Brandon Garrison

Brandon Garrison
Garrison with Kentucky in 2024
No. 9 – Alabama Crimson Tide
PositionPower forward
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
Personal information
Born (2004-03-31) March 31, 2004 (age 22)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight
255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High schoolDel City
(Del City, Oklahoma)
College
Career highlights
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  United States
FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship
Gold medal – first place2022 MexicoTeam

Brandon M. Garrison (born March 31, 2004) is an American college basketball player for the Alabama Crimson Tide of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). He previously played for the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Kentucky Wildcats.

Early life and high school career

Garrison was born and grew up in Oklahoma City and attended Del City High School in Del City, Oklahoma. 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. He scored 17 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in the state title game against Carl Albert High School. Garrison was also selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game.

Recruiting

Garrison was rated a four-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class, according to major recruiting services. On July 7, 2022, he committed to playing college basketball for Oklahoma State over offers from Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Houston.

College recruiting
Name Hometown School Height Weight Commit date
Brandon Garrison
C		 Oklahoma City, OK Del City (OK) 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) 240 lb (110 kg) Jul 7, 2022 
Recruit ratings: Rivals: 4/5 stars   247Sports: 4/5 stars   On3: 4/5 stars   ESPN: 4/5 stars   (87)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 30    247Sports: 45    On3: 63    ESPN: 42
  • 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:

  • "Oklahoma State 2023 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  • "2023 Oklahoma State Cowboys Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  • "2023 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved October 26, 2024.

College career

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

Garrison ultimately transferred to Kentucky. As a sophomor, Garrison averaged 5.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He averaged 4.7 points and 4.1 rebounds per game as a junior. Following the season he transferred to Alabama.

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

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2023–24 Oklahoma State 322922.7.572—.6485.31.5.81.57.5
2024–25 Kentucky 35017.3.509.300.5353.91.9.9.65.9
Career 672919.9.540.300.6124.51.7.81.06.7

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 (March 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.
  13. ↑ Drummond, Cameron (April 12, 2026). "After two seasons at Kentucky, Brandon Garrison has found his next school". Lexington Herald-Leader. Retrieved April 19, 2026.