Brandon Rachal

Brandon Tyree Rachal (born September 30, 1999) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Long Island Nets of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the LSU Tigers, the Pearl River CC Wildcats, and the Tulsa Golden Hurricane.

Brandon Rachal
Free agent
PositionShooting guard
Personal information
Born (1999-09-30) September 30, 1999
Natchitoches, Louisiana
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High schoolNatchitoches Central
(Natchitoches, Louisiana)
College
NBA draft2021: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2023Long Island Nets
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-AAC (2021)
  • Third-team All-AAC (2020)

High school career

Rachal played basketball for Natchitoches Central High School in his hometown of Natchitoches, Louisiana. He helped his team win two state titles with one runner-up finish. In his junior season, Rachal averaged 15 points, eight rebounds and three steals per game. He led his team to a Class 5A state championship and was named MVP of the title game.[1] As a senior, he averaged 20 points, 12 rebounds and three steals per game.[2] A four-star recruit, Rachal committed to playing college basketball for LSU over offers from Texas and Texas A&M, among others.[3] He reaffirmed his commitment to LSU after head coach Johnny Jones was replaced by Will Wade.[4] Rachal also played football at the wide receiver position in high school and was recruited by college football programs.[5]

College career

On January 29, 2018, Rachal was suspended for one game by LSU for violating team rules.[6] He was suspended for LSU's two games at the National Invitational Tournament for undisclosed reasons.[7] As a freshman, Rachal averaged 4.4 points and 3.3 rebounds per game. For his sophomore season, he moved to Pearl River Community College.[8] Rachal averaged 15.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game, earning Second Team National Junior College Athletic Association All-American honors.[9] For his junior season, he transferred to Tulsa. On November 16, 2019, he recorded a career-high 30 points, seven rebounds and five steals in a 72–65 victory against Austin Peay.[10] As a junior, Rachal averaged 12.1 points and 5.8 rebounds per game, and was named to the Third Team All-American Athletic Conference (AAC).[11] On January 2, 2021, he posted a senior season-high 25 points and 13 rebounds in a 70–66 win over Cincinnati.[12] Rachal was named Naismith Player of the Week on January 4.[13] As a senior, he averaged 15 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game, and was a Second Team All-AAC selection.[14]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Rachal joined the Brooklyn Nets for 2021 NBA Summer League.[15] On October 11, 2021, Rachal signed with the Nets.[16] He was waived at the end of training camp on October 15.[17] On October 25, 2021, Rachal joined the Long Island Nets.[18]

Rachal again signed with the Brooklyn Nets on October 1, 2022, but was waived on October 5. He rejoined Long Island on October 9. On January 23, 2023, Rachal was waived after appearing in 1 game. He was acquired by the Fort Wayne Mad Ants from waivers, on February 27.[19] He was waived on March 8 without appearing in a game.

Career statistics
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

NCAA Division I
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 LSU 27015.9.533.200.5503.3.71.0.24.4
2019–20 Tulsa 302929.1.441.246.7945.81.41.5.612.1
2020–21 Tulsa 232331.6.442.314.7267.22.21.6.815.0
Career 805225.4.454.285.7325.41.41.3.510.4

JUCO
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Pearl River CC 3028–.497.292.6418.72.71.7.815.5

References
  1. Lopez, Andrew (October 12, 2016). "LSU basketball picks up commitment from Natchitoches Central guard Brandon Rachal". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  2. Lopez, Andrew (April 20, 2017). "Meet LSU's 2017 basketball signing class". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  3. Daniel, Cody (October 12, 2016). "4-star CG Brandon Rachal commits to LSU over Texas, Texas A&M". Burnt Orange Nation. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  4. Mickles, Sheldon (March 23, 2017). "All's well that ends well: LSU basketball signee Brandon Rachal still set to join Tigers program, coach says". The Advocate. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  5. Roser, Jerit (January 14, 2016). "LSU, Tulane hoops 2017 target Brandon Rachal gaining football recruiting momentum". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  6. Guilbeau, Glenn (January 30, 2018). "LSU players Sims, Rachal were suspended apparently due to appearance in a video". The Daily Advertiser. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  7. Mickles, Sheldon (August 1, 2018). "After transfer, former LSU guard Brandon Rachal lands at Pearl River Community College". The Advocate. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  8. Lopez, Andrew (August 1, 2018). "Former LSU guard Brandon Rachal lands at Pearl River CC". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved July 31, 2021.
  9. Hines, Kelly (April 9, 2019). "TU basketball lands junior college standout Brandon Rachal". Tulsa World. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  10. "TU men's basketball: Rachal scores 30 points as Hurricane tops Austin Peay". Tulsa World. November 16, 2019. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  11. Hines, Kelly (March 10, 2020). "TU's Martins Igbanu selected to all-conference first team; Brandon Rachal on third team". Tulsa World. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  12. "Rachal scores 25 to lead Tulsa past Cincinnati 70-66". USA Today. Associated Press. January 2, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  13. "Rachal Named Naismith Trophy Jersey Mikes Player of the Week". Tulsa Golden Hurricane. January 4, 2021. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  14. "Brandon Rachal – Men's Basketball". University of Tulsa Athletics. Retrieved August 1, 2021.
  15. Milholen, Chris (July 31, 2021). "UNDRAFTED: Nets sign David Duke Jr. and Brandon Rachal as Summer League roster fills out". NetsDaily. SB Nation. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  16. Sturm, Alec (October 11, 2021). "Long Island Nets continue to round out roster, sign Jordan Bowden and Brandon Rachal". NetsDaily. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  17. Braziller, Zach (October 16, 2021). "Nic Claxton's defensive versatility makes him underrated asset to Nets". New York Post. Retrieved October 17, 2021. On Friday, the Nets waived guards Jordan Bowden and Brandon Rachal. They could end up with their G-League affiliate, the Long Island Nets.
  18. "Long Island Nets announce training camp roster". NBA.com. October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  19. https://gleague.nba.com/transactions
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