Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s detailed information about Brandon Boston:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Brandon Elliot Boston Jr.
  • Nickname: BJ. (UK Athletics)
  • Nationality: American / United States.
  • Date of Birth: November 28, 2001.
  • Hometown: Norcross, Georgia, United States. (UK Athletics)
  • Height: 6’6″ (NBA); Kentucky listed him at 6’7″. (NBA)
  • Weight: 188 lb (NBA); Kentucky listed him at 185 lb. (NBA)
  • Wingspan: About 6’10.75″ to 6’11”, based on pre-draft measurements and scouting listings. (NBADraft)
  • Shoe Size: Not publicly documented.
  • Jersey Number: #3 (Kentucky Wildcats), #4 (Los Angeles Clippers), #11 (New Orleans Pelicans).
  • Position: Guard / wing; commonly listed as shooting guard or small forward.
  • High School: Norcross High School (Norcross, Georgia); Sierra Canyon School (Chatsworth, California). (Wikipedia)
  • College: Kentucky (2020-21). (UK Athletics)
  • NBA Draft: 2021 NBA Draft, Round 2, Pick 51, drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies; his rights were then dealt in the transaction chain that landed him with the Los Angeles Clippers. (NBA)
  • Teams Played For:
    • Kentucky Wildcats (2020–2021)
    • Los Angeles Clippers (2021–2024)
    • Agua Caliente / Ontario Clippers (2021–2024)
    • New Orleans Pelicans (2024–2025)
    • Birmingham Squadron (2024–2025)
    • Fenerbahce (2025–present)
  • Championship Rings: 0 NBA championship rings.
  • Parents: Alissa Boston and Brandon Boston Sr. (UK Athletics)
  • Children: No publicly documented.
  • Siblings: Three sisters — Daija Berry, Aysia, and Brandi Boston. (UK Athletics)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Brandon Boston’s player archetype is that of a slim shot-creating wing who leans on length, fluidity, and scoring upside rather than power. Defensively, his best role is as a rangy off-ball wing who can play passing lanes, recover with his reach, and cover twos and some threes instead of handling the toughest physical matchups every trip. Offensively, he fits as a secondary creator and microwave scorer who can attack in transition, rise into jumpers, and manufacture shots off the dribble when the floor is spaced. Physically, Boston brings good size for a perimeter scorer at 6’6″ with a near-6’11” wingspan, but his frame has long been the swing factor because added strength would help him finish through contact and hold up better on defense. Overall, his play style is built around smooth movement, pull-up scoring flashes, change-of-pace ball handling, and long-striding athleticism, making him a development-bet wing with real scoring talent and two-way tools. (NBA)

Sources:
Kentucky Athletics — Brandon Boston Jr.
NBA.com — Brandon Boston | Guard | New Orleans Pelicans | NBA.com
The Ringer — The Ringer’s 2021 NBA Draft Guide
MavsDraft — Brandon Boston Jr Scouting Report
EuroLeague — BRANDON BOSTON JR. Profile