Brandon Slater

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

Brandon Slater
Slater with Villanova in 2021
Maine Celtics
PositionSmall forward
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1999-09-14) September 14, 1999
Centreville, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 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–presentMaine Celtics
Stats  at Basketball-Reference.com

High school career

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

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

Maine Celtics (2023–present)

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] Slater is expected to play the 2023-24 season with the Maine Celtics in the G-League.[12]

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

College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Villanova 1503.5.222.000.000.6.1.1.2.3
2019–20 Villanova 31011.6.377.150.4001.3.7.4.21.6
2020–21 Villanova 25216.8.493.417.6002.2.5.8.23.8
2021–22 Villanova 383830.1.478.337.8813.71.61.1.38.5
2022–23 Villanova 343429.0.452.347.9184.71.4.9.49.7
Career 1437420.7.456.325.8202.81.0.7.35.6

References
  1. Rapay, Eugene (January 20, 2023). ""It's James:" Slater sparks Villanova to 57-49 win over St. John's at Madison Square Garden". VUHoops.com. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  2. Pell, Samantha (April 3, 2018). "What Villanova is getting in Paul VI senior guard Brandon Slater". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  3. "Four-star wing Brandon Slater commits to Villanova". USA Today High School Sports. May 25, 2017. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  4. McFadden, Ryan (February 10, 2018). "Paul VI guard Brandon Slater out for the season with broken hand". Inside the Locker Room. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  5. Holmes, C. J. (October 19, 2021). "Villanova's Brandon Slater has earned his confidence". The Athletic. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  6. Bogage, Jacob (May 24, 2017). "Paul VI's Brandon Slater commits to play basketball for Villanova". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  7. Jensen, Mike (November 4, 2021). "Senior Brandon Slater kept his voice and has now found his game at Villanova". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  8. Rapay, Eugene (November 8, 2021). "Villanova's Brandon Slater ready for starting role". VU Hoops. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  9. "No. 5 Villanova holds off hot-shooting Howard 100-81". ESPN. Associated Press. November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  10. Sheridan, Mike (June 10, 2022). "Nova Notebook: After a Step Forward, Slater Tackles New Responsibilities". Villanova Wildcats. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  11. Smith, Keith [@KeithSmithNBA] (September 28, 2023). "The Boston Celtics signed and waived Brandon Slater today. Boston also waived Taylor Funk and Jordan Schakel. All three signings were designed around getting the players to the Maine Celtics of the G League this season" (Tweet). Retrieved September 29, 2023 – via Twitter.
  12. "What can Brandon Slater bring to the Maine Celtics?". celticswire.com. October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 3, 2023.
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