Christian Braun Biography – Christian Braun Wiki
Christian Braun born Christian Nicholas Braun is an American professional basketball player for the Denver Nuggets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks and was a starter on the team that won the 2022 NCAA Championship. Braun launched a fashion line, THE CB2 Collection.
He played basketball for Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kansas. As a senior, he averaged 27.8 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, leading his team to a third straight Class 6A state title. He was named Mr. Kansas Basketball and Kansas Gatorade Player of the Year. He committed to playing college basketball for Kansas over offers from Kansas State, Illinois, and Missouri, among others. On April 4, 2022, the school declared that day Christian Braun Day.
As a freshman at Kansas, Braun averaged 5.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, earning Big 12 All-Freshman Team honors. On November 27, 2020, he recorded a career-high 30 points, nine rebounds, and four steals in a 94–72 win over Saint Joseph’s. As a sophomore, Braun averaged 9.7 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. He was named to the Second Team All-Big 12 as a junior. In the Final Four against Villanova, he became the 65th player to reach 1,000 points for Kansas, finishing that game with 10 points and helping the Jayhawks reach the Finals. In the Finals against the North Carolina Tar Heels, he had 12 points and 12 rebounds for his fifth double-double of the season, which helped Kansas rally from a 40–25 halftime deficit. In the final possession of that game, he defended Caleb Love’s three-point attempt, sealing the win and giving him his first NCAA title. On April 24, 2022, Braun declared for the 2022 NBA draft, while maintaining his college eligibility. On May 25, 2022, he confirmed he would remain in the NBA draft and forego his senior season.
Christian Braun Age
He was born on April 17, 2001, in Burlington, Kansas, United States.
Christian Braun Family
His brother named Parker, as well as his mother, aunt, and uncle, have played college basketball for Missouri. Parker currently plays for Santa Clara University. His mother’s family was inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame. He also has two brothers, one older and one younger.
Christian Braun Height
He stands at a listed height of 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters) tall.
Christian Braun Instagram
His Instagram handle is @christianxbraun.
