Gennifer Brandon facts for kids
| Forward | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | November 23, 1990 Lynwood, California, U.S. |
| High school | Chatsworth (Chatsworth, California) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 164 lb (74 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | California (2009–2014) |
| NBA Draft | 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 22nd overall |
| Selected by the Chicago Sky | |
| Pro career | 2014–present |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2015 | Chicago Sky |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Gennifer Diane Brandon is an American former professional basketball player. She was born on November 23, 1990. Gennifer played as a forward, a position where players score points and get rebounds. She played for the Chicago Sky in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Before becoming a professional, she played college basketball at the University of California, Berkeley. She also went to Chatsworth High School in California.
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Gennifer Brandon's Basketball Journey
Gennifer Brandon showed great talent in basketball from a young age. Her journey took her from high school courts to college games. Eventually, she reached the professional level in the WNBA.
High School and Early Achievements
Gennifer attended Chatsworth High School in Chatsworth, California. During her time there, she became a standout player. Her skills were recognized nationally. In 2009, she was named a McDonald's All-American. This is a special honor for top high school basketball players. It means she was one of the best young players in the country.
College Basketball Career
After high school, Gennifer went to the University of California, Berkeley. She played for the California Golden Bears team from 2009 to 2014. She was a key player for her college team.
College Highlights
Gennifer had a very successful college career. She was known for her strong rebounding skills. In the 2012–13 season, she averaged 11.1 rebounds per game. This was her best season for scoring too, averaging 12.3 points per game. In 2013, she was named to the All-Pac-12 team. This award recognizes the best players in her college conference. She missed the 2010–11 season due to an injury. Despite that, she played in 127 college games overall.
Playing in the WNBA
Gennifer Brandon's dream of playing professional basketball came true in 2014.
WNBA Draft
In the 2014 WNBA draft, Gennifer was chosen by the Chicago Sky. She was the 22nd player picked overall. This meant she was drafted in the second round. Being drafted into the WNBA is a big achievement for any basketball player.
Time with the Chicago Sky
Gennifer played for the Chicago Sky during the 2014 WNBA season. She played in 16 regular season games for the team. She also played in 2 playoff games that year. Her professional career with the Chicago Sky lasted until 2015.
