Christian Braun (basketball)

Christian Nicholas Braun (born April 17, 2001) is an American college basketball player for the Kansas Jayhawks of the Big 12 Conference.

Christian Braun
No. 2 – Kansas Jayhawks
PositionShooting guard
LeagueBig 12 Conference
Personal information
Born (2001-04-17) April 17, 2001
Burlington, Kansas
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High schoolBlue Valley Northwest
(Overland Park, Kansas)
CollegeKansas (2019–present)
Career highlights and awards

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
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
2019–20 Kansas 31518.4.431.444.7312.9.5.7.25.3
2020–21 Kansas 303031.1.380.340.7865.21.91.2.49.7
Career 613524.6.398.373.7714.01.21.0.37.4

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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Chasen, Scott (May 1, 2019). "KBCA picks KU signee Christian Braun as Mr. Kansas Basketball". 247Sports. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. "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.
  7. "#2 Christian Braun, Guard". Kansas Athletics. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
  8. Battle, Bill (December 20, 2020). "Braun Brothers Have Local Ties". Washington Missourian. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
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