Brandon Clarke
 Clarke with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2020 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 19, 1996 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | May 11, 2026 (aged 29) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | Canadian / American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Desert Vista (Phoenix, Arizona) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2019 / Round: 1 / Pick: 21st overall |
| Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder | |
| Playing career | 2019–2026 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Number | 15 |
| Career history | |
| 2019–2026 | Memphis Grizzlies |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Brandon Clarke (September 19, 1996 – May 11, 2026) was a Canadian-American professional basketball player. He played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Memphis Grizzlies from 2019 until 2025. He played college basketball for the San Jose State Spartans and Gonzaga Bulldogs. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020.
On April 1, 2026, Clarke was arrested in Cross County, Arkansas for having over 200 grams of kratom and drug trafficking.[1] He was chased by police officers and drove over 100mph before being arrested.[2]
Clarke died on May 11, 2026, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 29.[3][4][5] His death is being investigated as a possible drug overdose.[3]
References
- ↑ "Grizzlies' Clarke arrested in Arkansas on drug, speeding charges". ESPN. Associated Press. April 1, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
- ↑ Gallant, Jacob; Montgomery, Garner (April 2, 2026). "Grizzlies' Clarke led deputies on 100mph chase, sheriff says Grizzlies' Clarke led deputies on 100mph chase, sheriff says". WMC-TV. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
- 1 2 Broad, Dennis (May 12, 2026). "29-year-old Memphis Grizzlies player Brandon Clarke dies in the San Fernando Valley". NBC News. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Statement on the passing of Brandon Clarke". HoopsHype. May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Grizzlies' Brandon Clarke has died at age 29". Fox 13. May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
Other websites
Media related to Brandon Clarke at Wikimedia Commons