Last Updated on July 24, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Brandon Boston Jr. is a talented wing scorer whose length and shot-making ability have made him an intriguing prospect since entering the NBA. His flashes of offensive creativity and scoring touch continue to highlight the potential that made him a highly regarded recruit coming out of high school.

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)

Scouting Report

What stands out with Brandon Boston is how comfortable he is creating difficult shots without needing much of an advantage first. His handle has enough rhythm to get defenders leaning, and he likes to work into pull-ups or long strides that open just enough space for floaters and soft finishes rather than trying to overpower people at the rim. There are stretches where everything looks effortless because his release point is so difficult to bother, but the trade-off is that he can drift into settling for contested jumpers instead of putting the defence into rotation. To me, he’s at his best when a team lets him attack against a bent floor after an initial action, giving him opportunities to exploit closeouts or operate from secondary pick-and-rolls where his scoring instincts become the priority. The interesting thing is that his passing flashes are better than his assist numbers suggest. He’ll manipulate the low man with his eyes and can slip bounce passes to rolling bigs or kick to the weak-side corner once help commits, but he often sees the scoring window first, which keeps him from consistently controlling possessions. Defensively, his length gives him a chance to bother jump shooters and recover after being screened, yet stronger wings can dislodge him on drives and physical off-ball actions can pull him out of position if he loses contact with his assignment. He’s more disruptive when switching onto guards than when absorbing repeated bumps from bigger forwards. That’s where the fit becomes important. He makes the most sense on a roster with established creators who don’t need another primary initiator but can benefit from a scorer capable of manufacturing offence late in possessions without disrupting spacing. I’ve always thought his game shares elements with Jordan Clarkson because of the shot-making confidence and willingness to attack in isolation, while there are flashes of Terrence Ross in the way he can heat up quickly from the perimeter and score in bunches when his jumper starts falling.

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