Braxton Key: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 34 | 17:01 | 6.3 | 3.5 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.4/5.1 47.1% | 2/3.5 57.1% | 0.4/1.6 24.5% | 1.2/1.8 64.5% | 1.1 | 2.4 | 1 | 0.3 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 7.8 | 6.6 | 3.0 | 17.9% | 6.9 | 53.9% | 50.9% | 30.8% | 36.0% | 6.8% | 16.2% | 11.4% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 0.9 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
 | | 32 | 17:18 | 7 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 2.7/5.5 48.3% | 2.2/4.1 52.7% | 0.5/1.4 35.6% | 1.2/2 60.0% | 1 | 2.7 | 1 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 3.8 | 8.8 | 8.2 | 4.3 | 17.9% | 7.4 | 55.0% | 52.8% | 25.6% | 36.9% | 6.0% | 16.3% | 11.2% | 9.9% | 2.8% | 5.5 | 2.4% | 2.6% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24:10 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | - | V 84-108 @  | Liga Endesa | |
| 18:22 | 12 | 8 | 1 | - | 1 | V 80-88 @ | Liga Endesa | |
| 20:38 | 15 | 6 | 2 | - | 1 | V 102-75 vs | Liga Endesa | |
| 24:59 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | D 112-113 vs | Liga Endesa | |
| 23:58 | 7 | 7 | 5 | - | - | V 75-87 @  | Liga Endesa | |
| 19:38 | 5 | 6 | 3 | - | 2 | V 90-76 vs | Liga Endesa | |
| 16:56 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 2 | - | V 118-117 vs | Liga Endesa |
Player Profile
When basketball runs in the family, some destinies seem written in advance. Braxton Key, a 6'8" forward, grew up in the prestigious shadow of his uncle Ralph Sampson, a Hall of Fame legend, and his father Eric, a former college player at Radford. But rather than buckling under that family pressure, he turned it into fuel.
From high school, Key made his mark. Playing under the name Blackwell at Christ Presbyterian Academy, he led his team to a state title in 2013 before winning back-to-back Mr. Basketball awards in Tennessee. His transfer to Oak Hill Academy confirmed his potential: a record of 45 wins and just one loss, capped by a national championship.
College revealed a player of character. After three seasons at Alabama — where he finished as the team's leading scorer in his first year — Key made the bold choice to transfer to Virginia. That decision paid off: in 2019, he contributed to the Cavaliers' NCAA championship win over Texas Tech, delivering key moments in the final. A crowning achievement that erased doubts surrounding his wrist injury and earned him an All-ACC honorable mention.
Undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft, Key began his professional career in the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats. Brief stints with the Philadelphia 76ers and Detroit Pistons punctuated his journey, along with a stop in Puerto Rico with the Vaqueros de Bayamón. Recognized for his defensive intensity, rebounding ability, and knack for raising his game in big moments, Key continues to carve his path with the determination that has always defined him.
Honors & Championships
Braxton Key built a solid reputation at the college level before shining in the G League, capping his journey with a championship with the Delaware Blue Coats.
- Scored 26 points in a college game with Alabama and averaged 12 points and 5.7 rebounds per game during his first season
- Recorded multiple double-doubles during his college career and finished 6th in the ACC in defensive rebounds and 11th in overall rebounding in his final season at Virginia
- Posted career G League averages of 14.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.3 blocks over 43 games with the Delaware Blue Coats
- Contributed to the Delaware Blue Coats' NBA G League championship in 2023
- Played at both the NBA and G League levels, including with the Golden State Warriors and Santa Cruz Warriors
Awards & Individual Honors
Braxton Key distinguished himself at every level of American basketball, from high school through the professional ranks.
- Named Tennessee Mr. Basketball (TSSAA) in 2014 and 2015
- Selected to the SEC All-Freshman Team in 2017
- NCAA Champion with the Virginia Cavaliers in 2019
- All-ACC Honorable Mention in 2020
- NBA G League Champion with the Delaware Blue Coats in 2023
