Brandon Garrison

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Brandon Garrison
No. 10–Kentucky Wildcats
Position Center
League Southeastern Conference
Personal information
Born (2004-03-31) March 31, 2004 (age 20)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school Del City
(Del City, Oklahoma)
College
Career highlights and awards

Brandon Garrison (born March 31, 2004) is an American college basketball player who plays for the Kentucky Wildcats of the Southeastern Conference. He previously played for the Oklahoma State Cowboys.

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Early life and high school career

Garrison grew up in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and attended Del City in Del City, Oklahoma. [1] Garrison was named the Oklahoma Gatorade player of the Year as a senior after averaging 15.7 points, 10 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game as Del City won the state championship. [2] [3] He scored 17 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in the state title game against Carl Albert High School. [4] Garrison was also selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. [5] Garrison was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Oklahoma State over offers from Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Houston. [6] [7]

College career

Garrison entered his freshman season at Oklahoma State as a reserve center. [8] He became the Cowboys' starting center four games into the season. [9] Garrison averaged 7.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game during the season. [10] After the end of the season and Oklahoma State's firing of head coach Mike Boynton, Garrison entered the NCAA transfer portal. [11]

Garrison ultimately transferred to Kentucky. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "Oklahoma high school basketball: Young, Garrison take over late to lead Del City past Midwest City". The Oklahoman . January 19, 2021. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  2. ↑ Divens, Jordan (Mar 17, 2023). "Brandon Garrison named 2022-23 MaxPreps Oklahoma High School Basketball Player of the Year". MaxPreps.com . Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  3. ↑ Hart, Hallie (March 15, 2023). "Del City's Brandon Garrison named Gatorade Oklahoma high school boys basketball Player of the Year". The Oklahoman . Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Brandon Garrison leads Del City's rally past Carl Albert for 5A boys title". Tulsa World . March 11, 2023. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Del City's Brandon Garrison named to McDonald's All American team". The Oklahoman . January 24, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Cowboys land commitment from four-star center Garrison". NewsPress . July 7, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  7. ↑ "Why Del City's Brandon Garrison committing to Oklahoma State men's basketball is 'a huge deal'". The Oklahoman . July 7, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Oklahoma State basketball players to watch, storylines for 2023-24". The Oklahoman . November 5, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
  9. ↑ "'He's special': Oklahoma State basketball's Brandon Garrison starting to show potential". The Oklahoman . January 9, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Oklahoma State freshman center Brandon Garrison enters the transfer portal". NewsPress . March 18, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  11. ↑ Borzello, Jeff (March 18, 2024). "Oklahoma State freshman Brandon Garrison enters transfer portal". ESPN.com . Retrieved March 19, 2024.
  12. ↑ Medcalf, Myron (April 30, 2024). "Oklahoma State center Brandon Garrison commits to Kentucky". ESPN.com . Retrieved May 1, 2024.
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