Brandon Boston Jr.

Brandon Boston Jr.
Boston in 2025
Trabzonspor
PositionShooting guard / small forward
LeagueBSL
Personal information
Born (2001-11-28) November 28, 2001 (age 24)
Norcross, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight
188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeKentucky (2020–2021)
2021: 2nd round, 51st overall pick
Drafted byMemphis Grizzlies
Playing career
2021–present
Career history
2021–2024Los Angeles Clippers
2021–2024→Agua Caliente / Ontario Clippers
2024–2025New Orleans Pelicans
2025–2026Fenerbahçe
2026–presentTrabzonspor
Career highlights
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Brandon Elliot Boston Jr. (born November 28, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for Trabzonspor of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.

High school career

Boston originally attended Norcross High School in Norcross, Georgia before transferring to Sierra Canyon School in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Chatsworth in 2019. He played alongside LeBron James's son Bronny James and Dwyane Wade's son Zaire Wade. In his final season at Norcross, he averaged 18.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.

He was selected to play in the 2020 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He was also selected to play in the 2020 Jordan Brand Classic.

Recruiting

A five-star recruit, Boston committed to play college basketball at the University of Kentucky.

College recruiting
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Brandon Boston Jr.
SG		 Norcross, GA Sierra Canyon School (CA) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jul 27, 2019 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 5/5 stars   247Sports: 5/5 stars   ESPN: 5/5 stars   (96)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 5    247Sports: 6    ESPN: 7
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Kentucky 2020 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  • "2020 Kentucky Wildcats Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved September 24, 2020.
  • "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved September 24, 2020.

College career

In his college debut on November 25, 2020, Boston posted 15 points and seven rebounds in an 81–45 win over Morehead State. He scored 21 points in the season finale win against South Carolina. As a freshman, he averaged 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. On March 20, 2021, Boston declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

Professional career

Los Angeles / Agua Caliente / Ontario Clippers (2021–2024)

Boston with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2022

Boston was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft with the 51st pick by the Memphis Grizzlies, then traded to the Los Angeles Clippers via the New Orleans Pelicans.

Boston was assigned to the Clippers' NBA G League affiliate, the Agua Caliente Clippers, for their G League season-opener. Boston helped the since-relocated Ontario Clippers win the G League Winter Showcase championship in 2022, earning Showcase Cup MVP honors after scoring 21 points in the final.

On August 8, 2024, Boston signed with the San Antonio Spurs, but was waived on October 19.

New Orleans Pelicans (2024–2025)

On October 21, 2024, Boston was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Pelicans, who later converted his deal into a two-way contract. On February 26, 2025, the Pelicans signed Boston to a standard, two-year contract. He made 42 appearances (10 starts) for New Orleans during the 2024–25 NBA season, averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. On April 28, it was announced that Boston had undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle. On June 29, the Pelicans declined their team option on Boston, making him an unrestricted free agent.

Fenerbahçe (2025–2026)

Boston with Fenerbahçe in 2025

On August 4, 2025, Boston signed with Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the EuroLeague.

On October 1, 2025, he made his EuroLeague debut against Paris Basketball in a 96-77 victory with 5 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal in 8.4 mins.

On December 7, 2025, in a 2025–26 Basketbol Süper Ligi away match against Yukatel Merkezefendi Basket, Boston tallied a season-high 21 points, 7 rebounds and 1 assist in 27 mins.

On September 25, 2026, the Chicago Bulls announced that Boston was part of their training camp roster. On October 17, he was waived by the Bulls.

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games 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

NBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021–22 L.A. Clippers 51014.9.385.306.8192.21.0.5.36.7
2022–23 L.A. Clippers 22111.3.418.414.7631.4.9.4.06.5
2023–24 L.A. Clippers 32010.8.404.269.6971.6.4.3.35.2
2024–25 New Orleans 421023.6.436.350.7883.22.21.3.210.7
Career 1471116.0.412.328.7812.21.2.7.27.5

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023 L.A. Clippers 101.0———.0.0.0.0.0
2024 L.A. Clippers 303.2.500—.500.7.3.0.01.7
Career 402.7.500—.500.5.3.0.01.3

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21 Kentucky 252430.3.355.300.7854.51.61.3.211.5

EuroLeague

As of match played 6 May 2026
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2025–26 Fenerbahçe 28211.5.547.326.7691.6.3.5.04.83.8

Personal life

After a workout with Kentucky teammate Terrence Clarke on April 22, 2021, Clarke was involved in a car crash in Los Angeles, California. Clarke, driving by himself, was killed while Boston, in the car behind of Clarke, witnessed the crash.

He also keeps a dollar bill in his shoe during games.

References

  1. ↑ Fattal, Tarek (July 19, 2019). "Sierra Canyon basketball adds second 5-star recruit in less than 24 hours, BJ Boston from Georgia". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  2. ↑ Friedlander, David (July 19, 2019). "Reports: Norcross 5-star Brandon Boston joining star-studded LA powerhouse Sierra Canyon". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved December 6, 2025.
  3. ↑ Roberts, Ben (February 14, 2020). "Jordan Brand Classic rosters are out. How many Kentucky basketball recruits made it?". Lexington Herald Leader. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  4. ↑ Borzello, Jeff (July 27, 2019). "Kentucky lands Boston, No. 7 recruit for 2020". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Kentucky lands five-star guard, former Norcross star Brandon Boston". GwinnettDailyPost.com. July 27, 2019. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  6. ↑ "No. 10 Kentucky rolls past Morehead State 81-45 in opener". ESPN. November 26, 2020. Retrieved June 18, 2021.
  7. ↑ Borzello, Jeff (March 20, 2021). "Kentucky's Brandon Boston Jr. becomes third Wildcat to declare for NBA draft". ESPN. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Pelicans acquire Valančiūnas and Graham in three-team trade with Grizzlies and Hornets". NBA.com. August 7, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Pelicans complete trade with Clippers". NBA.com. August 7, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  10. ↑ Irving, Kyle (December 23, 2022). "2022 G League Winter Showcase roundup: Results, stats, top performances, prize money from tournament". Sporting News. Retrieved December 23, 2022.
  11. ↑ Maher, Rory (August 8, 2024). "Spurs Sign Brandon Boston Jr". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  12. ↑ NathanBeighle (August 9, 2024). "Brandon Boston Jr. signs with the San Antonio Spurs". ASeaOfBlue.com. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
  13. ↑ sasmcasey (October 19, 2024). "Spurs Announce 2024-25 Opening Night Roster". NBA.com. Retrieved October 19, 2024.
  14. ↑ "New Orleans Pelicans claim Brandon Boston Jr. off waivers". NBA.com. October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
  15. ↑ "New Orleans Pelicans converting Brandon Boston Jr. to a standard two-year contract". nationofblue.com. Retrieved February 27, 2025.
  16. ↑ "New Orleans Pelicans center Kelly Olynyk, guard Brandon Boston undergo surgery". nola.com. Retrieved May 6, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Pelicans To Decline Team Option For Brandon Boston Jr". Hoops Rumors. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Brandon Boston Jr. Fenerbahçe Beko'da". Fenerbahce.org (in Turkish). August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Son Şampiyon Fenerbahçe Beko, EuroLeague'e galibiyetle başladı". Fenerbahce.org (in Turkish). October 1, 2025. Retrieved October 2, 2025.
  20. ↑ "Brandon Boston Jr. scores 21 points to extend Fenerbahce's streak". Eurohoops. December 7, 2025. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
  21. ↑ "BULLS ANNOUNCE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER | Chicago Bulls". bulls.com. Retrieved September 26, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Bulls Cut Four Camp Invitees". Hoops Rumors. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
  23. ↑ EuroLeague profile
  24. ↑ "Sources: UK men's basketball player Terrence Clarke dies in Los Angeles". WKYT.com. April 23, 2021. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  25. ↑ Farner, Keith (April 22, 2021). "Kentucky's Terrence Clarke reportedly involved in fatal crash in Los Angeles". SaturdayDownSouth.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  26. ↑ McBride, Jessica (April 23, 2021). "Video Shows Terrence Clarke Fatal Car Crash Scene". Heavy.com. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  27. ↑ Thompson, Tyler, Mrs. (November 6, 2020). "Why BJ Boston keeps a dollar in his shoe during games". on3.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)