Alright, so yesterday I decided to dig into this Brandon Russell basketball thing. I’ve heard his name buzzing around, especially with all the talk about up-and-coming players. Figured it was time to see what the fuss was about.
First thing I did was try to find some basic info on him. I started with a general search, just to get a feel for who he is. Turns out, he’s playing for the Southwestern Adventist Knights. Not a team I follow regularly, but hey, everyone starts somewhere, right?
Then I got into the stats. Now, I’m no expert, but I like to see the numbers. His profile listed him as #13, a guard. But here’s the thing that caught my eye: his points per game were at 0.0. Yeah, you read that right. Zero. And his field goal percentage? Also nothing. I thought, “Okay, this is weird. Is this guy even playing?”
So, I dug a little deeper. I checked out his game appearances, and it showed he’s only been in one game this season. One game! That explains the stats, or lack thereof. It’s hard to make an impact when you’re barely on the court.
- Looked up Brandon Russell’s basic info.
- Checked his stats: #13, guard, 0.0 points/game, no field goal percentage.
- Found he only played one game this season.
Next, I tried to find some scouting reports or articles about him. Maybe there’s more to the story. I stumbled upon a blurb that said something like, “Russell does his best scoring going downhill. Once he powers his shoulders, he usually ends up at the cup.” Interesting, I thought. Sounds like he’s got some potential as a driver.
But then I hit another snag. I found some information indicating he’s an unrestricted free agent. And apparently, he entered the 2020 NBA Draft but wasn’t drafted. High school? El Camino Real High School in Woodland Hills, California. So, he’s been around for a bit, but it seems like he hasn’t quite broken through yet.
I also came across something about a “Brandon Cooks,” a basketball player born on July 22. I’m not sure if this is related or just a coincidence, but it’s out there.
My Takeaway
Honestly, it’s tough to judge Brandon Russell based on what I found. Limited game time, no real stats to speak of, and a bit of an unclear path. But that scouting note about him driving to the basket? That’s something. Maybe he just needs the right opportunity, more playing time, and some solid coaching. I’ll keep an eye out for him, but for now, he remains a bit of a mystery to me. Who knows, maybe he’ll surprise us all.
