History of Brandin Podziemski in Timeline

Brandin Podziemski is an American professional basketball player currently with the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. A guard, he previously played college basketball for both the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Santa Clara Broncos. Podziemski was drafted by the Warriors as the 19th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. He's a recent addition to the league, making his mark as a young player.

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February 25, 2003: Brandin Podziemski was born

On February 25, 2003, Brandin Thomas Podziemski was born. He is now an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA.

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2009: Stephen Curry achieves milestone

In the 2009-10 season, Stephen Curry achieved 20 or more points, 10 or more rebounds, and five or more assists in a single game as a Golden State Warriors rookie.

2021: Named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball and Gatorade Player of the Year

In 2021, Brandin Podziemski was named Wisconsin Mr. Basketball as a senior and also the boys basketball Gatorade Player of the Year for Wisconsin after averaging 35.1 points, ten rebounds, 5.6 assists, and four steals per game.

2022: Started playing for Santa Clara Broncos

In 2022, Brandin Podziemski transferred to Santa Clara and became the team's starting shooting guard. During Santa Clara's season opener against Eastern Washington, Podziemski scored 30 points with 9 rebounds and 5 steals.

July 3, 2023: Signed with the Golden State Warriors

On July 3, 2023, Brandin Podziemski signed a contract with the Golden State Warriors and plays the guard position.

December 12, 2023: First Golden State Warriors rookie since Stephen Curry to achieve milestone

On December 12, 2023, Brandin Podziemski became the first Golden State Warriors rookie since Stephen Curry in the 2009–10 season to have 20 or more points, 10 or more rebounds (11), and five or more assists in a single game against the Phoenix Suns.

2023: Declared for the NBA draft

In 2023, Brandin Podziemski declared for the NBA draft while maintaining his eligibility and decided to remain in the draft after receiving positive feedback from the NBA Draft Combine.

2023: Drafted into the NBA

In 2023, Brandin Podziemski was chosen by the Golden State Warriors with the 19th pick in the NBA draft.

May 21, 2024: Named to the NBA all-rookie first team

On May 21, 2024, Brandin Podziemski was announced on the NBA all-rookie first team.

December 28, 2024: Suffered abdominal injury

On December 28, 2024, Brandin Podziemski suffered an abdominal injury during the Warriors' game against the Phoenix Suns, which led to him missing 12 straight games.

January 23, 2025: Returned after injury

On January 23, 2025, Brandin Podziemski returned after missing 12 straight games due to an abdominal injury and recorded 10 points and four rebounds in a win against the Chicago Bulls.