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Brad Underwood

Brad Underwood, American college basketball coach, Illinois Fighting Illini head coach since 2017; formerly Stephen F. Austin (89-14) and Oklahoma State. 302-137 career, three Big Ten titles, 2026 Final Four.

Brad Wanamaker

Brad Wanamaker (born 1989, Philadelphia) is an American basketball guard, Pitt alumnus, undrafted 2011, who starred for Bamberg, Darussafaka, and Fenerbahce before NBA stints with the Celtics, Warriors, Hornets, and Pacers.

Brad Weber

Brad McCormick Weber (born 1991, Napier) is a New Zealand rugby scrum-half, All Black No. 1140 with 18 tests 2015-2022, a 123-game Chiefs halfback and co-captain, later of Stade Français and Mitsubishi Sagamihara Dynaboars.

Braden Fiske

Braden Fiske (born 2000) is an American football defensive lineman for the Los Angeles Rams, drafted 39th overall in 2024 after playing at Florida State and Western Michigan.

Braden Holtby

Braden Holtby, Canadian NHL goaltender from Marshall, Saskatchewan; 2008 draft pick (93rd overall) of Washington. Won 2016 Vezina with 48 wins tying Brodeur's record, 2017 Jennings Trophy, and 2018 Stanley Cup with the Capitals.

Bradgley Rodríguez

Bradgley Rodriguez (BRAD-glay), Venezuelan right-handed relief pitcher for the San Diego Padres; signed 2021, MLB debut May 31, 2025; 2.19 ERA in 68 games in 2026, fastball up to 100 mph.

Bradley Beal

Bradley Beal (born 1993) is an NBA shooting guard for the LA Clippers; former Wizards star (3rd pick 2012, 3x All-Star, 31.3 ppg in 2020-21) traded to the Suns in 2023 under a $251 million no-trade contract, later bought out.

Bradley Center

Bradley Center (BMO Harris Bradley Center), Milwaukee arena opened October 1, 1988 as a Pettit family gift; home of the Bucks, Admirals, and Marquette basketball until 2017; demolished 2019 for Fiserv Forum district.

Bradley Chubb

Bradley Chubb, NFL outside linebacker (born 1996, Marietta, Georgia); NC State star drafted fifth overall by Denver in 2018, traded to Miami 2022, Pro Bowler, released 2026, now with Buffalo Bills.

Brady Aiken

Brady Aiken (Brady James Aiken, born 1996) is an American left-handed pitcher taken first overall by the Astros in the 2014 MLB draft who did not sign after an elbow-physical dispute, later pitched in the minors for Cleveland, and never reached the majors.

Brady Boyd (American football)

Brady Boyd, wide receiver from Southlake Carroll, Texas; played at Minnesota, Texas Tech, and Utah State (46 catches, 743 yards, 8 TDs in 2025); signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as a 2026 undrafted free agent.

Brady Hoke

Brady Hoke (born 1958) is an American college football coach, head coach at Ball State, San Diego State, and Michigan (2011-14, 31-20), later Oregon DC, Tennessee interim coach, and Panthers D-line coach.

Brady Quinn

Brady Quinn (Brayden Tyler Quinn, born 1984) is a former Notre Dame quarterback, 2007 first-round pick (22nd, Browns), 24-game NFL veteran, and Fox Big Noon Kickoff analyst.

Brady Smigiel

Brady Smigiel (born 2006) is a Michigan Wolverines freshman quarterback from Newbury Park High School, a record-setting passer and 2024 CIF Division II state champion who committed to FSU before decommitting to Michigan.

Brady Tkachuk

Brady Tkachuk, American NHL left wing, drafted fourth overall by Ottawa in 2018, Senators captain 2021-2026, traded to Florida Panthers June 2026, won 2026 Olympic gold with Team USA.

Bradyn Swinson

Bradyn Swinson, born 2002, is an NFL edge rusher from Douglasville, Georgia, who played at Oregon and LSU, led LSU in sacks in 2024, and was drafted 146th overall by the Patriots in 2025.

Bram Lomans

Bram Lomans, born Abraham Robertus Lomans in 1975, is a Dutch field hockey player who won Olympic gold in 1996 and 2000 and the 1998 World Cup.

Branch Rickey

Branch Rickey (1881-1965), 'The Mahatma,' American baseball executive; created the minor league farm system with the St. Louis Cardinals and broke MLB's color line by signing Jackie Robinson to the Brooklyn Dodgers; Hall of Fame 1967.

Brandel Chamblee

Brandel Chamblee is an American golf broadcaster and former touring professional who won the 1998 Greater Vancouver Open, wrote the best-seller The Anatomy of Greatness, and opposes LIV Golf.

Branden Carlson

Branden Carlson (born 1999) is a 7-foot American center from South Jordan, Utah; Utah's all-time blocks leader, undrafted 2024, 2025 NBA champion with Oklahoma City, now Portland Trail Blazers.

Brandin Cooks

Brandin Cooks, NFL wide receiver (Oregon State, 2013 Biletnikoff Award), drafted 20th overall by the Saints in 2014; played for seven teams including Saints, Patriots, Rams, Texans, Cowboys, Bills, and 49ers.

Brandin Podziemski

Brandin Podziemski, Golden State Warriors guard drafted 19th in 2023, 2024 All-Rookie First Team, career-high 13.8 points in 2025-26, signed a five-year $110 million extension in October 2026.

Brandon Aiyuk

Brandon Aiyuk (born 1998) is an NFL wide receiver drafted 25th overall in 2020 by the San Francisco 49ers out of Arizona State; 2023 All-Pro-level season (1,342 yards), $120M extension in 2024, torn ACL, then contract voided and reserve/left squad list by 2026.

Brandon Allen (American football)

Brandon Allen (born 1992) is an American NFL quarterback from Fayetteville, Arkansas; an Arkansas Razorbacks record holder drafted 201st overall in 2016 by Jacksonville, he has served as a backup and spot starter for seven NFL teams.

Brandon Aubrey

Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Cowboys placekicker, former Notre Dame soccer defender and 2017 MLS first-round pick who became an NFL kicker via the USFL's Birmingham Stallions; rookie record 35 straight field goals, six 60-yard makes, $28M extension.

Brandon Belt

Brandon Belt, born 1988 in Nacogdoches, Texas, is a former MLB first baseman ('Baby Giraffe') who played 12 seasons with the San Francisco Giants, winning World Series in 2012 and 2014, then one with Toronto in 2023; career .261, 194 HR, 2016 All-Star.

Brandon Browner

Brandon Browner (born 1984, Sylmar, California) is a former NFL cornerback, Oregon State product, Calgary Stampeders CFL player, 2011 Pro Bowler, Legion of Boom member, and Super Bowl XLVIII/XLIX champion starter.

Brandon Burlsworth

Brandon Burlsworth (1976–1999), Arkansas Razorbacks walk-on offensive guard who became a first-team All-American, was drafted 63rd overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 1999, and died in a car crash eleven days after the draft.

Brandon Cisse

Brandon Cisse (born 2005) is an American NFL cornerback from Sumter, South Carolina; played at NC State and South Carolina, drafted 52nd overall in round two of the 2026 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.

Brandon Clarke

Brandon Clarke (1996-2026), Canadian NBA forward, 21st pick in 2019, played seven seasons for the Memphis Grizzlies (309 games, 10.2 ppg); died May 2026, ruled accidental.