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July 23, 2020
Alonzo Goldston
- Nationality: USA
- Date of Birth: 25/03/72
- Place of Birth: Washington DC, Washington (USA)
- Position: FRD
- Height (CM): 206
- Weight (KG): 111
- Junior Assoc:
- College: Fort Hays State (1995-1997)
- NBL DEBUT: 10/10/98
- AGE AT DEBUT: 26
- LAST NBL GAME: 14/11/98
- AGE AT LAST GAME: 26
- 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 at 26 years of age. 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.
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 | 27 | Sydney | 9-17 (10) | 6 | 205 | 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 | 27 | 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 |
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INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Venezuela - Tanqueros del Zulia (2003), Graneros (2003–2004)
Goldston joined Tanqueros del Zulia for the 2003 South American Clubs Championship in Venezuela, competing in the tournament held in Maracaibo and Maracay from October 20–24, 2003.
During group play, Goldston scored 21 points against Delfines de Miranda in an 83–79 loss, with teammate Elvis Montero adding 11 points in the same game.
Later in the same tournament, Goldston and Montero each scored 22 points in another Tanqueros del Zulia game as the club finished its South American Clubs Championship campaign.
Goldston joined Graneros for the 2003–04 season in Venezuela, completing his stint in the Venezuelan league with the club across the 2003–2004 period.
COLLEGE
Goldston played college basketball at Fort Hays State during the 1995-96 season before returning for 1996-97, finishing his Tigers career as the program’s all-time leading scorer at the time with 1,766 points across 96 games (1994–97).
In that 1995-96 season, Goldston anchored the Tigers’ undefeated national title run, averaging 20.4 points and 9.7 rebounds while producing 692 points and 331 rebounds over 34 games, and he was named a Division II all-American.
Fort Hays State went 34-0 and won the 1996 NCAA Division II national championship in Louisville, Kentucky, beating North Alabama 71-68 in the quarterfinals, California (PA) 76-56 in the semifinals, and Northern Kentucky 70-63 in the title game under head coach Gary Garner, with Goldston also selected to the all-tournament team alongside Most Outstanding Player Sherick Simpson.
Across the 1996 national tournament (five games), Goldston totaled 96 points and 40 made field goals, and his single-game highs that season included 18 rebounds versus North Alabama, a six-block game versus South Dakota State, and five blocks versus Northern Kentucky.
In 1996-97, Goldston helped Fort Hays State repeat as RMAC regular-season champions and RMAC tournament champions, as the Tigers finished 29-2 overall (18-1 conference), with Goldston producing around 17.0 points per game and 8.6 rebounds per game while also being recognised as the RMAC Player of the Year and as the RMAC tournament MVP after Fort Hays State won the conference tournament final 83-79 in overtime over Nebraska-Kearney in Denver.
Goldston became Fort Hays State’s all-time leading scorer during his senior year in a home game against Metro State, and his overall Tigers career closed with 870 rebounds (9.1 per game), 716 field goals on 1,223 attempts (58.5%), 159 steals (1.7 per game), and a school-record 240 blocked shots (2.5 per game).
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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