Braden Huff Explained

Braden Huff
Position:	Power forward / center
Height Ft:	6
Height In:	10
Weight Lb:	250
Number:	34
League:	West Coast Conference
Team:	Gonzaga Bulldogs
Nationality:	American
High School:	Glenbard West (Glen Ellyn, Illinois)
College:	Gonzaga (2022–present)
Highlights:	WCC All-Freshman Team (2024) Illinois Mr. Basketball (2022)

Braden Huff is an American college basketball player for the Gonzaga Bulldogs of the West Coast Conference (WCC).

Early life and high school

Huff attended high school at Glenbard West. In his senior season, Huff averaged 17.5 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game, and 2.8 assists per game.^[1] During Huff's high school career he He led Glenbard West High School to a state title and won the Illinois Mr. Basketball.^[2] Coming out of high school, Huff was rated as a four star recruit, the 33rd overall forward, and the 4th ranked prospect in the state of Illinois for the 2022 recruiting class.^[3] Huff also held offers from schools such as Gonzaga, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Iowa, Illinois, Creighton, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, and Wisconsin.^[4] Ultimately, Huff decided to commit to play college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs.^{[5] [6]}

College career

2022-23 season

In Huff's first season during the 2022-23 season, Huff decided to use the season to redshirt and did not appear in any games.^[7]

2023-24 season

In Huff's first career game in Gonzaga's season opener, Huff came off the bench to score 19 points and grab nine rebounds as he helped the Bulldogs come back from a double digit deficit to defeat Yale.^[8] On January 20, 2024, Huff scored a career high 26 points in a win over San Diego.^[9] Against Portland, Huff dropped 25 points, while also grabbing seven rebounds and making three assists.^[10] Coming off, Huff's performance versus Portland, during a road win versus the Kentucky Wildcats, Huff helped contribute to the win scoring 12 points.^[11] For his performance during the regular season, Huff was named to the WCC all freshman team.^[12] During the second round of the 2023-24 NCAA tournament, Huff scored eleven points in a win over Kansas.^[13]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2022–23| style="text-align:left;"| Gonzaga| style="text-align:center;" colspan="11"| Redshirt|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2023–24| style="text-align:left;"| Gonzaga| 35 || 0 || 13.5 || .598 || .338 || .554 || 3.4 || .5 || .3 || .7 || 9.3

External links

• Gonzaga Bulldogs bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Henricksen . Joe . Glenbard West senior Braden Huff commits to Gonzaga . Chicago Sun-Times . 27 September 2021 . 25 March 2024.
2. Web site: Hamilton . Brian . Gonzaga's next big-time big man, Braden Huff, can do it all, including kids' birthday parties . The Athletic . 26 May 2022 . 25 March 2024.
3. Web site: Lawson . Theo . Four-star forward Braden Huff signs with Gonzaga citing influence of Kelly Olynyk, Domantas Sabonis . The Spokesman-Review . 10 November 2021 . 25 March 2024.
4. Web site: Tipton . Joe . Braden Huff, 2022 4-star, commits to Gonzaga . On3.com . 27 September 2021 . 25 March 2024.
5. Web site: Lawson . Theo . Four-star power forward Braden Huff becomes Gonzaga's first commit in class of 2022 . The Spokesman-Review . 27 September 2021 . 25 March 2024.
6. Web site: Braden Huff, 4-star forward, commits to Gonzaga over Wisconsin, Illinois, MSU . The Athletic . 28 September 2021 . 25 March 2024.
7. Web site: Lawson . Theo . 'On the edge of my seat.' Coming off valuable redshirt year, Gonzaga's Braden Huff eager to carve out role in 2023-24 . The Spokesman-Review . 11 May 2023 . 25 March 2024.
8. Forsman . Cole . 'That's truly who he is, is a great player': Braden Huff provides more than just a spark for Gonzaga men's basketball . Sports Illustrated . 15 November 2023 . 25 March 2024.
9. Web site: Meehan . Jim . Difference makers: Braden Huff's career-high 26 points help Gonzaga to easy win over San Diego . The Spokesman-Review . 20 January 2024 . 25 March 2024.
10. Web site: Lawson . Theo . Gonzaga's Braden Huff wins fourth West Coast Conference Freshman of the Week honor . The Spokesman-Review . 12 February 2024 . 25 March 2024.
11. Web site: Meehan . Jim . Freshmen Dusty Stromer, Braden Huff contribute for Gonzaga men despite growing pains . The Seattle Times . 20 March 2024 . 25 March 2024.
12. Web site: Lawson . Theo . Gonzaga shut out from individual WCC awards; Graham Ike, Ryan Nembhard, Anton Watson named to First Team . The Spokesman-Review . 5 March 2024 . 25 March 2024.
13. Forsman . Cole . Braden Huff, Dusty Stromer react to Gonzaga's win over Kansas: "So many people counted us out' . Sports Illustrated . 25 March 2024.