Braedan Lue

One of four players to compete in all 35 games, notching a team-best 34 starts, and helped the Owls to their second NCAA Tournament berth in their Division I era.
Averaged 10.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, 1.2 assists and 0.9 steals in 26.5 minutes per game, while shooting 45.2 percent from the floor, including 51.9 percent inside the arc.
Paced the team in blocks, while finishing second in made field goals (147), total rebounding, offensive rebounding (2.0) and defensive rebounding (3.06), third in scoring and minutes, plus co-third in steals.
Also ranked fourth on the roster in field-goal percentage (min. 50 FGA) and free-throw percentage (69.5; min. 35 FTA), as well as fifth in assists average, made free throws (66) and free-throw attempts (95).
One of just 16 players nationally to average 10.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, 1.2 assists and 0.9 steals per game, including one of just eight from outside the Power Five leagues and one of only five underclassmen (freshmen/sophomores), alongside Lehigh’s Hank Alvey, Eastern Michigan’s Mohammad Habhab, TCU’s David Punch and North Carolina’s Caleb Wilson in the latter group.
Finished second in the CUSA in total blocks (50), third in blocks average, co-eighth in total offensive rebounds (77), No. 11 in offensive rebounding and No. 19 in total rebounds (184).
In CUSA-only competition, placed second in the league in blocks average (1.7) and seventh in offensive rebounding (2.4).
Scored in double figures 20 times and had 12-plus points 16 times to rank co-second on the team in both categories, as well as reached 15-plus in 11 contests to place third and had 20-plus thrice to tie for third.
Hauled in five-plus boards 19 times to rank second on the roster, with six-plus 15 times to rank third, eight-plus seven times to sit co-second and 10 thrice to finish second.
Pulled down five-plus offensive rebounds on seven occasions to place second on the team and co-fourth in the CUSA, grabbing six twice to rank second among Owls and eighth in the league.
Blocked multiple shots in 12 games to finish fourth in the CUSA, with three-plus in nine contests to rank second and four-plus thrice to co-lead the league, with each figure pacing Kennesaw State.
Tallied multiple assists 11 times, with three-plus five times and four twice, as well as had multiple steals eight times and three twice, plus hit two 3-pointers in six contests.
Logged the best single-game blocks total (five) by an Owl, as well as twice tied for the second-best figure (four).
Tied for the most made field goals (10) in a contest by any player on the roster.
Recorded the co-third-most made free throws without a miss (eight) in a game by any Kennesaw State player.
Shot 69.0 percent (78-of-113) within 4.5 feet, according to CBB Analytics.
Opened the CUSA Tournament with 16 points and three assists in a quarterfinal victory against Western Kentucky (3/12/26) in which he shot 7-of-10 from the field, including 2-of-3 from deep.
Concluded the regular season with 16 points, six rebounds and three assists at New Mexico State (3/7/26), shooting 5-of-6 at the line.
Finished with 15 points at UTEP (3/5/26).
Stuffed the stat sheet with eight points, six rebounds, a career-high five blocks and three assists against Louisiana Tech (2/21/26), becoming one of just two CUSA players to notch that line in a contest all season.
Amassed 20 points, eight rebounds and two blocks in a career-best 38 minutes versus Sam Houston State (2/14/26), shooting 8-of-14 from the field, including 2-of-4 on 3-pointers.
Poured in a career-high 23 points on 10-of-16 shooting, also setting a career best in makes, at Middle Tennessee State (2/12/26), chipping in five rebounds in a then-career-high 37 minutes.
Totaled 16 points and seven boards, a co-career-best six of which came on the offensive end, in a victory over Western Kentucky (1/28/26), adding a career-high-tying three steals and three blocks.
Tallied 12 points, a co-career-best three steals and three blocks at Louisiana Tech (1/23/26), going 6-of-8 from the line to match a season high in attempts.
Registered 18 points, seven boards and two steals at Sam Houston State (1/21/26) and went 5-of-6 at the stripe.
Compiled 11 points, 10 rebounds (five offensive), four blocks, two assists and two steals in 34 minutes at Delaware (1/4/26), his third straight game with at least five offensive boards.
Finished with 11 points and nine rebounds, a career-high six of which came on the offensive glass, at Liberty (1/2/26).
Posted a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double versus No. 16 Alabama (12/21/25) in the Rocket City Classic, with five boards coming on the offensive end, plus dished out a career-high-tying four assists.
Dropped 20 points in a then-career-best 35 minutes at Middle Tennessee State (12/17/25) in the CUSA opener, adding three blocks and two steals, while shooting a perfect 8-of-8 from the line to set a career best in makes and a season high in attempts.
Notched 15 points on 7-of-11 shooting, six boards and three assists versus Georgia State (12/6/25).
Produced 19 points and eight rebounds in 34 minutes in a win at FGCU (11/26/25), shooting 7-of-11 on field goals and making all four of his free throws.
Had 17 points, nine rebounds (five offensive) and two assists against Oral Roberts (11/25/25) in the GEICO Coconut Hoops finale, shooting 6-of-10 from the field and 5-of-6 at the line.
Tallied 12 points on 6-of-11 shooting, five rebounds, four blocks and two steals versus South Florida (11/16/25).
Amassed 14 points, a season-best 10 rebounds, two blocks and two steals in just 20 minutes against Point (11/12/25), finishing 5-of-7 from the floor and hitting both his 3-point attempts.

2024-25 – FRESHMAN (at Kennesaw State)

One of five Owls to appear in all 33 contests, earning 32 starting nods, including in each of the final 29 outings.
Averaged 10.0 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 25.5 minutes per game, while shooting 43.5 percent on field goals.
Led the roster in blocks and defensive rebounding (4.03), while finishing second in total rebounding and co-second in starts, as well as third in scoring, made field goals (121) and minutes, plus co-third in steals (0.7).
Ranked fourth among Owls in made 3-pointers (32), made free throws (57), free-throw attempts (88) and offensive rebounding (1.45), while placing fifth in field-goal percentage (min. 50 FGA) and free-throw percentage (64.8; min. 35 FTA).
One of just 12 freshmen—just four were not Power Five players—to average at least 10.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.0 block per game, alongside five one-and-done first-round picks (Rutgers’ Ace Bailey, Duke’s Cooper Flagg, Georgia’s Asa Newell, Maryland’s Derik Queen and Georgetown’s Thomas Sorber).
Ended the year sixth in the CUSA in both blocks average and total blocks (36), as well as No. 10 in total defensive rebounds (133), co-No. 14 in total rebounds (181) and No. 15 in rebounding average.
Ranked seventh in the league in CUSA-only competition in blocks average (1.2).
Finished third on the team in number of showings with double-digit points (15), 14-plus points (11), 17-plus points (six) and 19-plus points (two).
Grabbed at least five rebounds 22 times to co-lead the team (co-No. 11 in CUSA), with seven-plus nine times to rank second on the roster and 10-plus four times to co-lead the Owls (co-eighth in CUSA).
Swatted multiple shots twice and had three-plus blocks four times, both of which ranked co-fifth in the CUSA, with the former solely pacing the team and the latter tying for the top figure.
Registered multiple assists six times, multiple steals five times and multiple made 3-pointers eight times, connecting on three-plus long-range shots on four occasions to rank third among Owls.
Posted the co-third-most single-game blocks (four) by anyone on the roster.
Tied for the most made 3-pointers in a game without a miss (three) by any Kennesaw State player.
Ended the year with 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting, blocks and two steals in 31 minutes against Liberty (3/14/25) in the CUSA Tournament semifinals.
Started the CUSA Tournament with 15 points, 10 rebounds, a season-best four blocks, two assists and two steals in a quarterfinal win over New Mexico State (3/13/25), shooting 3-of-5 from beyond the arc in a season-high 35 minutes.
Had 13 points on 5-of-7 shooting, along with six rebounds, in the triumph at Liberty (3/2/25).
Notched 18 points, six boards and three blocked shots against UTEP (2/20/25), logging a 7-of-11 clip from the floor that included a 4-of-7 count on 3-pointers to set a career high in makes.
Tallied 17 points, six rebounds and a season-best three steals in 30 minutes versus FIU (2/1/25), going 6-of-8 overall, a perfect 3-of-3 from deep and an unblemished 2-of-2 at the stripe.
Scored 14 points in the contest at UTEP (1/25/25).
Produced 19 points and five rebounds versus Louisiana Tech (1/18/25), shooting 4-of-5 at the line to tie a season high in makes.
Recorded his first double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds in an overtime triumph against Sam Houston State (1/16/25), finishing 7-of-13 from the field and a perfect 3-of-3 at the line, plus had three blocks in 30 minutes.
Came away with 10 rebounds, including a season-high five on the offensive end, at Western Kentucky (1/11/25), adding a pair of blocks.
Had 12 points, two steals and a 2-of-4 long-range ledger in a then-season-best 34 minutes in the victory over Jacksonville State (1/4/25).
Logged 14 points and a season-best four assists versus Brewton-Parker (12/29/26), shooting 5-of-8 from the field, including 2-of-3 on 3-pointers.
Scored 18 points on 7-of-11 shooting at Santa Clara (12/18/24), adding five boards.
Capped the Western Slam with 13 points, five rebounds and an unblemished 4-of-4 mark at the stripe, tying his top tally in makes, in a then-season-high 32 minutes versus Kent State (11/30/24).
Totaled eight points, nine rebounds and a perfect 4-of-4 free-throw clip, good for a season best in makes, in the victory over No. 24/RV Rutgers (11/24/24).
Registered nine points, a season-best 11 rebounds and two blocked shots versus Presbyterian (11/16/24).
Posted 16 points, nine boards and two assists against Bryan (11/13/24), shooting 3-of-4 from beyond the arc.
Began his career with a season-high 22 points on an 8-of-10 field-goal clip, also good for a season best in makes, that included a 2-of-3 ledger from deep while getting the start versus Toccoa Falls (11/5/24), adding eight rebounds and two blocks.

HIGH SCHOOL

Unranked prospect by all the major recruiting websites despite finishing as his school’s all-time leading scorer with 1,456 points on 59.7 percent (560-of-967) shooting.
Two-time Atlanta Journal-Constitution 6A First Team All-State designee, two-time GACA 6A Region 5 Player of the Year, two-time team MVP and three-time GHSA All-Region selection.
Tabbed the GBCA 6A South Player of the Year as a senior after putting up 18.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.5 steals per game, while shooting 56.8 percent from the field and 39.1 percent beyond the arc.
Captained his team to a 29-3 record and to a second consecutive appearance in the 6A state final, finishing with 26 points and 13 rebounds in a 67-63 overtime loss to Riverwood High School.
Picked as the Atlanta Journal-Constitution 6A Player of the Year as a junior after producing 16.4 points and 8.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.9 blocks and 1.6 steals per game, along with a 58.9 percent clip from the floor.
Helped his school win its first state title, capping a 27-5 season with a 64-42 win over Lee County High School in the 6A final, notching a game-best 26 points and 12 rebounds.
Tabbed the MVP of the state championship and named a GPB First Team All-GHSA Finals selection.
Named a GHSA Second Team All-6A Region 5 choice during a sophomore campaign in which he averaged 10.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.1 steals per game with a 58.1 percent field-goal ledger.
Appeared in 22 games at the varsity level as a freshman, totaling 36 points and 65 rebounds.
Competed for Team Hunch on the AAU circuit.
Played alongside current Colorado State guard Gregory Dunson for two years at Alexander.
Notable Alexander alumni include former MLB pitcher Matt Capps, professional basketball player Hasani Gravett and NASCAR driver Austin Hill.

PERSONAL

Full name is Braedan Chemar Lue.
First name is pronounced BRAY-din.
Born Feb. 13, 2006, in Douglasville, Ga.
Parents are Courtney Lue, a welder, and Brandi Spivey, a hospice nurse.
Has two older sisters, Dejjara Dutes and Kourtnie Lue, as well as three younger brothers, L.J. Spivey, Carmelo Lue and Chance Lue.
Majoring in communication studies.
Favorite athlete is LeBron James because he sets a great example.
Best sports memories are winning the CUSA Tournament as a sophomore at Kennesaw State and winning the state championship as a high school junior.
Takes a nap before every game.
Wears No. 0 because of how it looks and because it represents zero excuses.
Donned No. 13 during both of his campaigns at Kennesaw State.
Committed to Tennessee over East Carolina, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss and UAB.
Chose Tennessee to become better in all aspects of his life.
Follows 22 prior letter winners from Georgia, the last of whom was Shembari Phillips (2016-17), on a list that also features two-time All-American Dale Ellis (1979-83), two-time All-American Reggie Johnson (1976-80) and two-time First Team All-SEC honoree Jordan McRae (2010-14).