 1998/99 season undergoing a major roster overhaul as the NBL transitioned from a winter to a summer competition. Key departures included Shane Heal, who left for Greece to play with Near East, longtime team captain Bruce Bolden, who joined the expansion West Sydney Razorbacks, and Brad Williams and Stephen Whitehead, who were not re-signed. In response, Sydney added Ben Castle (via Brisbane) and Darren Smith (via state league) while head coach Bill Tomlinson opted to rebuild around young talent, particularly Matthew Nielsen and Aaron Trahair. Import Kelsey Weems, who had joined the team for the final 12 games of the previous season, was re-signed and paired with incoming import Alonzo Goldston.
With Bolden’s departure, veteran Brad Rosen (3.6 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists) was named team captain. The Kings’ season opener was against Bolden’s Razorbacks, who were making their NBL debut, but Sydney fell 97-103. That loss marked the beginning of a disastrous stretch, as the team went on to lose seven of their next eight games.
Goldston showed flashes of potential, averaging 14.2 points, 10.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.8 steals, and 1.5 blocks across six games. He provided versatility as a defender and rebounder, but off-court issues—including a reputation for prioritising Sydney’s nightlife—ultimately led to his release. Looking for a more dominant interior presence, Sydney cut Goldston and signed former NBA big man Acie Earl (21.6 points, 12.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.9 blocks) who delivered one of the most statistically dominant seasons in NBL history.
Beyond Earl’s dominance, the rest of the roster struggled to find consistency. Weems (15.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.8 assists) was unable to match his previous season’s impact, while Aaron Trahair (15.7 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.9 assists) remained a steady contributor. Scott McGregor (12.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists) provided key minutes, and Nielsen (20.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.3 blocks) took a major step forward, increasing his scoring from 16.4 points the previous season and establishing himself as the new face of the franchise.
Despite individual standout performances, the Kings struggled both at home (5-8) and on the road (4-9), finishing with a 9-17 record and missing the playoffs once again.
Alonzo Goldston played one season in the NBL. He averaged 14.1 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 6 NBL games.
Dan Boyce is a die-hard Sydney Kings fan who grew up in Melbourne during the roaring 90's of Australian Basketball and spent far too much time collecting Futera NBL Basketball cards.
NBL TOTAL STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | 0 | Sydney | 9-17 (10) | 6 | 205.0 | 85 | 61 | 8 | 23 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 29 | 36 | 69 | 52% | 2 | 9 | 22% | 11 | 21 | 52% | 54% | 54% | 19 | Totals | 6 | 205 | 85 | 61 | 8 | 23 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 29 | 36 | 69 | 52.2% | 2 | 9 | 22.2% | 11 | 21 | 52.4% | 54% | 54% | 19 |
NBL PER GAME STATISTICS
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | TEAM RECORD | GP | MINS | PTS | REB | AST | OR | DR | STL | BLK | TO | PF | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | 0 | Sydney | 9-17 (10) | 6 | 34.2 | 14.2 | 10.2 | 1.3 | 3.8 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 11.5 | 52% | 0.3 | 1.5 | 22% | 1.8 | 3.5 | 52% | 54% | 54% | 19 | Total | 6 | 34.2 | 14.2 | 10.2 | 1.3 | 3.8 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 3.2 | 4.8 | 6.0 | 11.5 | 52.2% | 0.1 | 22.2% | 0.3 | 1.5 | 52.4% | 54% | 54% | 19 |
CAREER HIGHS
| POINTS | REBOUNDS | ASSISTS | STEALS | BLOCKS | TURNOVERS | TRIPLE DOUBLES | 19 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
|---|
| Season | Team | PTS | AST | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 80% | 66% | 97% | 97% | ||||||
| 2 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 3 | ||||||
| Total | 36 | 69 | 52.2% | 2 | 9 | 22.2% |
NBA TOTAL STATISTICS
| YEAR | AGE | TEAM | POS | GP | GS | MINS | PTS | TRB | AST | ORB | DRB | STL | BLK | TOV | PF | FG | FGA | FG% | 3P | 3PA | 3P% | FT | FTA | FT% | TS% | EFG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-99 | 0 | Sydney | 9-17 (10) | 6 | 205.0 | 85 | 61 | 8 | 23 | 38 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 29 | 36 | 69 | 52% | 2 | 9 | 22% | 11 | 21 | 52% | 54% | 54% | 19 | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Venezuela - Graneros (2003-2004)
COLLEGE
As a junior center for Fort Hays State University (Kansas), he averaged 20.4 points and 9.7 rebounds, was named a Division II all-American and helped the Tigers go 34-0 and win the Division II national championship.
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