Official Bio of
Adrian Branch
Adrian Branch is a former World Champion basketball player with the Los Angeles Lakers in addition to contributing as an ESPN college basketball analyst for nearly 20 years. Apart from his extensive work in sports media, Adrian is a nationally sought-after motivational speaker, providing over 3 million listeners with applicable life advice and relevant mentorship.
Adrian has dedicated his life’s work to distinguishing his approach to professional mentorship from others in the field through passion, expertise, and a team driven spirit. Adrian’s unique approach to mentorship seeks to work closely with clients to uncover their full potential. By partnering with Adrian, clients can expect to gain valuable tools, proven leadership techniques and continual inspiration.
Basketball Career
Through hard work and dedication, Adrian Branch’s unmatched athletic prowess would allow him to conquer monumental achievements on the high school, collegiate, profession as well as international levels. Career highlights include winning awards such as the McDonald’s All-American Game (1981), ACC Tournament Championship with the University of Maryland (1984), and the NBA World Championship Series with the Los Angeles Lakers (1987). These high level achievements have equipped Adrian to coach others in their professional pursuits towards success.
Did You Know...
Adrian was the all time leading scorer at the University of Maryland’s previous stadium Cole Field House. His record is 1,028 points.
Broadcasting & Public Speaking
Upon retiring from professional basketball in 1995, Adrian transitioned into a successful career as a motivational speaker. He would go on to share his experiences of success with audiences in a variety of settings. Adrian has been an ESPN college basketball analyst since 2007.
Branch prides himself in aiding clients to imagine “What new heights can I achieve?”