The name “Brandon Clarke” can refer to multiple individuals:
1. Brandon Clarke (Basketball Player):
- Birthdate: September 19, 1996
- Birthplace: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Nationality: Dual citizen of Canada and the U.S.
- Profession: Professional basketball player
- Position: Power forward / Center
- Height: 6 feet 8 inches
- Weight: 215 lbs
- NBA Team: Memphis Grizzlies
College Career:
- San José State University (2015–2017)
- Gonzaga University (2018–2019)
NBA Career:
- Drafted 21st overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2019 NBA Draft and immediately traded to the Memphis Grizzlies.
- Named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020.
- Signed a four-year, $52 million contract extension with the Grizzlies in October 2022.
- Suffered a torn left Achilles tendon in March 2023, ending his season.
Additional Information: Clarke has expressed interest in playing for the Canadian national basketball team in the future.
2. Brandon Clarke (Chess Player):
- Birthdate: December 14, 1995
- Birthplace: Leicester, England
- Profession: International Master in chess
Chess Career:
- Began playing chess at age 8 and has represented England in European and World Chess Championships.
- Won the London U12 championships in 2006 and 2007.
- Secured the UK Chess Challenge title in 2012.
- Triumphed in the 126th New Zealand Open and the 2019 FIDE Open.
- Achieved a peak FIDE rating of 2500 in May 2024.
Additional Information: Clarke has worked as a chess coach in Orange County, California, and Sydney, Australia, and has competed in tournaments across Australia and New Zealand.