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Brandon Garrison attended Del City (Okla.) High, one of the top high schools in the state. He averaged 13 points and 10 rebounds as a junior. During the summer of 2022, he played for the 2022 USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team and helped the team to the 2022 FIBA U18 Americas Championship gold medal. His favorite artists are Lil Baby, Rod Wave and YoungBoy Never Broke Again. Garrison also rides horses. He is the son of Tim Garrison and Toni and Sidricke Lewis. He has two sisters named Kimbrie and Bryana and two brothers named Brayden and Donavon. His mother is an orthodontist.

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Call it mother’s intuition. Toni Weatherall can’t make it to every Kentucky home game – she lives in Oklahoma City, after all – but something told

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Brandon Garrison Time: How fatherhood and tough love flipped the script in a pivotal week

This season has not been what Jaland Lowe expected when he signed up to play for the Kentucky Wildcats.   During our first look at the new group, the

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It Can’t Rain Forever: Jaland Lowe Embodies Kentucky Wildcats’ Fight

Mark Pope smashed his clipboard and benched Brandon Garrison over a lack of effort during Tuesday's 36-point win over NC Central. By Saturday night,

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Mark Pope breaks down broken clipboard moment with Brandon Garrison, what it means

Mo Dioubate and Jaland Lowe may have been the stars of Kentucky's win over Indiana, but Brandon Garrison deserves credit, too. Four days after

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Everyone is proud of Brandon Garrison, especially Mark Pope

Mark Pope was sending a message to a trio of his players during Kentucky's 103-67 routing of North Carolina Central earlier this week.   Pope might

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Mark Pope proud of response from three Wildcats after benchings vs. NC Central

It's Thanksgiving week, and Brandon Garrison has ensured that some Lexington families in need will have food on their tables on Thursday.  Kentucky's

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Brandon Garrison donates 30 turkeys to God's Pantry Food Bank

Brandon Garrison wasn't the only Wildcat who failed to deliver a productive performance against Michigan State, but his underwhelming showing in

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope directs his team while Brandon Garrison (10) stands nearby during the game on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Crawford Ifland, Kentucky Sports Radio/On3.

Mark Pope defends Brandon Garrison, but admits there were struggles vs. Michigan State

In big moments this season, Brandon Garrison has not been the player that Kentucky needs to be successful.   Losing to Louisville and Michigan State

Nov 18, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) and Michigan State Spartans forward Cameron Ward (3) battle for a rebound during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Year two Brandon Garrison has not been the player Kentucky needs

The 2025-26 Kentucky men's basketball season is officially just one more sleep away from tipoff!  To help prepare the Big Blue Nation for what's in

Jasper Johnson, Brandon Garrison preview Kentucky's season-opener

WATCH: Jasper Johnson, Brandon Garrison preview Kentucky's season-opener

The lights dim. A hype video plays as the LED lights pulse. Fireworks fill the air. The Rupp Arena crowd roars. There's no better way for the

The Kentucky basketball team huddles at Rupp Arena, via Dr. Michael Huang, KSR

What gets the Kentucky Wildcats ready for a game? Naps

Kentucky's version of next-man-up comes in the form of a 7'0", 250-pound McDonald's All-American with a 7'1" wingspan and team-high 9'4" standing

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Brandon Garrison and Malachi Moreno make the most of Jayden Quaintance's absence

With Big Blue Madness just a few days away, how about we dive into some preseason player rankings?  Statistician Evan Miyakawa released his list of

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5 Kentucky players crack EvanMiya's top 100 preseason player ratings

When he signed with Kentucky out of the transfer portal from Oklahoma State, Brandon Garrison knew he was going to Lexington on a two-year plan. It

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Kentucky plans to have 'best frontcourt in the country' -- with Brandon Garrison leading the charge

6-foot-10 center Brandon Garrison is back for another season with the Wildcats. After filling in as Amari Williams' backup in 2024-25, what will the

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WATCH: Brandon Garrison should take a HUGE leap in year 2 at Kentucky

Brandon Garrison is one of Mark Pope's few returning pieces in 2025-26, but he flew under the radar during summer practices as fan focus

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Brandon Garrison led Kentucky in assist-to-turnover ratio during summer practices

The first season of the Mark Pope era at Kentucky was a resounding success, as the Wildcats advanced to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since

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Brandon Garrison shares how Mark Pope pushes him to be a leader

Brandon Garrison could have easily left Kentucky after his first season in Lexington.   After a promising campaign in 2024-25, the rising junior had

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Brandon Garrison calls Kentucky 'home' as he prepares for year two under Mark Pope

Nearly all of the 2025-26 Kentucky men's basketball team has made it to Lexington for offseason workouts. As we make our way through the dog days of

Offseason interviews with Otega Oweh and Brandon Garrison

WATCH: Offseason interviews with Otega Oweh and Brandon Garrison

Members of the Big Blue Nation aren't the only ones ready to see a second year of Otega Oweh in the blue and white.   Oweh is one of four returning

Kentucky C Brandon Garrison and Otega Oweh celebrate a win over Duke

Brandon Garrison excited for Otega Oweh's return "He's got a whole 'nother level he can reach."

Kentucky hit the transfer portal hard this offseason, landing the nation's No. 2-ranked transfer class. Two of Kentucky's biggest returning pieces -

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Brandon Garrison and Otega Oweh Had Different Approaches to Following Kentucky's Offseason Efforts

It's safe to say that Kentucky head coach Mark Pope really likes his roster for the upcoming season.  Pope, who is heading into his second year on

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Mark Pope on potential roster movement: ‘I love our roster right now’

By next weekend, the entire Kentucky Basketball team should be back on campus for summer classes and workouts. One of the Wildcats expected to make a

WATCH: Brandon Garrison shares glimpse into offseason workouts

Kentucky's senior leadership from last season is gone. While the Wildcats will miss their veterans, they also recognize the opportunity for new

Mar 4, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) reacts after making a three-point basket during the first half against the LSU Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

Mark Pope calls for Brandon Garrison to step into leadership role

Brandon Garrison started his time at Kentucky on a two-year plan, serving as Amari Williams' backup in year one before taking over in year two --

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Mark Pope on Brandon Garrison: "We need him to be great next year."

You never truly knew what you were going to see out of Brandon Garrison on any given night last season. And that's not a negative shot by any means

Nov 9, 2024; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope talks with forward Brandon Garrison (10) during the second half against the Bucknell Bison at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images