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Revision as of 21:34, 7 December 2022
| No. 0 – Denver Nuggets | |
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| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 17, 2001 Burlington, Kansas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park, Kansas) |
| College | Kansas (2019–2022) |
| NBA draft | 2022: 1st round, 21st overall pick |
| Selected by the Denver Nuggets | |
| Playing career | 2022–present |
| Career history | |
| 2022–present | Denver Nuggets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Christian Nicholas Braun (born April 17, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball at the University of Kansas and was a starter on the team that won the 2022 NCAA Championship.
High school career
Braun played basketball for Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kansas. As a senior, he averaged 27.8 points, 9.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game, leading his team to a third straight Class 6A state title.[1][2] He was named Mr. Kansas Basketball and Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year.[3] He committed to playing college basketball for Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Illinois and Missouri, among others.[4]
On April 4, 2022, the school declared that day Christian Braun Day.[5]
College career
As a freshman at Kansas, Braun averaged 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, earning Big 12 All-Freshman Team honors.[6] On November 27, 2020, he recorded a career-high 30 points, nine rebounds and four steals in a 94–72 win over Saint Joseph's.[7] As a sophomore, Braun averaged 9.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.[8] He was named to the Second Team All-Big 12 as a junior.[9] In the Final Four against Villanova, he became the 65th player to reach 1,000 points for Kansas, finishing that game with 10 points and helping the Jayhawks reach the championship. In the championship game against the North Carolina Tar Heels, he had 12 points and 12 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the season, which helped Kansas rally from a 40–25 halftime deficit. In the final possession of that game, he defended Caleb Love's three-point attempt, sealing the win and giving him his first NCAA title.[10] On April 24, 2022, Braun declared for the 2022 NBA draft, while maintaining his college eligiblity.[11] On May 25, 2022, he confirmed he would remain in the NBA draft and forego his senior season.[12]
Professional career
Denver Nuggets (2022–present)
Braun was picked by the Denver Nuggets with the 21st overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft.
Career statistics
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–20 | Kansas | 31 | 5 | 18.4 | .431 | .444 | .731 | 2.9 | .5 | .7 | .2 | 5.3 |
| 2020–21 | Kansas | 30 | 30 | 31.2 | .380 | .340 | .786 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 1.2 | .4 | 9.7 |
| 2021–22 | Kansas | 40 | 39 | 34.4 | .495 | .386 | .733 | 6.5 | 2.8 | 1.0 | .8 | 14.1 |
| Career | 101 | 74 | 28.5 | .449 | .378 | .749 | 5.0 | 1.8 | 1.0 | .5 | 10.1 | |
Personal life
Braun's brother, Parker, as well as his mother, aunt and uncle, have played college basketball for Missouri. Parker currently plays for Santa Clara University. His mother's family was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.[14] He also has two brothers, one older and one younger.[15]
Braun launched a fashion line, THE CB2 Collection.[16]
References
- ^ Bedore, Gary (July 10, 2019). "Braun fitting in well during summer session at KU: 'He really wants to learn'". The Wichita Eagle. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Peterson, Rick (March 16, 2019). "Three-time state champ Christian Braun turns focus to future at Kansas". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Chasen, Scott (May 1, 2019). "KBCA picks KU signee Christian Braun as Mr. Kansas Basketball". 247Sports. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Bedore, Gary (September 17, 2018). "Blue Valley NW's Christian Braun commits to KU. "It's always been a dream for me."". The Kansas City Star. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Schmidt, Heidi (2022-04-05). "KU's Christian Braun honored by former high school". KSNT 27 News. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
- ^ Lance, Sam (October 30, 2020). "KU men's basketball guard Christian Braun looks to make impact, build on freshman season". The University Daily Kansan. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "Small ball, Christian Braun help KU basketball race past Saint Joseph's 94-72". The Topeka Capital-Journal. November 27, 2020. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "#2 Christian Braun, Guard". Kansas Athletics. 10 July 2019. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Guskey, Jordan (March 8, 2022). "Kansas basketball's Ochai Agbaji named AP's Big 12 player of the year and he's not the only one getting honors". The Topeka Capital-Journal. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
- ^ Boyer, Zac (2022-04-05). "Christian Braun's big stop helps Kansas hold off North Carolina for title". KUsports.com. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
- ^ Givony, Jonathan (April 24, 2022). "Kansas Jayhawks' Christian Braun to enter NBA draft but maintain college eligibility". Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ^ "Former Jayhawk Christian Braun to remain in NBA Draft". fox4kc.com. May 25, 2022. Retrieved June 1, 2022.
- ^ "Christian Braun Stats". ESPN. Retrieved 2022-04-05.
- ^ Battle, Bill (December 20, 2020). "Braun Brothers Have Local Ties". Washington Missourian. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Eldridge, Taylor (April 8, 2022). "Christian Braun's rise to championship with Jayhawks rooted in small-town Kansas". THE KANSAS CITY STAR. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
- ^ Tait, Matt. "KU junior Christian Braun releases apparel line bearing his name | Tale of the Tait | KUsports.com Mobile". m.kusports.com. Retrieved 2022-04-05.