Eastern Michigan Athletics
2008-09 Men's Basketball Roster
Roster
Branden Harrison
- Position:
- F
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Milby
EMU: Will compete for minutes in 2008-09...Made 13 starts as a true freshman, playing in 24 games...Scored 21 points in EMU’s season opener last season against Marygrove.
2008-09: Played in 24 games, started 13…Had a stellar game in EMU’s season opener victory over Marygrove, going for a career-best 21 points on 10-for-14 shooting from the field in 22 minutes, grabbing four boards and tallying one block and one steal…Scored 12 points and registered a career-best four blocks at St. John’s, Nov. 24, in the NIT Season Tip-Off…Grabbed a career-best six boards in the Eagles’ win over Wayne State, Dec. 8.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played basketball at Charles H. Milby High School for head coach Jim Duffer...Graduate of the Science Magneent Institution with honors... Senior Year: Averaged 15 points, 13.4 rebounds and 5.3 blocks to lead his districit...Broke school record for most blocks (148) in a single season...McDonald’s All-American nominee...Ranked in the top 15 in Houston...First-team honorable mention All-State...Junior Year: Averaged 10 points, rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game...Named MVP at the Super 64 in Las Vegas...Second-team honorable mention...Sophomore Year: Season ending knee injury before coming back for playoff games where he averaged 12 points and 10 rebounds per game...Freshman Year: Averaged 10 points and rebounds per game.
PERSONAL: Name: Branden Harrison....Son of Johnnie Harrison III and Sharon Harrison...Born 10-30-89...Has one brother, Johnnie IV...Undeclared major.
