1. Branden James Dawson was born on February 1,1993 and is an American former professional basketball player.
34 Facts About Branden Dawson
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Branden Dawson had to sit out most of his freshman season, being academically ineligible.
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Branden Dawson was selected for the 2011 McDonald's All-American Boys Game following his senior year.
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Branden Dawson scored a season high 16 points on two occasions, against UMKC and Minnesota.
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Branden Dawson still managed to average 8.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game as a freshman.
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Branden Dawson had a double-double in the season opener of his sophomore season, having 15 points and 10 rebounds, against Connecticut.
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Branden Dawson was involved in a fight with teammate and roommate Adreian Payne, just before an away game at Penn State; both Branden Dawson and Payne were not allowed to start the game by coach Tom Izzo.
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Branden Dawson improved to 8.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game as a sophomore.
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In January 2014, Branden Dawson broke his right hand, after slamming it on a table during a film session.
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Branden Dawson posted averages 11.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 28.3 minutes per game during his junior season.
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Branden Dawson returned from injury on March 1,2014, after missing 9 games, and eventually would lead Michigan State to a 2014 Big Ten men's basketball tournament championship, being named Big Ten tournament Most Outstanding Player.
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In 35 games as a senior, Branden Dawson averaged 11.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.
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Branden Dawson averaged 10.1 points a game, and 6.9 Rebounds a game.
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At the time of his graduation, Branden Dawson was Michigan State's all-time leader in blocked shots, with 142.
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On June 25,2015, Branden Dawson was selected by the New Orleans Pelicans with the 56th overall pick in the 2015 NBA draft, only to be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers for cash considerations later that night.
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On January 2,2016, in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers, Branden Dawson scored his first two NBA points in nine minutes of action.
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On September 8,2016, Branden Dawson signed with the Orlando Magic, but was later waived on October 16 after appearing in two preseason games.
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On March 29,2017, Branden Dawson was waived by the BayHawks.
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On March 31,2017, Branden Dawson signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv of the Israeli Premier League for the rest of the season.
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On July 15,2019, Branden Dawson signed with Caneros del Este of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto.
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On December 19,2018, Branden Dawson signed with Soles de Mexicali of the Mexican Liga Nacional de Baloncesto Profesional.
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Branden Dawson finished out the season with the Gigantes de Jalisco of the Circuito de Baloncesto de la Costa del Pacifico.
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In July 2019, Branden Dawson joined Metropolitanos de Mauricio Baez from the Torneo Superior de Baloncesto.
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On September 3,2019, Branden Dawson returned to Caneros del Este of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto.
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On November 29,2019, Branden Dawson signed a two-month contract with Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli National League as an injury cover for Jakim Donaldson.
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On March 3,2020, Branden Dawson signed with Cocodrilos de Caracas of the Superliga Profesional de Baloncesto.
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In November 2020, Branden Dawson signed a contract with Kaohsiung Jeoutai Technology of Super Basketball League in Taiwan.
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On February 15,2021, Dawson signed with Hsinchu JKO Lioneers of P League+ in Taiwan.
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On November 2,2022, Branden Dawson signed with TaiwanBeer HeroBears of T1 League.
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On September 10,2023, Branden Dawson signed with Club Rafael Barias of the Torneo Superior de Baloncesto.
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On July 24,2024, Branden Dawson signed with Indios de San Francisco de Macoris of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto.
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Branden Dawson was born on February 1,1993, to Leon Albritton and Cassandra Branden Dawson.
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On March 30,2010, while a junior at high school, Branden Dawson became a father, to a son named My'Shawn.
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Branden Dawson received a degree in sociology from Michigan State University.