Braden Huff

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Braden Huff
No. 34–Gonzaga Bulldogs
Position Power forward / center
League West Coast Conference
Personal information
Born (2003-08-28) August 28, 2003 (age 21)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school Glenbard West
(Glen Ellyn, Illinois)
College Gonzaga (2022–present)
Career highlights and awards

Braden Huff (born August 28, 2003) is an American college basketball player for the Gonzaga Bulldogs of the West Coast Conference (WCC).

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Early life

Huff attended Glenbard West High School, where he averaged 17.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game as a senior. [1] He led Glenbard West to a state title and was named Illinois Mr. Basketball. [2] Coming out of high school, Huff was rated as a four-star recruit, the 33rd overall forward, and the 4th ranked prospect in the state of Illinois for the 2022 recruiting class. [3] Huff committed to play college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs over offers from schools such as Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Iowa, Illinois, Creighton, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, and Wisconsin. [4]

College career

2022–23 season

As a freshman in 2022–23, Huff took a redshirt and did not appear in any games. [5]

2023–24 season

In his collegiate debut in Gonzaga's season opener, Huff came off the bench to score 19 points and grab nine rebounds in a double-digit comeback win over Yale. [6] On January 20, 2024, he scored a career-high 26 points in a win over San Diego. [7] Against Portland, Huff recorded 25 points, seven rebounds and three assists. [8] In the next game, a road win versus Kentucky, he scored 12 points. [9] Huff was named to the WCC all-freshman team. [10] In the second round of the 2024 NCAA tournament, Huff scored 11 points in a win over Kansas. [11]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2022–23 Gonzaga Redshirt.svg Redshirt
2023–24 Gonzaga 35013.5.598.338.5543.4.5.3.79.3

References

  1. ↑ Henricksen, Joe (September 27, 2021). "Glenbard West senior Braden Huff commits to Gonzaga". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  2. ↑ Hamilton, Brian (May 26, 2022). "Gonzaga's next big-time big man, Braden Huff, can do it all, including kids' birthday parties". The Athletic. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  3. ↑ Lawson, Theo (November 10, 2021). "Four-star forward Braden Huff signs with Gonzaga citing influence of Kelly Olynyk, Domantas Sabonis". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  4. ↑ Tipton, Joe (September 27, 2021). "Braden Huff, 2022 4-star, commits to Gonzaga". On3.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  5. ↑ Lawson, Theo (May 11, 2023). "'On the edge of my seat.' Coming off valuable redshirt year, Gonzaga's Braden Huff eager to carve out role in 2023–24". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  6. ↑ Forsman, Cole (November 15, 2023). "'That's truly who he is, is a great player': Braden Huff provides more than just a spark for Gonzaga men's basketball". Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI. SI.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  7. ↑ Meehan, Jim (January 20, 2024). "Difference makers: Braden Huff's career-high 26 points help Gonzaga to easy win over San Diego". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  8. ↑ Lawson, Theo (February 12, 2024). "Gonzaga's Braden Huff wins fourth West Coast Conference Freshman of the Week honor". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  9. ↑ Meehan, Jim (March 20, 2024). "Freshmen Dusty Stromer, Braden Huff contribute for Gonzaga men despite growing pains". The Seattle Times. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  10. ↑ Lawson, Theo (March 5, 2024). "Gonzaga shut out from individual WCC awards; Graham Ike, Ryan Nembhard, Anton Watson named to First Team". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
  11. ↑ Forsman, Cole. "Braden Huff, Dusty Stromer react to Gonzaga's win over Kansas: "So many people counted us out'". Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI. SI.com. Retrieved March 25, 2024.
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