Brandon Rush (basketball player) was a glorified part of the NBA championship in 2015. He won the Wooden Award All-American in both 2007 and 2008 in his college career. This page covers all of the significant events in his career, including his career highlights, professional life, net worth, and post-retirement life.
Brandon Rush’s Net Worth Right Now
He began his professional career in 2008, and he is still playing in the NBA. Professional career of this man is linked to the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the Greek Basket League. Brandon Rush’s net worth is now $1.2 million. His average yearly salary is $3.5 million. Dedicating his life to the field of basketball, he was able to become a millionaire.
| Full Name: | Brandon Leray Rush |
| Profession: | Former NBA Player |
| Birth: | July 7, 1985, Missouri. |
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| Jersey Number: | 04, 25 |
| Position: | Shooting guard and Small forward |
| College Education: | University of Kansas |
| Wife/Girlfriend: | Ashlee Parkinson |
| Nationality: | American |
| Debut Team: | Portland Trail Blazers |
| Height: | 6 feet 6 inches |
| Weight: | 100 Kg |
| Current Age: | 36 years |
Brandon Rush’s Family
Brandon Rush was born on July 7, 1985, in Kansas City, Missouri. His mother’s name is Glenda Rush. He has two brothers named JaRon Rush and Kareem Lamar Rush. Both of them are basketball players. They played in the NBA.
Early Life
In his early life, he went to Westport High School in Kansas City, Missouri, and Mt. Zion Christian Academy in Durham, North Carolina.
He spent his college life at the University of Kansas (KU) in Lawrence, Kansas. He was a member of the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team during his time at this college. The duration of his college career was from 2005 to 2008. He led his college team in scoring (13.5 points per game), rebounding (5.9), and three-point shooting percentage (47.2%). He became the conference freshman of the year. As a freshman, he was named to the Big 12’s first team. He made his way to the preseason Co-Player of the Year, preseason All-American, and All-Tournament Team. In his junior year, he led the college team to a national title in the 2008 NCAA championship. After a successful college career and skipping his senior year, he made the transition to professional basketball.
Brandon Rush’s Contract History and Drafted Teams
In the 2008 NBA draft, the Portland Trail Blazers took him 13th overall in the 1st round. Though he was drafted by the Portland Trail Blazers, his NBA debut for this man was with the Indiana Pacers on October 29, 2008. He stayed with this team until 2011. He joined the Golden State Warriors in 2011 and played for them until 2013. Under his contract with the Utah Jazz, he played the 2013–2014 seasons. He wore the jersey of the Golden State Warriors from 2014 to 2016. Rush represented the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2016–to 2017. He spent time with the Greek basketball team Larisa in the 2019–2021 seasons.
🔥🔥 RT @NBA_Jayhawks: 12/17/21
Ben McLemore: 28 pts 8 3’s (26 min)
Andrew Wiggins: 27 pts 6 reb (36 min)
Devonte’ Graham: 26 pts 8 3’s (36 min)
Kelly Oubre: 18 pts 4 reb (31 min) pic.twitter.com/nLaaCifnhk— Brandon Rush (@BRush_25) December 18, 2021
In the sphere of the NBA, he took part in 481 games. The career statistics of this man are PTS 6.8, TRB 2.9, AST 1.0, FG% 42.6, FG3% 40.2, FT% 70.6, eFG% 51.8, PER 9.9, WS 11.2
Success and Recognition
Brandon was a Greek League All-Star in 2020. In 2008, he won the NCAA championship and was named to the NABC third-team All-American team. From 2006 to 2008, he was named to the first-team all-Big 12 three times. In 2006, he was the Big 12 Freshman of the Year. He became the Big 12 Tournament MVP in 2008. To show honor to him, jersey number 25 was retired by the Kansas Jayhawks.
Brandon Rush’s Wife and Children
He is a professional and the NBA’s most well-known basketball player from the United States. In his personal life, Brandon Rush is married. The spousal life of this well-known athlete is with Ashlee Parkinson. He made the contract with her in 2016 after dating her for eight years. The couple was first introduced on Facebook. He is the father of two kids. They are Braelyn Rush and Brandon Rush.
Height and Weight
Brandon Rush stands 6 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 220 pounds. This man is still alive in the world, and his age is 36 now. His fans saw him running on the field of basketball wearing jersey number 25, 04.
The shooting style of this man is right. Rush plays for the team as a shooting guard and small forward.
FAQ
Is Brandon Rush married?
Yes, he is married to Ashlee Parkinson.
Where is Brandon Rush now?
He signed overseas with the Greek Basket League club Larisa.
Where did Brandon Rush go to college?
The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas
Who drafted Brandon Rush?
The Portland Trail Blazers
Who did Brandon Rush play?
The Minnesota Timberwolves, the Golden State Warriors, the Utah Jazz, and the Indiana Pacers are all contenders.
Over the past five years, Rick C. Nees has written hundreds of NBA players' biographies, some of which have already been published in famous newspapers. He previously worked as- Commentator, Basketball Analyst, Basketball Player, Newspaper Sports Editor, Radio sports presenter. Rick grew up watching basketball leagues. He was a state-level high school basketball player who followed all NBA events since he was a child.
