Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s the detailed information on Terrell Brandon:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Thomas Terrell Brandon
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born on May 20, 1970
  • Hometown: Portland, Oregon, USA
  • Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
  • Weight: 180 lbs (82 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 9 (US)
  • Number: 11, 7 (varied across teams)
  • Position: Point Guard
  • High School: Grant High School in Portland, Oregon
  • College: University of Oregon
  • NBA Draft: 1991 NBA Draft, 1st round, 11th overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Teams Played For:
    • Cleveland Cavaliers (1991–1997)
    • Milwaukee Bucks (1997–1999)
    • Minnesota Timberwolves (1999–2002)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: Information about children is not widely publicized.
  • Siblings: Terrell Brandon has a brother, Jeff Brandon.

Terrell Brandon’s player archetype was that of a poised floor-general point guard, a lead ball-handler who balanced scoring efficiency with control, passing, and steady decision-making. Defensively, he was an active backcourt defender who competed hard at the point of attack, used quick hands well, and generated steals through anticipation more than sheer size. Offensively, his role centered on organizing the game, running pick-and-roll, setting up teammates, and picking his own scoring spots with pull-up jumpers, penetration, and careful shot selection. Physically, Brandon was undersized for the era at 5’11”, but he offset that with speed, balance, compact strength, and the kind of low-to-the-floor handle that helped him manage traffic. His overall play style was controlled rather than flashy, blending playmaking, efficient scoring, and ball security in a way that made him one of the more reliable two-way point guards of the 1990s. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Terrell Brandon | Guard | Cleveland Cavaliers
Basketball-Reference — Terrell Brandon Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
GoDucks — Terrell Brandon (2001) – Hall of Fame
NBA.com — Where Are They Now?: TERRELL BRANDON