Brandon Goodwin (basketball)
Brandon Goodwin (born October 2, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for the Westchester Knicks of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the UCF Knights and the Florida Gulf Coast Eagles, being named the 2018 ASUN Conference Player of the Year with the latter.
Goodwin with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2022 | |
| No. 0 – Westchester Knicks | |
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| Position | Point guard |
| League | NBA G League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 2, 1995 Norcross, Georgia, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Norcross (Norcross, Georgia) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2018: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2018–present |
| Career history | |
| 2018 | Memphis Hustle |
| 2018–2019 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2019 | →Iowa Wolves |
| 2019–2021 | Atlanta Hawks |
| 2019–2020 | →College Park Skyhawks |
| 2021 | Westchester Knicks |
| 2021–2022 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2022 | →Cleveland Charge |
| 2023–present | Westchester Knicks |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
College career edit
Goodwin, a 6’0” point guard, committed to UCF from Norcross High School. He played for the Knights in the 2013–14 and 2014–15 seasons. He left UCF after being caught taking (though later returning) a bike on campus the summer after his freshman year.[1][2]
Goodwin landed at Florida Gulf Coast (FGCU) after leaving UCF. After sitting out a season as a transfer, he averaged 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game and was named ASUN Conference Newcomer of the Year.[3] He then led the Eagles to an NCAA Tournament berth after earning Atlantic Sun tournament MVP honors.[4]
Following his junior season, Goodwin declared for the 2017 NBA draft without signing with an agent, ultimately deciding to return to FGCU for his senior year.[5]
In his senior year, Goodwin led the Eagles to a regular season Atlantic Sun championship and was named first-team All-Atlantic Sun and the Atlantic Sun Player of the Year.[6] He averaged 18.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game as a senior.[7]
Professional career edit
Memphis Hustle (2018) edit
After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Goodwin signed with the Memphis Grizzlies for the 2018 NBA Summer League. On September 4, he joined the Grizzlies for training camp.[8] He was waived on October 13, as one of the final roster cuts before opening night.[9] Goodwin was subsequently added to the roster of the Grizzlies’ NBA G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle.[10] In nine appearances with the Hustle, Goodwin averaged 23.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4 assists per game.
Denver Nuggets (2018–2019) edit
On November 29, 2018, Goodwin was signed by the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets were granted an injury hardship relief exception from the NBA, allowing them to add Goodwin to their otherwise full roster.[11] He was waived on December 10, without appearing in any games.[12]
On December 13, 2018, the Memphis Hustle announced that Goodwin had returned to their team.[13] Three days later the Nuggets re-signed Goodwin to a two-way contract.[14]
Atlanta Hawks (2019–2021) edit
On August 6, 2019, Goodwin signed a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks.[15] On February 12, 2020, the Atlanta Hawks announced that they had re-signed Goodwin to a multi-year contract.[16] Goodwin missed the 2021 NBA playoffs due to a respiratory condition. On October 3, 2021, with his season having ended early, Goodwin reported severe fatigue coupled with extreme back pain, and a formal diagnosis of blood clots followed. Goodwin initially blamed a COVID vaccination for his condition but later indicated he wasn't sure.[17]
A study led by the University of Buffalo in February 2023 showed blood clots are more likely to be from COVID itself rather than any vaccination.[18]
Westchester Knicks (2021) edit
On October 14, Goodwin was signed by the New York Knicks,[19] who waived him the next day.[20] In October 2021, he joined the Westchester Knicks as an affiliate player.[21] He averaged 15.3 points, 5.1 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.9 steals per game.[22]
Cleveland Cavaliers (2021–2022) edit
On December 31, 2021, Goodwin signed a 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers via the hardship exemption.[22] On January 9, 2022, his deal was converted to a two-way contract.[23]
Return to Westchester (2023–present) edit
On October 19, 2023, Goodwin signed with the New York Knicks,[24] but was waived two days later.[25] On November 9, 2023, Goodwin was named to the opening night roster for the Westchester Knicks.[26]
NBA career statistics edit
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Regular season edit
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Denver | 16 | 0 | 3.6 | .261 | .333 | .818 | .2 | .9 | .0 | .0 | 1.4 |
| 2019–20 | Atlanta | 34 | 1 | 12.6 | .400 | .299 | .933 | 2.1 | 1.5 | .4 | .1 | 6.1 |
| 2020–21 | Atlanta | 47 | 5 | 13.2 | .377 | .311 | .651 | 1.5 | 2.0 | .4 | .0 | 4.9 |
| 2021–22 | Cleveland | 36 | 5 | 13.9 | .416 | .345 | .632 | 1.9 | 2.5 | .7 | .0 | 4.8 |
| Career | 133 | 11 | 12.1 | .390 | .315 | .730 | 1.6 | 1.9 | .4 | .0 | 4.7 | |
References edit
- ^ Forgrave, Reid (November 17, 2017). "FGCU's Brandon Goodwin trades troubled past for bright future at Dunk City". CBSSports.com. from the original on February 26, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ Soffian, Seth (February 14, 2017). "Alpha dog: Brandon Goodwin the star FGCU almost didn't have". The News-Press. from the original on October 14, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ Hays, Chris (March 15, 2017). "UCF transfer Brandon Goodwin returns to Orlando with Florida Gulf Coast". Orlando Sentinel. from the original on February 26, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ Caldwell, Dana (March 11, 2017). "Time of his life: Interesting journey of FGCU's Goodwin". The News-Press. from the original on October 14, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ "College basketball: FGCU's Brandon Goodwin takes name out of NBA Draft". Naples Daily News. May 24, 2017. from the original on January 11, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ "FGCU's Goodwin grabs @ASUNMBB top honor; postseason awards announced" (Press release). Atlantic Sun Conference. February 25, 2018. Retrieved February 25, 2018.
- ^ "Grizzlies' Brandon Goodwin: Gets camp deal from Grizzlies". CBS Sports. September 4, 2018. from the original on September 5, 2018. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
- ^ "Grizzlies sign Brandon Goodwin". NBA.com. September 4, 2018. from the original on September 28, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2018.
- ^ "Memphis Grizzlies finalize 2018-19 regular season roster". NBA.com. October 13, 2018. from the original on October 14, 2018. Retrieved October 14, 2018.
- ^ "Memphis Hustle announce 2018-19 Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 20, 2018. from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
- ^ "Denver Nuggets Sign Brandon Goodwin". NBA.com. November 29, 2018. from the original on October 14, 2021. Retrieved November 29, 2018.
- ^ "Denver Nuggets Sign Nick Young, Waive Brandon Goodwin". NBA.com. December 10, 2018. from the original on November 29, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2018.
- ^ Langham, Geoff (December 13, 2018). "Brandon Goodwin returns to Memphis Hustle". NBA.com. from the original on December 15, 2018. Retrieved December 13, 2018.
- ^ "Denver Nuggets Sign Brandon Goodwin, Waive DeVaughn Akoon-Purcell". NBA.com. December 16, 2018. from the original on December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ "Hawks Sign Brandon Goodwin To Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. August 6, 2019. from the original on August 7, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2019.
- ^ "Atlanta Hawks Sign Brandon Goodwin to Multi-Year Contract". NBA.com. February 12, 2020. from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
- ^ Kertscher, Tom (October 22, 2001). "How rare are blood clots associated with the COVID-19 vaccine?". PolitiFact. Retrieved August 11, 2023 – via Austin American-Statesman.
Goodwin, who is not currently with an NBA team, said himself in an October video that he blamed the vaccine "a thousand percent" for clots that cut short his 2020-21 season with the Hawks. He seemed to walk back his claim when he later tweeted: "I got sick. Maybe it was the vaccine maybe it was covid (i don't know) I'm not a expert."
- ^ Elkin, Peter L.; Brown, Steven H.; Resendez, Skyler; McCray, Wilmon; Resnick, Melissa; Hall, Kendria; Franklin, Gillian; Connors, Jean M.; Cushman, Mary (February 1, 2023). "COVID-19 vaccination and venous thromboembolism risk in older veterans". Clinical and Translational Science. 7 (1): e55. doi:10.1017/cts.2022.527. PMC 10052419. PMID 37008615.
- ^ "Knicks Sign Brandon Goodwin". NBA.com. October 14, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
- ^ NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (October 15, 2021). "Knicks waive Brandon Goodwin" (Tweet). from the original on October 16, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Westchester Knicks Announce Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 25, 2021. Retrieved November 1, 2021.
- ^ a b "Cavaliers Sign Brandon Goodwin". NBA.com. December 31, 2021. Retrieved December 31, 2021.
- ^ "Cavaliers Convert Brandon Goodwin to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. January 9, 2022. from the original on January 9, 2022. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
- ^ NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (October 19, 2023). "Knicks sign Mamadi Diakite and Brandon Goodwin" (Tweet). Retrieved October 20, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ NY_KnicksPR [@NY_KnicksPR] (October 21, 2023). "Knicks waive Mamadi Diakite, Brandon Goodwin, Isaiah Roby and Duane Washington Jr" (Tweet). Retrieved October 22, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Westchester Knicks Announce 2023-24 Official Roster". NBA.com. November 9, 2023. Retrieved December 3, 2023.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from NBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Florida Gulf Coast Eagles bio