Christian Braun (basketball)
No. 2 – Kansas Jayhawks | |
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Position | Shooting guard |
League | Big 12 Conference |
Personal information | |
Born | Burlington, Kansas | April 17, 2001
Nationality | American |
Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Listed weight | 218 lb (99 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Blue Valley Northwest (Overland Park, Kansas) |
College | Kansas (2019–present) |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Christian Nicholas Braun (born April 17, 2001) is an American college basketball player for the Kansas Jayhawks of the Big 12 Conference.
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]
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.[5] 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.[6] As a sophomore, Braun averaged 9.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.[7]
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 |
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2019–20 | Kansas | 31 | 5 | 18.4 | .431 | .444 | .731 | 2.9 | .5 | .7 | .2 | 5.3 |
2020–21 | Kansas | 30 | 30 | 31.1 | .380 | .340 | .786 | 5.2 | 1.9 | 1.2 | .4 | 9.7 |
Career | 61 | 35 | 24.6 | .398 | .373 | .771 | 4.0 | 1.2 | 1.0 | .3 | 7.4 |
Personal life[]
Braun's brother, Parker, as well as his mother, aunt and uncle, have played college basketball for Missouri. His mother's family was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.[8]
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.
- ^ 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. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Battle, Bill (December 20, 2020). "Braun Brothers Have Local Ties". Washington Missourian. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
External links[]
- 2001 births
- Living people
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from Kansas
- Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball players
- People from Burlington, Kansas
- Shooting guards