Brandon Brown

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Brandon Brown
  • Height:
    6-3
  • Weight:
    185
  • Hometown:
    Bristol, Tenn.
  • Position:
    G
  • Year:
    So.
  • Previous School:
    Lees-McRae
Bio

2022-23 (Freshman – Lees-McRae): Brown played in 28 of the team’s 29 games on the year, making nine starts while averaging 18.7 minutes per game… averaged 8.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 1.0 steals per game… shot 42.9 percent from the floor, 28.2 percent from distance, and 73.3 percent from the charity stripe… made his collegiate debut with 11 points against Carson-Newman (Nov. 11)… dropped a season-high 20 points on 6-for-13 shooting and a 6-for-6 showing at the free-throw line at Francis Marion (Jan. 28)… hauled in a season-best five rebounds against Emmanuel University (Jan. 18)… dished out a season-high five dimes at King University (Feb. 13)… racked up a season-best four steals against Chowan University (Jan. 21)… finished a season-best 3-for-5 from downtown against Belmont Abbey (Dec. 10)… scored in double figures 11 times on the year… recorded three or more assists six times and two or more steals seven times.

High School: Brown competed at Tennessee High School in Bristol, Tenn. for one year for head coach Roby Witcher and at Teays Valley Christian School in Scott Depot, W.Va. for three years for head coach Ryan Arowood… competed at TVCS with current Tech teammate Josiah Davis… helped lead the Lions to a 19-9 record and USBA State title while competing against other prep programs on the national level… averaged more than 18 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals per game as a senior… surpassing the 1,000-point mark for his career at TVCS.

Academic: Majoring in marketing.

News mentions
Tech men's hoops open 2023-24 season at No. 9 Tennessee
Tech men's hoops open 2023-24 season at No. 9 Tennessee

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Tech men’s basketball will officially kick off the 2023-24 season Monday evening, traveling east down I-40 for a match-up with No. 9 Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center. It marks the second straight year the Golden Eagles will open a campaign against the Vols.

Golden Eagle men's basketball welcomes UT Southern in Purple Palooza exhibition Thursday
Golden Eagle men's basketball welcomes UT Southern in Purple Palooza exhibition Thursday

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Fans of candy, costumes, and Tennessee Tech basketball will get the opportunity to enjoy all three in one night as the Golden Eagles men's squad will provide a preview of what is to come in the 2023-24 campaign with an exhibition affair against UT Southern in the Hooper Eblen Center Thursday night, putting a cap on a festive Purple Palooza evening.

Harvey named to Preseason All-OVC Team, Tech men picked sixth in OVC preseason poll
Harvey named to Preseason All-OVC Team, Tech men picked sixth in OVC preseason poll

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Following a vote of Ohio Valley Conference head men's basketball coaches and communication directors, the League officially released its Preseason All-OVC Team and preseason poll Tuesday morning as part of its annual Media Day session.

Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: Kyle Layton
Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: Kyle Layton

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Over the next several weeks, we'll be wrapping up our deep dive into getting to know the members of the 2023-24 Tennessee Tech men's basketball team. Today we'll take a close look at newcomer Kyle Layton, a freshman from Mountain Brook High School in Alabama.

Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: DeSean Woods
Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: DeSean Woods

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be wrapping up our deep dive into getting to know the members of the 2023-24 Tennessee Tech men's basketball team. Today we'll take a close look at newcomer DeSean Woods, a junior transfer from Southern University.

Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: Brandon Brown
Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: Brandon Brown

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Over the next several weeks, we'll be taking a dive into getting to know the members of the 2023-24 Tennessee Tech men's basketball team. Today we'll take a close look at newcomer Brandon Brown, a sophomore transfer from Lees-McRae College.

Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: Rylee Samons
Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: Rylee Samons

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Over the next several weeks, we'll be taking a dive into getting to know the members of the 2023-24 Tennessee Tech men's basketball team. Today we'll take a close look at newcomer Rylee Samons, a freshman from Pikeville High School in Pikeville, Ky.

Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: David Early
Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: David Early

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Over the next several weeks, we'll be taking a dive into getting to know the members of the 2023-24 Tennessee Tech men's basketball team. Today we'll take a close look at newcomer David Early, a junior transfer from Marshall University.

Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: Daniel Egbuniwe
Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: Daniel Egbuniwe

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Over the next several weeks, we'll be taking a dive into getting to know the members of the 2023-24 Tennessee Tech men's basketball team. Today we'll take a close look at newcomer Daniel Egbuniwe, a sophomore transfer from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.

Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: Rodney Johnson Jr.
Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: Rodney Johnson Jr.

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Over the next several weeks, we'll be taking a dive into getting to know the members of the 2023-24 Tennessee Tech men's basketball team. Today we'll take a close look at newcomer Rodney Johnson Jr., a junior transfer from Weatherford College.

Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: David Craig
Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: David Craig

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Over the next several weeks, we'll be taking a dive into getting to know the members of the 2023-24 Tennessee Tech men's basketball team. Today we'll take a close look at newcomer David Craig, a sophomore transfer from Mercer University.

Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: Josiah Davis
Tech men's basketball newcomer profile: Josiah Davis

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Over the next several weeks, we'll be taking a dive into getting to know the members of the 2023-24 Tennessee Tech men's basketball team. Today we'll take a close look at newcomer Josiah Davis, a sophomore transfer from West Virginia University.

Men's basketball returns seven, welcomes 10 newcomers for 2023-24 campaign
Men's basketball returns seven, welcomes 10 newcomers for 2023-24 campaign

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Over the next several weeks, we'll be taking a dive into getting to know the members of the 2023-24 Tennessee Tech men's basketball team. Head coach John Pelphrey’s roster will feature 17 student-athletes for the second straight year, with 10 newcomers and seven faces already familiar to Golden Eagle fans.