// Workers AI · dad joke modeWho's Brandon Noel? Noel body knows.
| Personal information | |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 240 lb (109 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Chillicothe (Chillicothe, Ohio) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2026: undrafted |
| Position | Power forward / small forward |
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Brandon Noel is an American basketball player. He played college basketball for the Wright State Raiders and Ohio State Buckeyes.
Early life and high school
[edit]Originally from Lucasville, Ohio, Noel attended Chillicothe High School in Chillicothe, Ohio, where he was an unranked recruit.[1] He committed to play college basketball for the Wright State Raiders, which was his only Division I offer.[2]
College career
[edit]Wright State
[edit]Noel missed his entire freshman season in 2020-21 due to a knee injury before taking a traditional redshirt year in 2021-22.[3] In the 2022-23 season, he appeared in 33 games with 26 starts, where he averaged 13.0 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.[2] Noel was named the Horizon League Freshman of the Year.[3]
On January 4, 2024, Noel put up 24 points, nine rebounds, and two blocks in a victory versus Cleveland State.[4] In the 2023-24 season, he averaged 14.5 points and 8.0 rebounds per game.[2] On February 21, 2025, Noel tallied 22 points and 11 rebounds in a close loss to Eastern Kentucky.[5] During the 2024-25 season, he averaged 19.0 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game in 33 starts.[3] After the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[6]
Ohio State
[edit]Noel transferred to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes.[7]
References
[edit]- ↑ Kosko, Nick. "Former Wright State star Brandon Noel commits to Ohio State". LettermenRow.com. On3.com. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- 1 2 3 Archdeacon, Tom. "Archdeacon: 'He's a dying breed of college athlete'". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- 1 2 3 Jardy, Adam (April 8, 2025). "Wright State transfer forward Brandon Noel commits to Ohio State for final year". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ↑ Archdeacon, Tom. "Archdeacon: Mom's tough love makes Brandon better". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ↑ Harris, Doug. "Wright State needs Noel down the stretch, but defenses taking away that option". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ↑ Harris, Doug. "Wright State basketball: Noel, four others hit transfer portal". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ↑ Jardy, Adam (April 15, 2025). "After Ohio State visit, Wright State transfer Brandon Noel ready to begin with new team". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved May 4, 2025.