Brandon Sampson

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Brandon Sampson
Sampson with the LSU Tigers in 2016
Free Agent
PositionShooting guard
Personal information
Born (1997-05-01) May 1, 1997 (age 29)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight184 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High schoolMadison Prep
(Baton Rouge, Louisiana)
CollegeLSU (2015–2018)
NBA draft2018: undrafted
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2018–2019Chicago Bulls
2018–2019→Windy City Bulls
2019–2020Rio Grande Valley Vipers
2021Delaware Blue Coats
2021–2022Iowa Wolves
2022Newfoundland Growlers
2022–2023Iowa Wolves
2023Wisconsin Herd
2023Hapoel Be'er Sheva
2024–2025Ottawa BlackJacks
2025Trefl Sopot
Career highlights
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

Brandon Sampson (born May 1, 1997) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Louisiana State University (LSU).

High school career

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Sampson was named Louisiana Mr. Basketball as a senior for Madison Preparatory Academy in 2015 after averaging 15.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game in leading the team to a state championship.[1] He signed with coach Steve Lavin at St. John's, but reopened his commitment when Lavin was fired in 2015. He ultimately signed with hometown LSU.[2]

College career

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Sampson was part of a heralded LSU recruiting class for coach Johnny Jones, which also included future NBA players Ben Simmons and Antonio Blakeney. After a disappointing freshman season, which saw the Tigers underperform as a team and Sampson's minutes fluctuate, he found more consistency as a sophomore in the 2016–17 season.[3] He averaged 11.6 points and 3.1 rebounds in 27.5 minutes per game, starting the majority of the season.

As a junior the following year, Sampson suffered a severe ankle sprain, which caused him to miss a month of the season.[4] Upon his return, Sampson had difficulty with consistency due to the lingering effects of the injury.[5] On the season, he averaged 7.7 points in 18.9 minutes per game.

Professional career

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Following his junior season, Sampson declared for the 2018 NBA draft, but was not selected. After playing for the Atlanta Hawks in the 2018 NBA Summer League.[6] He then signed an exhibit 10 contract with the Houston Rockets, who ultimately placed him on their NBA G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[7] In 18 games with the Vipers, Sampson averaged 17.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game.

On December 27, 2018, Sampson signed a two-way contract with the Chicago Bulls. Under the terms of the agreement, he would split time with the Bulls' G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls.[8] He was assigned and made his Windy City debut the next night, scoring 17 points and passing for 5 assists in a win.[9] Sampson later made his NBA debut on January 30, 2019, with 5 points and 2 rebounds recorded in a 105–89 win over the Miami Heat.

On October 27, 2019, Sampson was included in the training camp roster of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[10] He had a season high 27 points on January 13, 2020, additionally posting five rebounds and two assists in a win over the South Bay Lakers.[11] In 42 games, Sampson averaged 13.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.[12]

In 2020–21, Sampson played for the Delaware Blue Coats, appearing in 6 games in the pandemic-shortened season.

On October 26, 2021, Sampson joined the Iowa Wolves after a trade.[13] In 30 appearances, he averaged 14.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists.[14]

On April 12, 2022, Sampson signed with the Newfoundland Growlers of the CEBL.[14]

Return to Iowa (2022–2023)

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On November 2, 2022, Sampson was named to the opening night roster for the Iowa Wolves.[15]

Wisconsin Herd (2023)

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On February 24, 2023, Sampson was traded to the Wisconsin Herd.[16]

Hapoel Be'er Sheva (2023)

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On August 5, 2023, Sampson signed with Hapoel Be'er Sheva of the Ligat HaAl.[17]

Trefl Sopot (2025–present)

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On August 19, 2025, he signed with Trefl Sopot of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[18] On September 25, 2025, it was announced that his contract will be terminated without playing an official game .[19]

Career statistics

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Legend
  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

NBA

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Chicago 14 2 15.3 .467 .379 .667 1.1 .7 .6 .2 5.1
Career 14 2 15.3 .467 .379 .667 1.1 .7 .6 .2 5.1

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