Adrian Branch
Adrian Branch | |
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| Born | November 17, 1963 United States |
| Occupation(s) | Professional basketball player, broadcaster |
| Years active | 1981–2000s (basketball), 2004–present (broadcasting) |
| Known for | Professional basketball career, NBA broadcasting |
Adrian Francis Branch (born November 17, 1963) is a former professional basketball athlete from the United States.
Standing 6 feet 7 inches tall and playing as a small forward, Branch attended DeMatha High School before showcasing his talents at the University of Maryland between 1981 and 1985. During his collegiate career, he earned two selections to the All-ACC second team and played a pivotal role in guiding the Terrapins to capture the ACC Championship in 1984. By the time he graduated, he ranked as Maryland’s second highest scorer historically. In recognition of his collegiate achievements, Branch was named an "ACC Legend" during the 2004 ACC Tournament.
Selected in the second round of the 1985 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls, Branch contributed as a bench player for the Los Angeles Lakers during their championship-winning season in 1987. His professional journey also included international engagements with teams across multiple countries such as Australia’s NBL franchises Geelong Supercats and Brisbane Bullets, as well as clubs in Spain, France, Monaco, Thailand, the Philippines, Israel, Turkey, and the Dominican Republic.
Following his retirement from active play, Branch became involved with several faith-based and youth organizations including Sportsworld Ministries, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Young Life, Youth for Christ, Youth With A Mission (YWAM), Athletes in Action (AIA), and Sports Power International.
In 2004, Branch embarked on a broadcasting career by serving as a television color commentator for the NBA's Charlotte Bobcats. He later joined ESPN in 2007 to provide analysis on college basketball games.
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External links
- Additional information on Adrian Branch
- NBA career statistics at basketballreference.com
- Player profile on Safsal.co.il