Brandon Michael-Andre Averette[1] (born September 22, 1997) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Oklahoma State University, Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 22, 1997 Richardson, Texas, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 184 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Richardson (Richardson, Texas, U.S.) |
| College |
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| Playing career | 2022–present |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career history | |
| 2021–2023 | AEL Limassol B.C. |
| 2023–2024 | Etoile Angers Basket |
| 2024–2025 | SG ART Giants Düsseldorf |
| 2025 | EPG Guardians Koblenz |
| 2025 | BBC Résidence |
| 2025-2026 | Njarðvík |
| 2026 | Ármann |
| Career highlights | |
Early life and high school
editAverette attended Richardson High School where he led all DFW area 6A players in scoring in 2016 with an average of 22.6 points per game. He was a two-time District 10-6A Most Valuable Player and a two-time All-Region selection by the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches.[2]
The summer after his junior year of high school, he played for Mo Williams AAU team, Mo Williams Academy.[3]
College career
editOklahoma State University (2016–2018)
editOn April 14, 2016, Brad Underwood signed Averette to come to Oklahoma State University. Averette originally signed with Underwood at Stephen F. Austin University the November following his junior season but changed his commitment.[4]
On December 12, 2016, he earned Big 12 Conference Newcomer of the Week. In his first career start, he had a game high and career-high 17 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.[5]
Utah Valley University (2018–2020)
editIn May 2018, he signed a grant in-aid award to play for Utah Valley University. He would have to sit out the 2018–2019 season due to NCAA Transfer Rules and was eligible to play for the 2019–2020 season.[6]
In October 2019, he earned preseason All-WAC second team honors.[7] On November 18, 2019, he was named the College Sports Madness WAC Player of the Week for averaging 17.5 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 block in a set of games.[8] On March 10, 2020, he was named to the WAC Men's Basketball All-Newcomer Team. He became the fourth player in school history to be named to the All-Newcomer team.[9]
Brigham Young University (2020–2021)
editIn June 2020, Averette transferred to Brigham Young University. He graduated from Utah Valley University in the summer and was eligible to play as a senior in 2020–2021.[10]
On March 1, 2021, Averette earned All-WCC Second Team. He had the season's highest single game scoring total with 30 points against Texas Southern University. He was the only player to reach the 30-point plateau in a game that season.[11]
Professional career
editAEL Limassol (2020–2022)
editOn July 16, 2021, he signed with AEL Limassol B.C. to begin his professional career.[12]
In November 2021, Averette was injured alongside his teammate Corey Manigault after being beaten during a brawl outside of a club.[13] His teammate had been hospitalized with brain hemorrhage and hematoma. Averette and Manigault's girlfriend suffered cuts and abrasions on various parts of their body.[14]
ART Giants Duesseldorf (2024–2025)
editOn January 3, 2025, Averette signed with SG ART Giants Düsseldorf for the 2024–2025 season after average 13 points and 3.8 assists with Etoile.[15]
Iceland (2025-2026)
editOn September 8, 2025, he signed with UMFN Njardvik.[16] On October 19, 2025, he received a Hoops Agents Player of the Week award after having a game-high 37 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists.[17] In January, he moved to Ármann where he appeared in 6 games, averaging 10.0 points.[18]
Personal life
editAverette is the son of Randy and Belinda Averette. [19]
References
edit- ↑ "Spieler – BARMER 2. Basketball Bundesliga". Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ↑ "Brandon Averette - 2019-20 - Men's Basketball". Utah Valley University Athletics. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ Editor, @Marshall_Once, Marshall Scott, Print (8 February 2018). "Averette's work ethic fueling growth". ocolly.com. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
{{cite web}}:|last1=has generic name (help)CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Underwood Signs DFW's Leading Scorer, PG Averette". Oklahoma State University Athletics. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "Averette Earns Big 12 Newcomer of the Week Honors". Oklahoma State University Athletics. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "Oklahoma State's Averette transfers to Utah Valley". Utah Valley University Athletics. 1 May 2018. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "UVU's Averette named to preseason all-WAC team". Utah Valley University Athletics. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "Averette named College Sports Madness WAC Player of the Week". Utah Valley University Athletics. 18 November 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "UVU's Averette named to WAC All-Newcomer Team". Utah Valley University Athletics. 10 March 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "Averette to transfer to BYU for senior season". BYU Athletics - Official Athletics Website - BYU Cougars. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "Averette, Barcello, Haarms and Lohner earn All-WCC honors". BYU Athletics - Official Athletics Website - BYU Cougars. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ McDonald, Ryan (17 July 2021). "Former BYU, UVU guard Brandon Averette signs with pro team in Cyprus". Deseret News. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "Basketball player taken off ventilator a week after beating". cyprus-mail.com. 28 November 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "Corey Manigault hospitalized in serious condition after violent assault". Eurohoops. 21 November 2021. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 20 October 2025.[self-published]
- ↑ "Njardvik signs Brandon Averette, ex Residence". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "Averette's 37-point game gives him Player of the Week award". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ↑ "Brandon Averette - Tölfræðiyfirlit". Körfustatt.is (in Icelandic). Retrieved 28 May 2026.
- ↑ Editor, @Marshall_Once, Marshall Scott, Print (8 February 2018). "Averette's work ethic fueling growth". ocolly.com. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
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