Brandon Clarke is a prominent Canadian-American professional basketball player playing for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. This article will explore his early life, high school and college career, professional journey, achievements, net worth, assets, and personal details.

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Quick Facts

Full Name	Brandon Clarke
Name:	Brandon Clarke
Birth Place:	Vancouver, BC, Canada
Date Of Birth:	19 September 1996
Age:	27 years old
Height:	In Centimeters – 203 cm In Feet and Inches – 6’8”
Weight:	In Kilograms – 98 kg In Pounds – 215 lbs
Eye Color:	Brown
Hair Color:	Black
Father	Steve Clarke
Mother	Whitney Triplett
Siblings:	N/A
School:	Desert Vista High School
College:	Gonzaga University
Religion:	N/A
Nationality:	Canadian American
Zodiac Sign:	Vigo
Gender:	Male
Sexual Orientation:	Straight
Marital Status:	Single
Girlfriend:	N/A
Wife/Spouse Name:	No
Kids/Children Name:	No
Profession:	Basketball player
Net Worth:	$3 million
Social Media	Instagram

Brandon Clarke Early Life and High School Career

Brandon Clarke was born and raised to a Canadian mother and Jamaican father on September 19, 1996, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. At age three, he moved with his family to Phoenix, Arizona, where he attended Desert Vista High School. Clarke excelled in high school basketball, earning the title of All-Arizona Division 1 honoree by the Arizona Republic and leading Desert Vista to the championship game 2015.

Educational Background

Clarke attended Desert Vista High School for his high school studies, where he began his basketball journey. He continued his education at San Jose State University, playing two seasons before transferring to Gonzaga University.

College Career

Clarke began his college basketball journey at San Jose State University, where he played for two seasons. He earned the Mountain West Sixth Man of the Year as a freshman. In his sophomore year, Clarke’s impressive stats led to him being named to the All-Mountain West First Team and the Mountain West All-Defensive Team. Seeking a new challenge, he transferred to Gonzaga, redshirting the 2017-18 season.

In his junior season at Gonzaga, Clarke made history by being the first player in West Coast Conference (WCC) history to win Defensive Player of the Year awards and Newcomer of the Year in the same season. He also earned a spot on the All-WCC First Team and was named to the All-American Third Team by the Sporting News. Clarke’s standout performance in the NCAA Tournament showcased his abilities, setting records and solidifying his reputation as a top player.

Professional Career 

Clarke was selected 21st overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA draft 2019 and quickly traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. His impact was immediate, earning the Most Valuable Player of the 2019 NBA Summer League. In his rookie NBA season, he continued to impress, securing a spot on the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020.

Clarke has showcased his skills throughout his career with the Memphis Grizzlies, contributing offensively and defensively. Notable achievements include a career-high 27 points against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Memphis exercised their team option on Clarke for the 2021–2022 and 2022–23 seasons, and he later signed a significant four-year, $52 million contract extension in October 2022.

Injury and Recent Developments

Unfortunately, Clarke’s 2022–23 season was cut short due to a torn left Achilles suffered during a game against the Denver Nuggets on March 3, 2023. This injury marked a significant setback, forcing him to exit the game after only two minutes of play. The Grizzlies announced the end of his season the following day.

Net Worth and Contracts

As of 2023, Brandon Clarke’s estimated net worth is $3 million. His income includes his NBA salary, which has steadily growing since he entered the league in the 2019-20 season. In October 2022, he signed a lucrative four-year, $52 million contract extension with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Personal Life

Brandon Clarke’s personal life reflects his dedication to basketball. Born to a Canadian mother and Jamaican father, he holds dual citizenship in Canada and the U.S. Clarke remains focused on his career, currently residing in Arizona and owning a house in Memphis.

Social Media Presence

While Brandon Clarke is not extensively active on social media, he has gained a significant following on Instagram, with almost 115K followers. His Twitter and Facebook accounts are not publicly available.