Chaundee Brown Jr. Explained

Chaundee Brown Jr.
Position:Small forward / shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lbs:215
League:Basketball Bundesliga
Team:EWE Baskets Oldenburg
Number:9
Birth Date:4 December 1998
Birth Place:Orlando, Florida, U.S.
High School:
College:
Draft Year:2021
Career Start:2021
Years1:2021
Team1:South Bay Lakers
Team2:Los Angeles Lakers
Years3:2021
Team3:→South Bay Lakers
Team4:Atlanta Hawks
Years5:2022–2023
Team5:Austin Spurs
Years6:2023
Team6:Indios de Mayagüez
Years7:2023
Team7:Scarborough Shooting Stars
Years8:2023
Team8:SIG Strasbourg
Years9:2023–present
Team9:Baskets Oldenburg

Chaundee Dwaine Brown Jr. (born December 4, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Baskets Oldenburg of the Basketball Bundesliga. He played college basketball for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Michigan Wolverines.

High school career

Brown attended Dr. Phillips High School in Dr. Phillips, Florida and transferred to The First Academy in Orlando, Florida for his junior year.[1] As a senior, he averaged 24.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Brown was named Florida Gatorade Player of the Year and 4A Player of the Year.[2] He committed to playing college basketball for Wake Forest over offers from Kansas, Indiana and Florida, among others.[3] A four-star recruit, Brown became the program's highest-ranked commitment since Al-Farouq Aminu and Tony Woods in 2008.[4]

College career

As a freshman, Brown was a regular starter at Wake Forest, averaging 7.6 points and three rebounds per game. In his sophomore season, he averaged 11.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.[5] Brown averaged 12.1 points and 6.5 rebounds per game as a junior.[6] He was sidelined for eight games with ankle and calf injuries. For his senior season, Brown transferred to Michigan, choosing the Wolverines over Gonzaga and Illinois.[7] He received a waiver for immediate eligibility from the NCAA.[8] He averaged 8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game while shooting 41.9% from 3-point range. On April 10, 2021, Brown declared for the 2021 NBA draft forgoing an extra year of college eligibility.[9]

Professional career

South Bay Lakers (2021)

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Brown signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on August 10, 2021.[10] However, he was waived on October 15.[11] On October 23, Brown signed with the South Bay Lakers as an affiliate player, playing one game.[12]

Los Angeles Lakers (2021)

On November 16, 2021, Brown signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.[13] However, he was waived on December 21, after making two appearances with Los Angeles.[14]

Atlanta Hawks / Return to South Bay (2021–2022)

On December 27, 2021, the Atlanta Hawks signed Brown to a 10-day contract.[15] After his deal expired, he returned to South Bay.

On April 9, 2022, Brown signed a two-way contract with the Hawks.[16] On September 11, he was waived by the Hawks.[17]

Austin Spurs (2022–2023)

On September 28, 2022, the Austin Spurs announced that they had acquired the returning right of Brown from South Bay Lakers for a first round pick in the 2023 NBA G League Draft and the returning player rights to Galen Robinson Jr.[18] On October 24, 2022, Brown joined the Austin Spurs training camp roster.[19]

Indios de Mayagüez (2023)

On April 19, 2023, Brown signed with Indios de Mayagüez of the Puerto Rican league.[20] He was released on May 22 after appearing in 12 games and signed with Gigantes de Carolina on May 24, but left the team a day later.[21]

Scarborough Shooting Stars (2023)

On July 19, 2023, Brown signed with the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, making his debut two days later.[22] On July 29, he was released from the club.

SIG Strasbourg (2023–present)

On July 22, 2023, Brown signed with SIG Strasbourg of the French LNB Pro A.[23]

On June 13, 2024, Brown was selected by the Valley Suns in the 2024 NBA G League expansion draft.[24]

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| L.A. Lakers| 2 || 0 || 10.5 || .143 || .000 || – || 1.0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 1.0|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Atlanta| 3 || 2 || 27.7 || .360 || .400 || .833 || 4.7 || 1.3 || .7 || .0 || 9.7|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 5 || 2 || 20.8 || .313 || .333 || .833 || 3.2 || .8 || .4 || .0 || 6.2

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2017–18| style="text-align:left;"| Wake Forest| 30 || 29 || 20.9 || .411 || .342 || .806 || 3.0 || 1.1 || .2 || .2 || 7.6|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19| style="text-align:left;"| Wake Forest| 31 || 29 || 29.0 || .408 || .323 || .840 || 4.9 || 1.2 || .7 || .2 || 11.9|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| Wake Forest| 23 || 15 || 28.2 || .456 || .322 || .831 || 6.5 || 1.4 || .5 || .1 || 12.1|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21| style="text-align:left;"| Michigan| 28 || 1 || 20.6 || .488 || .419 || .690 || 3.1 || .6 || .1 || .3 || 8.0|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 112 || 74 || 24.6 || .435 || .352 || .812 || 4.3 || 1.1 || .4 || .2 || 9.8

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Welter . Pat . Chaundee Brown ready for new beginning at Michigan . . February 27, 2021 . June 3, 2020.
  2. Web site: May . Will . Spotlight: Chaundee Brown . . February 27, 2021 . November 8, 2018.
  3. Web site: Hutchinson . Derick . How Chaundee Brown's numbers epitomize what makes this Michigan basketball team special . . February 27, 2021 . February 16, 2021.
  4. Web site: Zucker . Joseph . Chaundee Brown to Wake Forest: Demon Deacons Land 4-Star SG Prospect . . February 27, 2021 . October 2, 2016.
  5. Web site: Quinn . Brendan . With Chaundee Brown ready to play, Michigan has a new piece, a new look . . February 27, 2021 . November 3, 2020.
  6. Web site: Sang . Orion . Michigan basketball's Chaundee Brown wants to show why Juwan Howard wanted him this year . . February 27, 2021 . November 2, 2020.
  7. Web site: Hawkins . James . Wake Forest transfer Chaundee Brown commits to Michigan . . February 27, 2021 . May 19, 2020.
  8. Web site: Michigan's Chaundee Brown receives immediate eligibility after transfer . . . February 27, 2021 . October 30, 2020.
  9. Web site: Michigan's Chaundee Brown declares for NBA draft, says he's hiring an agent . Orion . Sang . . April 10, 2021 . April 10, 2021.
  10. Web site: Lakers Sign Chaundee Brown Jr. and Mac McClung. NBA.com. August 10, 2021. August 14, 2021.
  11. Web site: Lakers Make Training Camp Cuts. NBA.com. October 15, 2021. October 23, 2021.
  12. Web site: Nick. Kioski. South Bay Finalizes Training Camp Roster. NBA.com. October 23, 2021. October 23, 2021.
  13. Web site: Lakers Sign Chaundee Brown Jr. to Two-Way Contract; Waive Sekou Doumbouya. NBA.com. November 16, 2021. November 16, 2021.
  14. Web site: Lakers Waive Chaundee Brown Jr., Sign Mason Jones to Two-Way Contract. NBA.com. December 21, 2021. December 21, 2021.
  15. Web site: Hawks Sign Chaundee Brown Jr. to 10-Day Contract. NBA.com. December 27, 2021. December 27, 2021.
  16. Web site: Hawks Sign Chaundee Brown Jr. to Two-Way Contract. NBA.com. April 9, 2022. April 9, 2022.
  17. Web site: Hawks Request Waivers on Chaundee Brown Jr. . September 20, 2022 . NBA.
  18. Web site: Austin Spurs acquire Chaundee Brown Jr.. September 28, 2022. NBA.com. September 28, 2022.
  19. Web site: Austin Spurs Announce 2022-23 Training Camp Roster. oursportscentral.com. October 24, 2022. October 24, 2022.
  20. 1648780439039909897.
    1. BSNPR OFICIAL: El guard/alero Chaundee Brown Jr. es el nuevo refuerzo de los Indios de Mayagüez en sustitución de Tyreke Evans.
    . LaGuerraBSN. La Guerra del BSN. April 19, 2023. April 23, 2023.
  21. Web site: International and G League transactions log 2023-24: Where are former NBA players going?. HoopsHype.com. May 5, 2023. June 30, 2023.
  22. Web site: Regular Season Round 18: Scarborough - Montreal 103-93. USBasket.com. July 21, 2023. July 22, 2023.
  23. Web site: Chaundee Brown finalise la ligne extérieure. SIGStrasbourg.fr. July 22, 2023. July 23, 2023. French.
  24. Web site: 2024-25 NBA G League Expansion Draft. NBA.com. June 13, 2024. June 14, 2024.