Brandon Slater

Brandon Slater
Slater with Villanova in 2021
Knox Raiders
PositionPower forward
LeagueNBL1 South
Personal information
Born (1999-09-14) September 14, 1999
Centreville, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High schoolPaul VI Catholic
(Fairfax, Virginia)
CollegeVillanova (2018–2023)
NBA draft2023: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–2024Maine Celtics
2024–2025Lavrio
2025–2026Greensboro Swarm
2026–presentKnox Raiders
Stats at NBA.com 
Stats at Basketball Reference 

James Brandon Slater[1] (born September 14, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Knox Raiders of the NBL1 South. He played college basketball for the Villanova Wildcats of the Big East Conference.

High school career

Slater played basketball for Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax, Virginia. At Paul VI, he was teammates with Trevor Keels and Jeremy Roach.[2] As a junior, Slater averaged 15.2 points, seven rebounds and three assists per game.[3] His senior season was cut short by a broken left hand.[4] Slater competed for Team Takeover on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit, playing alongside his future college teammate Justin Moore.[5] A consensus four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Villanova over offers from Maryland, South Carolina and Miami (Florida).[6]

College career

Slater had a limited role during his first three seasons at Villanova.[7] As a junior, he averaged 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 16.8 minutes per game. He entered the starting lineup in his senior season.[8] On November 16, 2021, Slater scored 23 points in a 100–81 win against Howard.[9] He averaged 8.5 points and 3.7 rebounds per game as a senior, helping the Wildcats reach the Final Four. Slater opted to return for his fifth season of eligibility, taking advantage of the NCAA's decision to offer an additional season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[10] In 2022–23, he averaged 9.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in 29.0 minutes per game across 34 appearances (all starts) for the Wildcats.[11]

Professional career

Maine Celtics (2023–2024)

Slater sent undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft.[11] On September 26, 2023, he signed with the Boston Celtics, only to be waived two days later.[12][13] He subsequently joined the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League for the 2023–24 season.[14] In 51 games, he averaged 7.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game.[15]

Slater joined the Charlotte Hornets for the 2024 NBA Summer League.[16]

Lavrio Megabolt (2024–2025)

On August 3, 2024, Slater signed with Lavrio Megabolt of the Greek Basketball League.[17] In 24 games during the 2024–25 season, he averaged 7.4 points and 3.0 rebounds per game.[15]

Grensboro Swarm (2025–2026)

On September 19, 2025, Slater signed with the Charlotte Hornets, only to be waived the following day.[12] He subsequently joined the Greensboro Swarm for the 2025–26 NBA G League season.[18] On February 21, 2026, he was waived by the Swarm.[12] In 21 games, he averaged 6.1 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.[19]

Knox Raiders (2026–present)

On March 2, 2026, Slater signed with the Knox Raiders of the NBL1 South for the 2026 NBL1 season.[20]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Villanova 15 0 3.5 .222 .000 .000 .6 .1 .1 .2 .3
2019–20 Villanova 31 0 11.6 .377 .150 .400 1.3 .7 .4 .2 1.6
2020–21 Villanova 25 2 16.8 .493 .417 .600 2.2 .5 .8 .2 3.8
2021–22 Villanova 38 38 30.1 .478 .337 .881 3.7 1.6 1.1 .3 8.5
2022–23 Villanova 34 34 29.0 .452 .347 .918 4.7 1.4 .9 .4 9.7
Career 143 74 20.7 .456 .325 .820 2.8 1.0 .7 .3 5.6

References

  1. ^ Rapay, Eugene (January 20, 2023). ""It's James:" Slater sparks Villanova to 57-49 win over St. John's at Madison Square Garden". VUHoops.com. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  2. ^ Pell, Samantha (April 3, 2018). "What Villanova is getting in Paul VI senior guard Brandon Slater". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  3. ^ "Four-star wing Brandon Slater commits to Villanova". USA Today High School Sports. May 25, 2017. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  4. ^ McFadden, Ryan (February 10, 2018). "Paul VI guard Brandon Slater out for the season with broken hand". Inside the Locker Room. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  5. ^ Holmes, C. J. (October 19, 2021). "Villanova's Brandon Slater has earned his confidence". The Athletic. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  6. ^ Bogage, Jacob (May 24, 2017). "Paul VI's Brandon Slater commits to play basketball for Villanova". The Washington Post. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  7. ^ Jensen, Mike (November 4, 2021). "Senior Brandon Slater kept his voice and has now found his game at Villanova". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  8. ^ Rapay, Eugene (November 8, 2021). "Villanova's Brandon Slater ready for starting role". VU Hoops. Retrieved November 24, 2021.
  9. ^ "No. 5 Villanova holds off hot-shooting Howard 100-81". ESPN. Associated Press. November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 28, 2021.
  10. ^ Sheridan, Mike (June 10, 2022). "Nova Notebook: After a Step Forward, Slater Tackles New Responsibilities". Villanova Wildcats. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Adams, Luke (September 29, 2023). "Celtics Sign, Waive Brandon Slater; Cut Two Others". hoopsrumors.com. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  12. ^ a b c "Brandon Slater Player Profile, Greensboro Swarm - RealGM". basketball.realgm.com. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  13. ^ "Celtics Sign-And-Waive Brandon Slater; Waive Jordan Schakel, Taylor Funk". realgm.com. September 29, 2023. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  14. ^ "Maine Celtics Announce Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
  15. ^ a b "Brandon Slater". Eurobasket LLC. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  16. ^ "Charlotte Hornets Announce Summer League Roster | Charlotte Hornets". www.nba.com. July 2, 2024. Archived from the original on July 2, 2024. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  17. ^ "Ο Brandon Slater συμφώνησε με το Λαύριο!". LavrioBC.gr (in Greek). August 3, 2024. Retrieved August 3, 2024.
  18. ^ "GREENSBORO SWARM FINALIZE OPENING NIGHT ROSTER". gleague.nba.com. November 6, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
  19. ^ "Raiders ink Brandon Slater". australiabasket.com. March 3, 2026. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
  20. ^ "Raiders Add NBA G-League Talent Brandon Slater". www.nbl1.com.au. March 2, 2026. Retrieved March 3, 2026.
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