Draft:Derian Bradford


Derian Bradford

    • Early Life and Education**

Derian Bradford was born in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. He attended Faith Christian Academy before embarking on his college basketball career.

College Career Bradford began his collegiate basketball journey at the University of Valley Forge. During the 2019-2020 season, he averaged 11.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, with a total of 87 assists. His performance improved significantly in the 2021-2022 season, leading to a selection to the All-CSAC Second Team with averages of 16.7 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.

    • Cairn University**

Bradford transferred to Cairn University, where he played a pivotal role over his remaining college years. At Cairn, Bradford became a standout player, averaging 21 points per game, contributing significantly to his team's offensive performance. He scored over 1,500 points throughout his career, placing him in the top 10 scorers in Cairn's history. In the 2023-2024 season, he was named to the D3 All-Region Selection and ranked fifth in the nation for field goal makes in Division III. Bradford earned First Team All-Conference honors in 2022 and 2024, and Third Team All-Conference in 2022.

Achievements and Honors - Contributed to Cairn's Regular Season Championship in 2023. - Served as team captain in 2022 and 2024. - Named Team Most Valuable Player in 2022, 2023, and 2024. - Received City of Basketball Love Area Honorable Mention in 2023.

Bradford was a consistent and influential player, leading his team in scoring, rebounding, and minutes played. His notable performances included a career-high 41 points in a game against Keystone College, underscoring his impact on the court.

Legacy Derian Bradford's college basketball career is marked by his scoring prowess, leadership, and numerous accolades. He remains a significant figure in Cairn University’s basketball history, remembered for his dedication and contributions to the team's success.

For more detailed information, you can visit the following sources: - [Cairn University Athletics - Men's Basketball](https://www.cairnhighlanders.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/derian-bradford/1236)【8†source】 - [Bradford Scores Career-High 41 Points](https://www.cairnhighlanders.com/news/2024/01/05/mens-basketball-bradford-scores-career-high-41-as-highlanders-come-up-short.aspx)【9†source】 - [All-Conference Honors Announcement](https://www.cairnhighlanders.com/news/2024/02/28/mens-basketball-bradford-alberto-selected-first-team-all-conference.aspx)【7†source】