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Brad Branson

1958 – 2026

American basketball player (born 1958)

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About Brad Branson

Lived 1958 – 2026 (aged 67). Brad Branson was an American and Spanish basketball player.

Bradley Alexander Branson (September 24, 1958 – January 27, 2026) was an American professional basketball player who played forward for two seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and then played for over a decade in Europe. Branson played college basketball for the SMU Mustangs.

Professional career After being selected by the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 1980 NBA draft, Branson opted to play in Italy for Sarila Rimini.

Branson returned to the United States the next season to play for Anchorage Northern Knights of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), earning CBA Newcomer of the Year honors. He played 10 games for NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers that season and then after a trade played 62 games for the Indiana Pacers in 1982–83.

His career continued overseas in Italy and Spain. Playing for Real Madrid, Branson averaged 22.3 points and 9.5 rebounds in 38 minutes in 1986-87 and led the club to the Korac Cup in 1988.

Branson died on January 27, 2026, at the age of 67.

Career statistics

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
North Fort Myers High School, Southern Methodist University
Awards
Continental Basketball Association Newcomer of the Year Award; Continental Basketball Association statistical leaders
Also known as
Bradley Alexander Branson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Brad Branson's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Brad Branson?

American basketball player (born 1958)

When was Brad Branson born?

Brad Branson was born on 24 September 1958 in Harvey.

When did Brad Branson die?

Brad Branson died on 27 January 2026.

What was Brad Branson's occupation?

Brad Branson was a basketball player.

What nationality was Brad Branson?

Brad Branson was American and Spanish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Brad Branson

· Wikidata: Q682468

· DBpedia: Brad Branson

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