Jesse Branson
Herman Jesse Branson (January 7, 1942 – November 2, 2014) was an American basketball player.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 7, 1942 Graham, North Carolina |
| Died | November 2, 2014 (aged 72) Gibsonville, North Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Holt (Burlington, North Carolina) |
| College | Elon (1961–1965) |
| NBA draft | 1965 / Round: 2 / Pick: 13th overall |
| Selected by the Philadelphia 76ers | |
| Playing career | 1965–1968 |
| Position | Small forward |
| Number | 22, 24 |
| Career history | |
| 1965 | Philadelphia 76ers |
| 1965–1966 | Trenton Colonials |
| 1967–1968 | New Orleans Buccaneers |
| Career NBA and ABA statistics | |
| Points | 1,091 (13.1 ppg) |
| Rebounds | 541 (6.6 rpg) |
| Assists | 67 (0.8 apg) |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Born in Graham, North Carolina, he played collegiately for Elon University. He was 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 m) tall.
He was selected by the Philadelphia 76ers in the second round (18th pick overall) of the 1965 NBA Draft.
He played for the 76ers (1965–66) in the NBA for 5 games and for the New Orleans Buccaneers (1967–68) in the ABA for 78 games.
Branson died on November 2, 2014 in Gibsonville, North Carolina where he lived.[1]
References
- "Former Elon basketball great Jesse Branson dies at 72". Burlington Times-News. November 3, 2014. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
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