Brandon Clarke
Basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies
Born
September 19th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Professionally played basketball for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA after being drafted in 2019. Played college basketball at Gonzaga University, where contributed to the team's success, culminating in a strong performance during the NCAA tournament. Regarded for agility and defensive skills on the court, aiming to excel as a key player in the league.
Winning the West Coast Conference Player of the Year
Being selected in the 1st round of the 2019 NBA Draft
Achieving a significant role in the Grizzlies' lineup
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