Brandin Podziemski

Brandin Podziemski (born February 25, 2003) is an American college basketball player for Santa Clara Broncos of the West Coast Conference. He previously played at Illinois.

Brandin Podziemski
No. 22 – Santa Clara Broncos
PositionShooting guard
LeagueWest Coast Conference
Personal information
Born (2003-02-25) February 25, 2003
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolSt. John's Northwestern Military Academy
(Delafield, Wisconsin)
College
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

Podziemski grew up in Muskego, Wisconsin and attended St. John's Northwestern Military Academy.[1] He was named first team All-State after averaging 22.5 points and 9.3 rebounds per game as a sophomore after not playing on the varsity team as a freshman.[2] Podziemski averaged 27.6 points and 9.2 rebounds and repeated as a first team All-State selection during his junior season.[3] He was named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball as a senior after averaging 35.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists, and 4.0 steals per game.[4] Podziemski was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Illinois over offers from Kentucky, Miami (Fla.), Vanderbilt, and Wake Forest.[5]

College career

Podziemski began his college basketball career with the Illinois Fighting Illini.[6] He played in 16 games as a freshman, all off the bench, and averaged 1.4 points per game. After the end of the season, Podziemski entered the NCAA transfer portal.[7]

Podziemski ultimately transferred to Santa Clara.[8] He entered his first season with the Broncos as the team's starting shooting guard.[9] Podziemski scored 30 points in Santa Clara's season opener against Eastern Washington as the Broncos won 84-72.[10] He scored 34 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in the following game against Georgia Southern.[6] At the close of the 2022–23 regular season, he was named WCC co-Player of the Year, sharing the award with Drew Timme of Gonzaga.[11] Podziemski declared for the 2023 NBA draft while maintaining his eligibility.[12]

References
  1. "How Brandin Podziemski became a top basketbal recruit in Wisconsin". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. January 28, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  2. "Brandin Podziemski is 'more than just a shooter' for St. John's basketball". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. February 6, 2020. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  3. "Brandin Podziemski proving himself as a top recruit. What's next for the UK target?". Lexington Herald Leader. February 3, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  4. "Brandin Podziemski named 2021 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball recipient". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. March 6, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  5. "Podziemski embraced challenge, secured Big Ten opportunity". The News-Gazette. April 13, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  6. "Santa Clara's star guard went from Illinois' bench to one of WCC's best in a year". San Francisco Chronicle. January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  7. Richey, Scott (April 12, 2022). "Podziemski in portal". The News-Gazette. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  8. Wagner, Joey (May 6, 2022). "Former Illini guard Brandin Podziemski commits to Santa Clara". 247Sports.com. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  9. Meehan, Jim (January 7, 2023). "Gonzaga-Santa Clara key matchup: Broncos guard Brandin Podziemski enjoying breakout season". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  10. "Podziemski scores 30 to lead Santa Clara past EWU 84-72". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 8, 2022. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  11. "Santa Clara's Brandin Podziemski named WCC Co-Player of the Year". San Francisco Chronicle. March 1, 2023. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
  12. "Santa Clara standout Brandin Podziemski declares for NBA Draft". The Mercury News. March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
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