Brandon Boston Jr.

Brandon Elliot Boston Jr. (born November 28, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for Fenerbahçe Beko of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Brandon Boston Jr.

Boston with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2022
No. 11 – Fenerbahçe Beko
Position	Shooting guard / small forward
League	BSL EuroLeague
Personal information
Born	(2001-11-28) November 28, 2001 (age 23) Norcross, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight	188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school	Norcross (Norcross, Georgia) Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, California)
College	Kentucky (2020–2021)
NBA draft	2021: 2nd round, 51st overall pick
Drafted by	Memphis Grizzlies
Playing career	2021–present
Career history
2021–2024	Los Angeles Clippers
2021–2024	→Agua Caliente / Ontario Clippers
2024–2025	New Orleans Pelicans
2025–present	Fenerbahçe
Career highlights
Turkish Super Cup winner (2025) McDonald's All-American (2020) California Mr. Basketball (2020)
Stats at NBA.com
Stats at Basketball Reference

High school career

Boston originally attended Norcross High School in Norcross, Georgia before transferring to Sierra Canyon School in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Chatsworth in 2019. He played alongside LeBron James's son Bronny James and Dwyane Wade's son Zaire Wade.^[1] In his final season at Norcross, he averaged 18.4 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.^[2]

He was selected to play in the 2020 McDonald's All-American Boys Game. He was also selected to play in the 2020 Jordan Brand Classic.^[3]

Recruiting

A five-star recruit, Boston committed to play college basketball at the University of Kentucky.^[4][5]

College recruiting information

Name	Hometown	School	Height	Weight	Commit date
Brandon Boston Jr. SG	Norcross, GA	Sierra Canyon School (CA)	6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	Jul 27, 2019
	Recruit ratings: Rivals:    247Sports:    ESPN:    (96)
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 5    247Sports: 6    ESPN: 7
Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight. In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Sources: "Kentucky 2020 Basketball Commitments". Rivals. Retrieved September 24, 2020. "2020 Kentucky Wildcats Recruiting Class". ESPN. Retrieved September 24, 2020. "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals. Retrieved September 24, 2020.

College career

In his college debut on November 25, 2020, Boston posted 15 points and seven rebounds in an 81–45 win over Morehead State.^[6] He scored 21 points in the season finale win against South Carolina. As a freshman, he averaged 11.5 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. On March 20, 2021, Boston declared for the 2021 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.^[7]

Professional career

Los Angeles / Agua Caliente / Ontario Clippers (2021–2024)

Boston was selected in the second round of the 2021 NBA draft with the 51st pick by the Memphis Grizzlies, then traded to the Los Angeles Clippers via the New Orleans Pelicans.^[8][9]

Boston was assigned to the Clippers' NBA G League affiliate, the Agua Caliente Clippers, for their G League season-opener. Boston helped the since-relocated Ontario Clippers win the G League Winter Showcase championship in 2022, earning Showcase Cup MVP honors after scoring 21 points in the final.^[10]

On August 8, 2024, Boston signed with the San Antonio Spurs,^[11][12] but was waived on October 19.^[13]

New Orleans Pelicans (2024–2025)

On October 21, 2024, Boston was claimed off waivers by the New Orleans Pelicans, who later converted his deal into a two-way contract.^[14] On February 26, 2025, the Pelicans signed Boston to a standard, two-year contract.^[15] He made 42 appearances (10 starts) for New Orleans during the 2024–25 NBA season, averaging 10.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists. On April 28, it was announced that Boston had undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left ankle.^[16]

Fenerbahçe (2025–present)

On August 4, 2025, Boston signed with Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahçe Beko of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the EuroLeague.^[17]

On 1 October 2025, he made his EuroLeague debut against Paris Basketball in a 96-77 victory with 5 poinst, 3 rebounds and 1 steal in 8.4 mins.^[18]

Career statistics

Legend

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

NBA

Regular season

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2021–22	L.A. Clippers	51	0	14.9	.385	.306	.819	2.2	1.0	.5	.3	6.7
2022–23	L.A. Clippers	22	1	11.3	.418	.414	.763	1.4	.9	.4	.0	6.5
2023–24	L.A. Clippers	32	0	10.8	.404	.269	.697	1.6	.4	.3	.3	5.2
2024–25	New Orleans	42	10	23.6	.436	.350	.788	3.2	2.2	1.3	.2	10.7
Career		147	11	16.0	.412	.328	.781	2.2	1.2	.7	.2	7.5

Playoffs

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2023	L.A. Clippers	1	0	1.0	—	—	—	.0	.0	.0	.0	.0
2024	L.A. Clippers	3	0	3.2	.500	—	.500	.7	.3	.0	.0	1.7
Career		4	0	2.7	.500	—	.500	.5	.3	.0	.0	1.3

College

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2020–21	Kentucky	25	24	30.3	.355	.300	.785	4.5	1.6	1.3	.2	11.5

EuroLeague

As of match played 1 October 2025^[19]

Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG	PIR
2025–26	Fenerbahçe	1	0	8.4	1.000	.333	.000	3.0	.0	1.0	.0	5.0	6.0

Personal life

After a workout with Kentucky teammate Terrence Clarke on April 22, 2021, Clarke was involved in a car crash in Los Angeles, California.^[20] Clarke, driving by himself, was killed while Boston, in the car behind of Clarke, witnessed the crash.^[21][22]

He also keeps a dollar bill in his shoe during games.^[23]