By Brant Short
Braxton Ogbueze
HT 6’1”
WT 185 lbs
Position: Guard
Year: SR
Hometown: Charlotte, NC
Highlights:
Finished first in Conference USA in three-pointers made per game (3.30)
Finished first in C-USA play in assist-to-turnover ratio in C-USA only games (2.76)
Finished fourth in Conference USA in three-point percentage (.427)
Image provided by UNC Charlotte
Braxton Ogbueze second half performance helped deliver the knockout blow to the visiting ECU Pirates. Braxton’s electric play in the second half is just an example of how explosive he can be. Although Ogbueze shares the backcourt with two other aggressive guards it doesn’t seem to shake Braxton’s patience, vision, and team play. Braxton comes into this game averaging over 14 points per game and his scoring potential was displayed in a variety of ways. Braxton’s full arsenal was on exhibit… floater, mid-range pull up off the bounce, netting a three after the catch, and shredding through the defense to set his teammates up. Poise, coolness, and leadership was on point as Braxton wasn’t rattled as the game was in constant flux. Braxton has the potential of impacting the game on both sides of the court. Ogbueze can disrupt the opponent’s point of attack and he’s also able to get under the opposition and wreak havoc on the ball handlers. The question is not “If Braxton can inflict damage on opponents… it’s how?
Strengths
Playmaker Explosiveness
Scoring ability
On ball defense
Weaknesses
Expanded role
Off ball defense