Braden Huff
| No. 34 – Gonzaga Bulldogs | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward / center |
| League | West Coast Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 250 lb (113 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Glenbard West (Glen Ellyn, Illinois) |
| College | Gonzaga (2022–present) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Braden Huff is an American college basketball player for the Gonzaga Bulldogs of the West Coast Conference (WCC).
Early life
[edit]Huff attended high school at Glenbard West. In his senior season, Huff averaged 17.5 points per game, 6.5 rebounds per game, and 2.8 assists per game.[1] During Huff's high school career he He led Glenbard West High School to a state title and won the Illinois Mr. Basketball.[2] Coming out of high school, Huff was rated as a four star recruit, the 33rd overall forward, and the 4th ranked prospect in the state of Illinois for the 2022 recruiting class.[3] Huff also held offers from schools such as Gonzaga, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Iowa, Illinois, Creighton, Vanderbilt, Virginia Tech, and Wisconsin.[4] Ultimately, Huff decided to commit to play college basketball for the Gonzaga Bulldogs.[5][6]
College career
[edit]2022–23 season
[edit]In Huff's first season during the 2022–23 season, Huff decided to use the season to redshirt and did not appear in any games.[7]
2023–24 season
[edit]In Huff's first career game in Gonzaga's season opener, Huff came off the bench to score 19 points and grab nine rebounds as he helped the Bulldogs come back from a double digit deficit to defeat Yale.[8] On January 20, 2024, Huff scored a career high 26 points in a win over San Diego.[9] Against Portland, Huff dropped 25 points, while also grabbing seven rebounds and making three assists.[10] Coming off, Huff's performance versus Portland, during a road win versus the Kentucky Wildcats, Huff helped contribute to the win scoring 12 points.[11] For his performance during the regular season, Huff was named to the WCC all freshman team.[12] During the second round of the 2023–24 NCAA tournament, Huff scored eleven points in a win over Kansas.[13]
Career statistics
[edit]| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Gonzaga |  Redshirt
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| 2023–24 | Gonzaga | 35 | 0 | 13.5 | .598 | .338 | .554 | 3.4 | .5 | .3 | .7 | 9.3 |
References
[edit]- ^ Henricksen, Joe (27 September 2021). "Glenbard West senior Braden Huff commits to Gonzaga". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Hamilton, Brian (26 May 2022). "Gonzaga's next big-time big man, Braden Huff, can do it all, including kids' birthday parties". The Athletic. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Lawson, Theo (10 November 2021). "Four-star forward Braden Huff signs with Gonzaga citing influence of Kelly Olynyk, Domantas Sabonis". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Tipton, Joe (27 September 2021). "Braden Huff, 2022 4-star, commits to Gonzaga". On3.com. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Lawson, Theo (27 September 2021). "Four-star power forward Braden Huff becomes Gonzaga's first commit in class of 2022". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ "Braden Huff, 4-star forward, commits to Gonzaga over Wisconsin, Illinois, MSU". The Athletic. 28 September 2021. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Lawson, Theo (11 May 2023). "'On the edge of my seat.' Coming off valuable redshirt year, Gonzaga's Braden Huff eager to carve out role in 2023–24". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Forsman, Cole (15 November 2023). "'That's truly who he is, is a great player': Braden Huff provides more than just a spark for Gonzaga men's basketball". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Meehan, Jim (20 January 2024). "Difference makers: Braden Huff's career-high 26 points help Gonzaga to easy win over San Diego". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Lawson, Theo (12 February 2024). "Gonzaga's Braden Huff wins fourth West Coast Conference Freshman of the Week honor". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Meehan, Jim (20 March 2024). "Freshmen Dusty Stromer, Braden Huff contribute for Gonzaga men despite growing pains". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Lawson, Theo (5 March 2024). "Gonzaga shut out from individual WCC awards; Graham Ike, Ryan Nembhard, Anton Watson named to First Team". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved 25 March 2024.
- ^ Forsman, Cole. "Braden Huff, Dusty Stromer react to Gonzaga's win over Kansas: "So many people counted us out'". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 25 March 2024.