The 6-foot-1, 180-pound junior guard has led the Patriots to a 31-1 record and a berth in the Class 4A state semifinals, scheduled for March 20. A returning First Team All-State selection as named by the Chicago Tribune, Brunson averaged 25.4 points, 5.2
Brunson has maintained a weighted GPA of 3.30 in the classroom and represents one of the state's top academic candidates in meeting the Gatorade Award's broad criteria.
He has volunteered locally as a youth basketball instructor and referee.