What nationality is Brandin Podziemski?

Last Modified Apr 22, 2024 11:52 GMT
What nationality is Brandin Podziemski?
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Brandin Podziemski is a professional basketball player who plays for the Golden State Warriors. He has provided the Warriors with some much needed offensive spark off the bench since being drafted in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Born on February 25, 2003, Podziemski’s basketball journey began at St. John's Northwestern Military Academy, where he averaged 22.5 points in his sophomore season. For college, he initially committed to play for University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, before transferring to Santa Clara. Once again, Podziemski’s ability as a basketball player was unquestioned and he accumulated multiple individual accolades in college.

After two seasons in college, Podziemski declared for the draft, where he was picked 19th overall by the Dubs. Podziemski’s career as a professional basketball player in the NBA has started on a high with him setting records and even being selected to the Rising Stars game during the All-Star weekend. After a strong rookie season (9.2 ppg and 5.8 rpg), Podziemski has secured a future as a rising star in the NBA.

Brandon Podziemski Nationality

Brandin Podziemski was born in Greenfield, Wisconsin and is of American nationality. He was born on February 25, 2003, and is 21 years old as of April 2024. However, Podziemski is of Polish descent. He has often expressed a desire to obtain Polish citizenship in order to represent Poland at the international level.

Brandon Podziemski High School

Podziemski attended St. John’s Northwestern Military Academy for high school. After averaging 35.1 points and 10.0 rebounds per game in his senior season, Podziemski won the Wisconsin Mr. Basketball award. By the end of his high school career, he was a four-star recruit and committed to play for University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.

Brandin Podziemski NBA Career

In his rookie season, Podziemski became the first rookie since Stephen Curry to record over 20 points, 10 rebounds and over five assists in a single game. In the 2023/24 NBA season, Podziemski played 74 games and averaged an impressive 9.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists. He shot 45.4% from the field, including 38.5% from deep.

FAQ's On Brandin Podziemski Nationality

A. Brandon Podziemski’s age is 21 years old as of April 2024.

A. The 2023/24 season was Brandin Podziemski’s first season in the NBA.

A. Brandon Podziemski was drafted with the 19th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors.

A. Brandin Podziemski can play both shooting guard and point guard.

A. Brandin Podziemski’s parents are John Podziemski and Barbara West.

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