BORN: 07/11/1999
HEIGHT: 5-11 / 180 cm
WEIGHT: 170 / 77 kg
LAST TEAM: Lake Erie Storm (NCAA II)
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INTRODUCTION
Alan Swenson completed a long collegiate career across multiple programs, starting at Northwest College (WY), followed by Miles College, a redshirt year at Notre Dame (OH), and concluding at Lake Erie. Like his brother Stephan Swenson, he is a ball handler with solid playmaking instincts, capable of managing tempo and organizing half-court sets.
Despite limited usage and playing time, he closed his senior season with an excellent assist-to-turnover ratio of +3.1, underlining his efficiency and reliability in possession management. As a scorer, his quickness and ball-handling allow him to create space for mid-range pull-ups. However, his limited physicality makes it more difficult to absorb contact when driving in traffic. Improving his consistency from beyond the arc could enhance his scoring impact in a more significant way.
Defensively, Swenson brings energy and intensity on the perimeter. He applies strong on-ball pressure and uses quick hands and positional awareness to generate steals (0.8 per game in just 10 minutes on average). That said, he can struggle in switches against bigger, stronger opponents and may be exposed in paint mismatches, where he often relies on anticipation or tactical fouling to contain threats.
Overall, Swenson is a mature floor-general who can dictate pace and involve teammates through his basketball IQ. His energy, leadership, and Bosman-A status make him an intriguing option for lower-tier teams in major European countries such as Spain or France.