Braedan Lue

One of six Commodores to appear in all 36 contests, notching nine starts.
Averaged 8.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.3 blocks and 0.9 assists in 20.6 minutes per game, posting a 56.3 percent ledger from the field and a 74.1 percent tally at the line.
Paced the roster in field-goal percentage (min. 1 FGA/gm) and blocked shots, while ranking second in rebounding, offensive rebounding (2.0) and defensive rebounding (3.6).
Also placed third on the team in free throws both made (86) and attempted (116), plus fifth in free-throw percentage and steals (21).
Ranked, Per KenPom, No. 87 in the country in block percentage (6.8).
Finished No. 10 in the SEC in total blocks (46) and No. 12 in blocks per game.
In SEC-only action, ranked No. 10 in blocked shots (1.3) and No. 15 in rebounding (6.2).
Tied for the second-most blocked shots in a league contest (six) by any SEC player, good for the co-fourth-most in any game.
Scored in double figures 13 times, with 14-plus in seven contests and 21-plus in two.
Pulled down five-plus rebounds 24 times, seven-plus 14 times, eight-plus nine times and 10 twice, all of which were second-most on the team.
Had 12 games with multiple blocked shots, four with at least three and three with at least four, leading Vanderbilt in each category.
Distributed multiple assists on nine occasions, with three-plus thrice and four twice, as well as logged two steals five times and made multiple 3-pointers twice.
Registered all three instances of a Commodore posting at least four blocks in a single game.
Tied for the most made 3-pointers without a miss (two) in a game by anyone on the roster.
Posted the second-most single-game made field goals without a miss (five) by any Vanderbilt player, as well as amassed three of the four instances of a Commodore shooting at least 87.5 percent from the floor with five-plus makes.
Tied for the third-most offensive rebounds (five) in a single contest by any player on the team.
Logged eight points and seven boards versus No. 17 Arkansas (3/15/26) in the SEC Tournament title game.
Put up 17 points in an SEC Tournament semifinal triumph over fourth-ranked Florida (3/14/26), shooting 6-of-8 on field goals, hitting his lone 3-point attempt and making all four of his shots at the line.
Opened the SEC Tournament by stuffing the stat sheet with seven points, seven rebounds, three blocks and two assists in a quarterfinal victory against No. 25/RV Tennessee (3/13/26).
Ended the regular season with seven points and eight rebounds in a win at No. 23/25 Tennessee (3/7/26).
Amassed 16 points and shot 7-of-8 from the field at Kentucky (2/28/26), adding seven boards.
Scored 10 points and swatted two shots against Georgia (2/25/26).
Had eight points, a season-high-tying 10 rebounds and a career-best six blocks in 26 minutes versus Tennessee (2/21/26).
Scored a career-high 22 points and logged five rebounds in 28 minutes in a victory at Auburn (2/10/26), shooting 7-of-8 from the field, 2-of-2 beyond the arc and 6-of-6 at the stripe.
Grabbed a season-best 10 rebounds in 27 minutes versus Oklahoma (2/7/26).
Made his first SEC start against Kentucky (1/27/26) and pulled down nine rebounds in the victory.
Produced eight points, eight boards, four blocks and two assists at Mississippi State (1/24/26).
Tallied eight points and seven rebounds, including a season-best five on the offensive end, at No. 20 Arkansas (1/20/26), adding three assists.
Scored 14 points on 6-of-10 shooting in a career-high 29 minutes against No. 19/20 Florida (1/17/26), chipping in five rebounds.
Compiled 11 points, eight rebounds, two blocks and a co-career-best two steals in 26 minutes versus LSU (1/10/26), shooting 4-of-5 at the line and hitting a 3-pointer.
Registered nine points, two blocks and a 7-of-10 free-throw ledger in a victory against No. 13/12 Alabama (1/7/26).
In his first SEC game, logged 10 points and eight rebounds at South Carolina (1/3/26).
Scored a then-career-best 21 points, shooting 9-of-11 from the field to set a career high in makes, against New Haven (12/29/25), adding five boards and a pair of blocks.
Posted 14 points, six rebounds, two blocks and a career-high-tying two steals in 26 minutes in an overtime win at Memphis (12/17/25), tallying a 10-of-14 mark at the line to set career bests in both makes and attempts.
Finished with 12 points and seven boards versus Central Arkansas (12/13/25), going 8-of-9 on free throws to set then-career highs in both makes and attempts.
Had eight points, six rebounds, four blocks and two steals in a triumph over SMU (12/3/25).
Accumulated 19 points in 25 minutes in a victory over Saint Mary’s (11/28/25) to win the Battle 4 Atlantis title, shooting 7-of-11 from the floor, 2-of-4 on long-range shots and 3-of-3 on free throws, matching his then-career best in made field goals and tying his top figure in made 3-pointers.
Notched 11 points, eight rebounds and a co-career-high four assists in a victory over VCU (11/27/25) in the Battle 4 Atlantis semifinals, shooting 5-of-5 from the field, including hitting a 3-pointer.
Totaled 11 points, six rebounds, a career-best four assists and a career-high-tying two steals versus Texas Southern (11/20/25).
Made his first start as a Commodore against Eastern Kentucky (11/12/25), finishing with eight points and connecting on his lone 3-point try.
Opened the season with nine points and two assists versus Lipscomb (11/3/25).

2024-25 – JUNIOR (at North Carolina)

Competed in 36 of 37 games, missing one due to injury, and logging 16 starts.
Averaged 5.7 points. 4.2 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 15.9 minutes per game, while shooting 59.4 percent from the field.
Ranked second on the team in field-goal percentage (min. 1 FGA/gm), offensive rebounding (1.3) and blocked shots (30), as well as fourth in rebounding and fifth in defensive rebounding (2.9).
Scored eight-plus points on 11 occasions, reaching double figures five times and notching 18 twice.
Pulled down at least five rebounds 12 times, with seven-plus in four contests and nine-plus twice.
Swatted multiple shots in seven contests to rank second on the team, with three-plus blocks thrice to rank co-first and four-plus twice to lead the Tar Heels.
Dished out multiple assists in four outings, with three in two appearances.
Had the highest (five) and second-highest (four) single-game block totals by anyone on the roster.
Recorded the most makes without a miss (six) in a game by any North Carolina player, equaling the fifth-best mark in the ACC.
Tied for the most offensive rebounds (six) and for the second-most total rebounds (12) in a single game by a Tar Heel.
Averaged 6.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 17.6 minutes per game over the first 21 contests of the year.
Capped the year with eight points on 4-of-5 shooting and eight rebounds in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64 against Ole Miss (3/21/25).
Logged 10 points at Florida State (2/24/25), shooting 3-of-3 from the field, hitting his lone 3-point attempt and going 3-of-4 at the line.
Did not play at Pittsburgh (1/28/25) due to a left knee injury.
Tied his then-career highs in points (18), assists (three) and made field goals (7-of-10) against Boston College (1/25/25), adding six rebounds (four offensive) and a perfect 4-of-4 free-throw clip in 26 minutes.
Produced eight points versus Stanford (1/18/25).
Registered his first collegiate double-double with 11 points and a career-best 12 rebounds in a season-high 27 minutes at NC State (1/11/25), finishing with a career-high six offensive boards, three blocks, a 4-of-6 clip from the field and a 3-of-4 mark at the line.
Set a then-career best with three assists versus SMU (1/7/25) and blocked four shots.
Amassed eight points, six boards and a then-career-high five blocks at Notre Dame (1/4/25), making all three of his field-goal attempts in 23 minutes of action.
Recorded seven points and six rebounds in the ACC opener at Louisville (1/1/25) in his first league start.
Compiled 10 points on 5-of-7 shooting versus Campbell (12/29/24), adding five rebounds.
Scored seven points against No. 7/6 Florida (12/17/24) in the Jumpman Invitational.
Hauled in seven rebounds and swatted two shots versus Michigan State (11/27/24) in the Maui Invitational third-place game.
Tallied nine points on 4-of-6 shooting, five rebounds and two blocks in 24 minutes in a comeback win versus Dayton (11/25/24) to open the Maui Invitational.
Had eight points and five rebounds in 23 minutes at Hawaii (11/22/24).
Dropped a then-career-best 18 points, shooting a perfect 6-of-6 from the floor and 6-of-7 at the line, versus American (11/15/24), setting a then-career high in made free throws and matching his then-best in attempts.
Amassed seven points and a then-career-best nine rebounds at top-ranked Kansas (11/8/24).
Making the first start of his career, began the season with eight points on 4-of-7 shooting versus Elon (11/4/24).

2023-24 – SOPHOMORE (at North Carolina)

One of six Tar Heels to participate in all 37 games, competing in a reserve role in each.
Averaged 3.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 0.6 blocks in 8.3 minutes per game, while shooting 70.1 percent from the floor and 8-of-15 from beyond the arc.
Led the team in field-goal percentage, ranked second in blocked shots (21) and placed fourth in offensive rebounding (0.9).
Scored at least eight points six times, reaching double digits on four occasions.
Grabbed five-plus rebounds nine times, with six-plus in five games and seven-plus twice.
Blocked multiple shots seven times and connected on multiple 3-pointers thrice.
Had the best single-game field-goal percentage (min. 6 FGM) with a 7-of-9 mark and tied for the second-most blocks (four) in a single game by a Tar Heel.
One of two North Carolina players to make multiple 3-pointers without a miss on two occasions.
Started ACC Tournament action with six rebounds and a co-season-best two blocked shots in a quarterfinal win against Florida State (3/14/24).
Posted 10 points, five rebounds and a season-high-tying two blocks versus Notre Dame (3/5/24), shooting 4-of-5 from the field and a perfect 2-of-2 from beyond the arc.
Set a then-career best with four blocks in a win at Virginia (2/24/24), adding six rebounds.
Finished with seven points against Virginia Tech (2/17/24).
Scored five points and made his lone 3-point attempt at Syracuse (2/13/24).
Notched eight points and five rebounds, including a then-career-best four on the offensive end, at Georgia Tech (1/30/24) and made all three of his field-goal attempts.
Produced 11 points, six rebounds, a then-career-best two assists and a career-high two steals against Syracuse (1/13/24), shooting 4-of-5 from the field.
Set a then-career best with eight rebounds in just 12 minutes in a win at NC State (1/10/24).
Scored a season-best 17 points, seven rebounds and a season-high-tying two blocks in a season-best 16 minutes against Charleston Southern (12/29/23), finishing 7-of-9 from the floor to set a then-career best in makes and 2-of-3 from deep to match his top tally in 3-point makes.
Logged seven points and a steal in a win against No. 10/11 Tennessee (11/29/23).
Tallied six points and five rebounds in a victory over No. 20/RV Arkansas (11/24/23) in the Battle 4 Atlantis third-place game, shooting 4-of-7 from the line to tie then-career highs in both areas.
Put up 11 points, five rebounds and two blocked shots, his first multi-block showing, versus UC Riverside (11/17/23), going 4-of-5 from the field, including hitting both his 3-point attempts for his first two collegiate makes.
Scored five points and hit all three of his free throws against Lehigh (11/12/23).
Opened the season with eight points, four rebounds and a perfect 3-of-3 field-goal clip versus Radford (11/6/23).

2022-23 – FRESHMAN (at North Carolina)

Appeared in 20 contests, missing the first nine due to injury, and earned 113 minutes of playing time.
Registered 43 points, 27 rebounds, 16 made field goals and two assists in his inaugural campaign.
Scored six-plus points three times, with a high of 13, as well as grabbed three-plus rebounds on four occasions, with a top mark of six.
Grabbed three rebounds in a triumph against sixth-ranked Virginia (2/25/23).
Scored four points on 2-of-4 shooting in a win over Clemson (2/11/23).
Recorded six points, three rebounds and his first collegiate steal in 19 minutes of action at Louisville (1/14/23), finishing 4-of-4 on free throws to set a season high in makes.
Amassed 13 points, six rebounds and his first-career block in 27 minutes, shooting 5-of-11 from the floor and 3-of-6 at the stripe, at No. 13/12 Virginia (1/10/23), setting season bests in each category, with only free-throw makes later surpassed.
Posted two points and three boards against Notre Dame (1/7/23).
Scored six points against The Citadel (12/13/22), shooting 2-of-4 from the field and 2-of-3 at the line.
After surgery on his right knee while in high school kept him out of the first nine contests, debuted in the win over Georgia Tech (12/10/22) and made his lone field goal to finish with two points.

HIGH SCHOOL

Consensus four-star, top-70 recruit widely considered a top-two player in Indiana and a top-15 center nationally.
Peaked at No. 40 overall in ESPN’s rankings, making him the top prospect in Indiana and the No. 11 center.
Tabbed the No. 50 recruit in the 247Sports Composite rankings, good for second in the state and No. 12 at the center spot, plus No. 70 according to the Rivals Industry Rankings, which put him second in Indiana and No. 14 among centers.
Trained with the 2022 USA Junior National Team.
Missed his senior season due to surgery on his right knee, but was still labeled an Indiana All-Star by The Indianapolis Star.
Averaged 12.5 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 3.0 blocks per game, earning Associated Press All-State Honorable Mention.
Led his team to a 22-5 record, an IHSA 4A sectional title and a spot in the IHSA 4A state semifinals.
Missed his sophomore season due to a right knee injury and only played in seven games as a freshman because of a right shoulder injury.
Indiana Academic All-State designee and member of National Honor Society, finishing second academically in his senior class.
At the AAU level, played for MeanStreets, a program founded by former NFL wide receiver Tai Streets, in the Nike EYBL.
Notable West Side alumni include WNBA player Dana Evans, former MLB pitcher LaTroy Hawkins and former NFL offensive lineman Brandon Moore.

PERSONAL

Full name is Jalen Cantrell Washington.
Born Feb. 21, 2004, in Hobart, Ind.
Older brother, Jimmie, played basketball at IU Northwest and Central Methodist.
Played the cello and piano from second grade through seventh grade.
Follows 14 previous letter winners out of Indiana, the most recent of which was Chris Brand in 1992-93, as well as a trio of two-time First Team All-SEC honorees in Mike Edwards (1971-72, 1972-73), Dalen Showalter (1958-59, 1959-60) and Gilbert Huffman (1938-39, 1940-41).