Brandon Huffman

University of North Carolina Basketball v LouisvilleDean E. Smith CenterChapel Hill, NCSaturday, January 12, 2019

University of North Carolina Basketball v University of LouisvilleDean E. Smith CenterChapel Hill, NCSaturday, January 12th, 2019

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Brandon Huffman
University of North Carolina Basketball v Notre Dame
Dean E. Smith Center
Chapel Hill, NC
Monday, February 12, 2018

Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati

Brandon Huffman
University of North Carolina Basketball v Clemson
Dean E. Smith Center
Chapel Hill, NC
Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati

Photo by: J.D. Lyon Jr.

Photo by: Jeffrey A. Camarati

Height:
6-10
Weight:
255
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Goldsboro, N.C.
High School:
Word of God Christian Academy

AT CAROLINA
Tallied 96 points, 78 rebounds and 14 blocks as a Tar Heel • Career-high nine points, plus six rebounds and two blocks against Tulane as a freshman • Eight points in 2017 at Stanford • Career-high eight rebounds vs. Western Carolina.

SOPHOMORE SEASON (2018-19)

Played in 27 games • Made 13 of 22 shots from the floor for a field goal percentage of .591 • Averaged 1.1 points and 0.9 rebounds • Scored a season-high seven points in the win over UNCW • Tallied six points at Wake Forest • Also scored four points vs. Tennessee Tech (with a season-high four rebounds) and at home vs. Louisville.

FRESHMAN SEASON (2017-18)
Made 19 of 35 shots from the floor (.543) • Season-high eight rebounds vs. Western Carolina • Season-high nine points, six rebounds and two blocks against Tulane • Eight points at Stanford • Was 4 for 4 from the FT line against the Cardinal • Four points (2-4 FG) in nine minutes in his college debut vs. Northern Iowa • Has been playing basketball only since the age of 14 (church league).

PREP
Played for Coach Brian Clifton at Word of God Christian Academy in Raleigh • Averaged 16.1 points, 14.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game as a senior • Comes from a military family • Spent part of his youth living in Anchorage, Alaska • Earned first-team all-state honors in Alaska leading West Anchorage to a 4-A state title • Scored 23 points and had 24 rebounds in the state championship game • Nickname is Huff • Honor roll and principal’s list student at Word of God.

PERSONAL
Born Brandon Karl Huffman in Goldsboro, N.C. • Son of Byron and Varanda Huffman • Birthday is April 2 • Began playing basketball at age 14 in church leagues • Favorite former Tar Heel is Brendan Haywood • Undeclared major.