Gatorade 2020 - 2021: Player of the Year

Boys Basketball - Wisconsin

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BOYS BASKETBALL

Brandin Podziemski

Guard
ST. JOHN'S NORTHWESTERN ACADEMIES
DELAFIELD, WISCONSIN
SENIOR
Height: 6-FOOT-6
Press Release

Peak Performance

35.1

Points per game

10

Rebounds per game

5.6

Assists per game

4

Steals per game
“Podziemski has made a name for himself as a sharpshooting wing. He shoots the ball with great confidence, regardless of who’s defending him. He’s proven he can knock down momentum-changing three-pointers in groups. With his 6-foot-6 frame and his high motor, he can be a high-level collegiate defender and finisher.”
Paul Biancardi
ESPN National Recruiting Director
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Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-6, 195-pound senior guard led the Lancers to a 21-7 record and the Division 3 quarterfinals. Podziemski averaged 35.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 4.0 steals per game. Also Wisconsin’s Mr. Basketball, he was a three-time First Team All-State honoree and was named the Associated Press State Player of the Year.

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Academic Achievement

Podziemski has maintained a 3.54 GPA in the classroom. He has signed a National Letter of Intent to play basketball on scholarship at the University of Illinois this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Podziemski has served as a peer math tutor at his school and has volunteered locally on behalf of youth basketball programs.