Brian Bowen facts for kids
Bowen with United States men's national basketball team in 2022
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| No. 10 – Stockton Kings | |
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| Small forward / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 2, 1998 Saginaw, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
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| NBA Draft | 2019 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2018–present |
| League | NBA G League |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2019 | Sydney Kings |
| 2019–2021 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2019–2021 | →Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
| 2021–2023 | Iowa Wolves |
| 2024 | Cleveland Charge |
| 2024–present | Stockton Kings |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Brian Bowen II (born October 2, 1998) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Stockton Kings in the NBA G League. He was a very talented player in high school. He was even named a "McDonald's All-American" in 2017. This is a special honor for top high school basketball players.
Brian first planned to play college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals. However, he faced some challenges that stopped him from playing college basketball. He later decided to start his professional career early. His nickname is "Tugs".
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High School Career
Brian Bowen II started playing basketball at Arthur Hill High School in Saginaw, Michigan. In 2015, he moved to La Lumiere School in La Porte, Indiana.
During his senior year at La Lumiere, he was amazing. He scored about 22 points in each game. He also helped his team win a national championship. This was at the Dick's Sporting Goods high school tournament.
Brian also played in the 2017 Jordan Brand Classic. He scored 26 points, which was the most in that game. He made 6 out of 7 shots from the three-point line. Because of his great performance, he was named a co-MVP of the game.
College Plans and Challenges
Brian Bowen II was one of the most sought-after high school players in 2017. Many top colleges wanted him to join their basketball teams. On June 3, 2017, he announced he would go to Louisville. Other famous schools like Michigan State and Arizona also offered him a spot.
However, things became complicated in September 2017. An investigation began into college basketball recruiting. This investigation involved many schools and players. Brian was linked to this situation, even though he was not accused of doing anything wrong.
Because of this, Louisville suspended him from team activities. He was still a student and kept his scholarship. Later, Louisville announced he would not play or practice for their team.
In January 2018, Brian enrolled at the University of South Carolina. He hoped to join their basketball program. However, the NCAA (the main college sports organization) had rules about transfers. They also looked into the earlier issues.
In April 2018, Brian decided to enter the 2018 NBA draft. He hoped to play professionally. The NCAA told him he would have to wait a long time to play college basketball. So, he chose to skip college and focus on a professional career. He later withdrew from the 2018 NBA Draft to explore other professional options.
Professional Career
After deciding not to play college basketball, Brian Bowen II started his professional journey.
Sydney Kings (2018–2019)
In August 2018, Brian signed with the Sydney Kings. This team plays in Australia's NBL. He played in 30 games during the 2018–19 NBL season. He averaged about 6.3 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. After this season, he became eligible for the 2019 NBA draft.
Indiana Pacers (2019–2021)
Brian was not chosen in the 2019 NBA draft. But on July 1, 2019, he signed a special contract with the Indiana Pacers. This was a two-way contract. It meant he could play for both the Pacers and their G League team, the Fort Wayne Mad Ants.
While playing in the G League, he averaged 16.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. The Pacers re-signed him to another two-way contract in November 2020. However, the Pacers later waived him in April 2021.
Iowa Wolves (2021–2023)
On September 20, 2021, Brian signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. But he was waived before the season started. He then joined the Iowa Wolves as an affiliate player in October. He was waived by them in March 2022.
He rejoined the Iowa Wolves in March 2023. He also signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves again in October, but was waived the same day. He returned to Iowa but was waived in December. In January 2024, he briefly joined the Windy City Bulls.
Cleveland Charge (2024)
On January 19, 2024, Brian Bowen II joined the Cleveland Charge. He was with the team for eleven days before being waived.
Stockton Kings (2024–present)
On February 20, 2024, Brian Bowen II joined the Stockton Kings. This is his current team in the NBA G League.
Career Statistics
Here are some statistics from Brian Bowen II's professional career:
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2019–20 | Indiana | 6 | 1 | 5.2 | .300 | .000 | — | 1.2 | .0 | .0 | .2 | 1.0 |
| 2020–21 | Indiana | 6 | 0 | 2.5 | .250 | .000 | 1.000 | .5 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .5 |
| Career | 12 | 1 | 3.8 | .286 | .000 | 1.000 | .8 | .0 | .0 | .1 | .8 | |
NBL
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2018–19 | Sydney | 28 | 3 | 15.5 | .462 | .351 | .788 | 3.0 | .6 | .3 | .1 | 6.5 |
| Career | 28 | 3 | 15.5 | .462 | .351 | .788 | 3.0 | .6 | .3 | .1 | 6.5 | |
See also
In Spanish: Brian Bowen para niños
