Brandin Podziemski
Updated: 12/11/2025, 8:10:09 AM Wikipedia source
Brandin Thomas Podziemski ( pə-JEM-skee; born February 25, 2003) is an American professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Podz" or "Airpodz", he played college basketball for the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Santa Clara Broncos.
Infobox
2023
→Santa Cruz Warriors
Position
Shooting guard
League
NBA
Born
(2003-02-25) February 25, 2003 (age 22)Greenfield, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight
205 lb (93 kg)
High school
St. John's Northwestern Military Academy(Delafield, Wisconsin)
College
Illinois (2021–2022) Santa Clara (2022–2023)
NBA draft
2023: 1st round, 19th overall pick
Drafted by
Golden State Warriors
Playing career
2023–present
2023–present
Golden State Warriors
Tables
· Career statistics › NBA › Regular season
2023–24
2023–24
Year
2023–24
Team
Golden State
GP
74
GS
28
MPG
26.6
FG%
454
3P%
385
FT%
633
RPG
5.8
APG
3.7
SPG
8
BPG
2
PPG
9.2
2024–25
2024–25
Year
2024–25
Team
Golden State
GP
64
GS
33
MPG
26.8
FG%
445
3P%
372
FT%
758
RPG
5.1
APG
3.4
SPG
1.1
BPG
2
PPG
11.7
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
138
GP
61
GS
26.7
MPG
449
FG%
378
3P%
701
FT%
5.4
RPG
3.6
APG
9
SPG
2
BPG
10.4
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2023–24 | Golden State | 74 | 28 | 26.6 | 454 | 385 | 633 | 5.8 | 3.7 | 8 | 2 | 9.2 |
| 2024–25 | Golden State | 64 | 33 | 26.8 | 445 | 372 | 758 | 5.1 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 2 | 11.7 |
| Career | 138 | 61 | 26.7 | 449 | 378 | 701 | 5.4 | 3.6 | 9 | 2 | 10.4 | |
· Career statistics › NBA › Playoffs
2025
2025
Year
2025
Team
Golden State
GP
12
GS
11
MPG
32.1
FG%
364
3P%
328
FT%
708
RPG
5.0
APG
3.1
SPG
1.3
BPG
2
PPG
11.3
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
12
GP
11
GS
32.1
MPG
364
FG%
328
3P%
708
FT%
5.0
RPG
3.1
APG
1.3
SPG
2
BPG
11.3
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2025 | Golden State | 12 | 11 | 32.1 | 364 | 328 | 708 | 5.0 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 2 | 11.3 |
| Career | 12 | 11 | 32.1 | 364 | 328 | 708 | 5.0 | 3.1 | 1.3 | 2 | 11.3 | |
· Career statistics › College
2021–22
2021–22
Year
2021–22
Team
Illinois
GP
16
GS
0
MPG
4.3
FG%
421
3P%
231
FT%
750
RPG
9
APG
3
SPG
1
BPG
0
PPG
1.4
2022–23
2022–23
Year
2022–23
Team
Santa Clara
GP
32
GS
32
MPG
36.0
FG%
483
3P%
438
FT%
771
RPG
8.8
APG
3.7
SPG
1.8
BPG
5
PPG
19.9
Career
Career
Year
Career
Team
48
GP
32
GS
25.4
MPG
480
FG%
424
3P%
770
FT%
6.1
RPG
2.5
APG
1.2
SPG
3
BPG
13.7
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
| 2021–22 | Illinois | 16 | 0 | 4.3 | 421 | 231 | 750 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.4 |
| 2022–23 | Santa Clara | 32 | 32 | 36.0 | 483 | 438 | 771 | 8.8 | 3.7 | 1.8 | 5 | 19.9 |
| Career | 48 | 32 | 25.4 | 480 | 424 | 770 | 6.1 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 3 | 13.7 | |
References
- "Golden State Warriors 2024-25 pronunciation guide"https://www.nba.com/news/golden-state-warriors-2024-25-pronunciation-guide
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinelhttps://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/high-schools/2021/01/28/how-brandin-podziemski-became-top-basketbal-recruit-wisconsin/4275354001/
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinelhttps://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/high-schools/2020/02/06/brandin-podziemski-more-than-just-shooter-st-johns-basketball/4675625002/
- Lexington Herald Leaderhttps://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-recruiting/article248960134.html
- Wisconsin High School Sports | Wisconsin Sports Network | WisSports.nethttps://www.wissports.net/news_article/show/1149953-st-john-s-northwestern-s-brandin-podziemski-selected-as-2021-mr-basketball-by-wbca
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinelhttps://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/high-schools/2021/03/06/brandin-podziemski-named-2021-wisconsin-mr-basketball-recipient/4610342001/
- playeroftheyear.gatorade.comhttps://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/brandin-podziemski/38381#!
- The News-Gazettehttps://www.news-gazette.com/sports/update-podziemski-embraced-challenge-secured-big-ten-opportunity/article_46eb014d-9d88-5ae3-b90c-7b19581f178a.html
- www.prepbaseballreport.comhttps://www.prepbaseballreport.com/profiles/WI/Brandin-Podziemski-3725086914
- www.ncsasports.orghttps://www.ncsasports.org/baseball-recruiting/wisconsin/delafield/st-johns-northwestern-military-academy/brandin-podziemski
- San Francisco Chroniclehttps://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/college/article/Santa-Clara-s-star-guard-went-from-Illinois-17726185.php
- The News-Gazettehttp://www.news-gazette.com/sports/report-podziemski-in-portal/article_884082b9-3a6f-594f-85c0-590b51a62147.html
- 247Sportshttps://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Former-Illinois-guard-Brandin-Podziemski-commits-to-Santa-Clara-basktball-NCAA-Transfer-Portal-187263436/
- The Spokesman-Reviewhttps://www.spokesman.com/stories/2023/jan/06/gonzaga-santa-clara-key-matchup-broncos-guard-bran/
- ESPN.comhttps://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap/_/gameId/401488780
- At the close of the 2022–23 regular season, he was named WCC co-Player of the Year, sharing the award with Drew Timme of
- Santa Clara Universityhttps://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/brandin-podziemski/7673
- wccsports.comhttps://wccsports.com/news/2023/2/25/athlete-awards-wcc-announces-2022-23-mens-basketball-all-conference-awards.aspx
- San Francisco Chroniclehttps://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/college/article/santa-clara-s-brandin-podziemski-named-wcc-17813844.php
- Santa Clara Universityhttps://santaclarabroncos.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/brandin-podziemski/7673
- www.nba.comhttps://www.nba.com/warriors/news/warriors-select-guard-brandin-podziemski-with-19th-overall-pick-20230622
- The Mercury Newshttps://www.mercurynews.com/2023/03/22/santa-clara-standout-brandin-podziemski-declares-for-nba-draft
- Lexington Herald-Leaderhttps://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/uk-basketball-men/article275655901.html
- San Francisco Chroniclehttps://www.sfchronicle.com/sports/warriors/article/brandin-podziemski-warriors-2023-first-round-18160152.php
- NBA.comhttps://www.nba.com/warriors/news/warriors-sign-2023-first-round-draft-pick-brandin-podziemski-20230703
- St. John's Northwestern Academieshttps://sjnacademies.org/news/brandin-podziemski-21-sets-rookie-milestone-for-warriors/
- ClutchPointshttps://clutchpoints.com/warriors-rookie-brandin-podziemski-earning-his-stripes-as-full-time-starter
- Inside the Warriorshttps://www.si.com/nba/warriors/news/warriors-rookie-makes-history-vs-nuggets
- The Vacaville Reporterhttps://www.thereporter.com/2024/07/11/warriors-podziemski-jackson-davis-reflect-on-usa-select-team-experience-we-brought-it-to-them/
- NBA.comhttps://www.nba.com/stats/players/hustle-leaders
- Golden State Of Mindhttps://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2025/1/23/24350619/nba-2025-news-injury-golden-state-warriors-brandin-podziemski-stephen-curry-chicago-bulls
- Yahoo Sportshttps://sports.yahoo.com/podz-takes-big-step-injury-141232894.html
- NBC Sports Bay Area & Californiahttps://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nba/golden-state-warriors/brandin-podziemski-steph-curry-jazz/1826219/
- NBA.comhttps://www.nba.com/warriors/news/brandin-podziemski-named-to-2025-rising-stars-roster
- www.rotowire.comhttps://www.rotowire.com/basketball/news.php
- "Timberwolves beat Warriors in Game 5 to reach Western Conference finals for 2nd straight year"https://www.espn.com/nba/recap/_/gameId/401769987
- nba.comhttps://www.nba.com/warriors/news/brandin-podziemski-undergoes-successful-surgery-20250528
- espn.comhttps://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/45496955/warriors-brandon-podziemski-second-surgery-offseason
- "Podziemski może trafić do NBA i reprezentacji Polski. Nowa gwiazda koszykówki"https://www.sport.pl/koszykowka/7,64947,29799086,podziemski-moze-trafic-do-nba-i-reprezentacji-polski-nowa-gwiazda.html
- Polskie Radio 24https://polskieradio24.pl/artykul/3194841,kolejny-polak-w-nba-brandin-podziemski-ma-zagrac-dla-naszej-kadry