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Brandon Clarke

Brandon Clarke was a Canadian-American professional basketball player who played as a power forward for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Brandon Clarke was a Canadian-American professional basketball player who played as a power forward for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA.

What it is

Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Clarke played college basketball at San Jose State before transferring to Gonzaga. He was drafted 21st overall in the 2019 NBA draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder and traded to Memphis, where he spent his NBA career.

Key details

Listed at 6 ft 8 in and 215 lb, Clarke was known for interior finishing and defensive activity, including shot blocking and rebounding. He earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honours in 2020. Clarke died on May 11, 2026; his cause of death is not confirmed in provided sources.

Why it matters

Clarke was a notable Canadian-born NBA player who represented Canada in professional basketball, connecting the sport to a domestic audience.

In short

  • Canadian-American NBA power forward for the Memphis Grizzlies.
  • Selected 21st overall in the 2019 NBA draft.
  • Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020.
  • Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Canadian angle

Clarke was born in Vancouver, making him a notable Canadian-born NBA player who represented Canada in professional basketball.

Quick questions

Who was Brandon Clarke?
Brandon Clarke was a Canadian-American NBA power forward best known for playing with the Memphis Grizzlies.
Where was Brandon Clarke born?
He was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
What NBA honour did Brandon Clarke receive?
He was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020.

Sources

  1. NBA.com — https://www.nba.com/player/1629634/brandon-clarke
    Supports: Birthdate, nationality, height, weight, college, draft position, team, and current/season status context.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nba/player/bio/_/id/3906665/brandon-clarke
    Supports: Position, height/weight, college, draft information, and team affiliation.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brandon_Clarke
    Supports: College history, draft selection, trade to Memphis, and NBA All-Rookie First Team recognition.
  4. CBS Sports — https://www.cbssports.com/nba/players/2203220/brandon-clarke/
    Supports: College awards and career summary.