Brad Branson

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.

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