Last Updated on December 25, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

Here is detailed information about Adrian Branch:

  • Full Name: Adrian Francis Branch
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on November 17, 1963
  • Hometown: Washington, D.C., USA
  • Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
  • Weight: 185 pounds (84 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 8 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 15 (US)
  • Number: Wore 24 and 10 during his professional career
  • Position: Small Forward / Shooting Guard
  • High School: DeMatha Catholic High School (Hyattsville, Maryland)
  • College: University of Maryland (1981–1985)
    • Second-leading scorer in Maryland history at the time of his graduation
  • NBA Draft:
    • 1985 NBA Draft: 2nd round, 45th overall pick by the Chicago Bulls
  • Teams Played For:
    • NBA:
      • Los Angeles Lakers (1986–1987)
      • New Jersey Nets (1987–1988)
    • Overseas and Minor Leagues:
      • Played in Australia, Spain, France, and the CBA
  • Championship Rings:
    • 1× NBA Champion: 1987 (Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Kids:
    • Adrian Branch has children but specific details are not widely documented.
  • Siblings:
    • Information on siblings is not widely documented.

Fun Facts

  • Adrian Branch was a versatile scorer and an important player during his college career at Maryland, where he played alongside stars like Len Bias.
  • He was a role player for the Los Angeles Lakers during their 1987 championship season, contributing as part of their deep roster.
  • After retiring, Branch became a successful motivational speaker and a college basketball analyst for ESPN.