Brandon Slater

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Brandon Slater
File:Brandon Slater.jpg
Slater with Villanova in 2021
No. 34 – Greensboro Swarm
PositionPower forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1999-09-14) September 14, 1999 (age 26)
Centreville, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolPaul VI Catholic
(Fairfax, Virginia)
CollegeVillanova (2018–2023)
NBA draft2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024Maine Celtics
2024–2025Lavrio
2025–presentGreensboro Swarm
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Women's Basketball Hall of Fame

James Brandon Slater[1] (born September 14, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats of the Big East Conference.

High school career

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Slater played basketball for Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax, Virginia. At Paul VI, he was teammates with Trevor Keels and Jeremy Roach.[2] As a junior, Slater averaged 15.2 points, seven rebounds and three assists per game.[3] His senior season was cut short by a broken left hand.[4] Slater competed for Team Takeover on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit, playing alongside his future college teammate Justin Moore.[5] A consensus four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Villanova over offers from Maryland, South Carolina and Miami (Florida).[6]

College career

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Slater had a limited role during his first three seasons at Villanova.[7] As a junior, he averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 16.8 minutes per game. He entered the starting lineup in his senior season.[8] On November 16, 2021, Slater scored 23 points in a 100–81 win against Howard.[9] He averaged 8.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game as a senior, helping the Wildcats reach the Final Four. Slater opted to return for his fifth season of eligibility, taking advantage of the NCAA's decision to offer an additional season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10]

Professional career

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Maine Celtics (2023–2024)

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After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Slater signed a contract with the Boston Celtics on September 28, 2023, however, he was waived the same day.[11] On October 28, he joined the Maine Celtics.[12]

Lavrio Megabolt (2024–2025)

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On August 3, 2024, Slater signed with Lavrio Megabolt of the Greek Basketball League.[13]

Grensboro Swarm (2025–present)

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On November 6, 2025, Slater was named to the Greensboro Swarm opening night roster.[14]

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

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Villanova 15 0 3.5 .222 .000 .000 .6 .1 .1 .2 .3
2019–20 Villanova 31 0 11.6 .377 .150 .400 1.3 .7 .4 .2 1.6
2020–21 Villanova 25 2 16.8 .493 .417 .600 2.2 .5 .8 .2 3.8
2021–22 Villanova 38 38 30.1 .478 .337 .881 3.7 1.6 1.1 .3 8.5
2022–23 Villanova 34 34 29.0 .452 .347 .918 4.7 1.4 .9 .4 9.7
Career 143 74 20.7 .456 .325 .820 2.8 1.0 .7 .3 5.6

References

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