Charlie Brown Jr. Bio
Charlie Brown Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Memphis Hustle of the NBA G League. He was born on February 2, 1997, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Brown played college basketball for the Saint Joseph’s Hawks and began his professional career in 2019 after going undrafted in the NBA draft. He has achieved notable success in the G League, becoming an NBA G League champion in 2023 and earning individual accolades such as being the steals leader in 2025.
Early Life and Background
Charlie Brown Jr. was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and grew up in the northeast section of the city. He initially attended Imhotep Institute Charter High School before transferring to George Washington High School before his junior year. Before his senior year, he played for Philly Pride in the Amateur Athletic Union. As a senior, Brown averaged 18.4 points per game and was named the MVP of the Philadelphia Public League’s B Division. He verbally committed to West Chester University but later accepted a scholarship to Saint Joseph’s University. Brown opted to prep for a fifth year at the St. Thomas More School in Oakdale, Connecticut, where he helped the team achieve a 31–6 record and reach the National Prep Championship game.
Path to Basketball
During his freshman year at Saint Joseph’s University, Brown started 30 of the Hawks’ 31 games, averaging 12.8 points, five rebounds, and 1.1 assists while shooting 38.4 percent from behind the arc and 81.9 percent from the free-throw line. His performance earned him a spot on the Atlantic 10 Conference All-Rookie team. However, he missed his sophomore season due to a wrist injury that required a medical redshirt. As a redshirt sophomore, Brown led the Atlantic 10 with 19.0 points per game and averaged 6.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 32 games, earning him second-team All-Atlantic 10 and first-team All-Big 5 honors. He scored a total of 1,006 points and grabbed 352 rebounds during his college career before declaring for the 2019 NBA draft.
Charlie Brown Jr. Career
Early Career (2019-2020)
After going undrafted in 2019, Charlie Brown Jr. signed a two-way contract with the Atlanta Hawks on June 21, 2019, and officially signed on July 1, 2019. He made his NBA debut on November 6, 2019, against the Chicago Bulls, contributing two points and one rebound in four minutes of play. Following his time with the Hawks, Brown played for the College Park Skyhawks in the NBA G League during the 2019-2020 season.
Breakthrough (2021-2023)
In 2021, Brown signed with the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League, where he averaged 12.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 13 games. He later signed a 10-day contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder, which he extended into a multi-year contract before being waived in September 2021. Brown then joined the Delaware Blue Coats, where he averaged 16.8 points and 8.1 rebounds in 11 games. In December 2021, he signed a 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks, appearing in three games. He returned to the Delaware Blue Coats in January 2022, helping the team win the NBA G League title that season.
Notable Works and Milestones
Brown’s notable achievements include being named the NBA G League champion and NBA G League Showcase Cup champion in 2023. He also earned the title of NBA G League steals leader in 2025 and was named the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup MVP in 2021.
Charlie Brown Jr. Award Nominations
Throughout his career, Charlie Brown Jr. has received several nominations and accolades, including being named second-team All-Atlantic 10 in 2019 and earning recognition as the steals leader in the NBA G League.
Charlie Brown Jr. Awards Won
Charlie Brown Jr. has achieved significant success in his career, including winning the NBA G League championship and the NBA G League Showcase Cup in 2023. He was also recognized as the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup MVP in 2021.
Charlie Brown Jr. Family
Charlie Brown Jr. is the son of Charlie Brown Sr., who played college basketball at North Carolina A&T and had a professional career overseas before suffering a career-ending injury.
Personal Life
Details about Charlie Brown Jr.’s personal life are limited, but he is known to have a close relationship with his father, who has influenced his basketball career.