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American basketball player
DaQuan Bracey
No. 25 – BC Spartak Pleven
LeagueNational Basketball League (Bulgaria)
Personal information
Born (1997-05-13) May 13, 1997 (age 27)
Bronx, NY, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight173 lb (78 kg)
Career information
High schoolSaint Frances Academy (Baltimore)
CollegeLouisiana Tech University
NBA draft2020: undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2021Saigon Heat
2021-2022Akhisar Belediyesispor
2022BK Olomoucko
2023BC Minsk
2023-2024KK Sutjeska
2024Ángeles de la Ciudad de México
2024Mineros de Zacatecas
2024-presentBC Spartak Pleven

DaQuan "DayDay" Bracey (born May 13, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for BC Spartak Pleven. He played college basketball for Louisiana Tech University.

Early life and high school

In November 2015, Bracey signed a National Letter of Intent with Louisiana Tech University after leading Saint Frances Academy to the semifinals of the Baltimore Catholic League Tournament. He averaged 15 points, 4.6 rebounds and 7 assists per game and was named first team All-BCL and second team All-Metro in Baltimore. Bracey was also selected first team All-Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association and was chosen as the MVP of the Charm City Classic in 2015. He played his AAU ball for Baltimore Nike Elite.

College career

In January 2017, Bracey was honored as Freshman of the Week after averaging 17.5 points in games over Charlotte and Old Dominion.

In March 2017, Bracey earned Conference USA Freshman of the Year honors and was selected to the All-Freshman Team. He became just the fourth Bulldog in program history to be named Freshman of the Year.

In October 2018, Bracey was one of 11 player selected to the 2018-2019 Preseason All-Conference USA Team as he returned from a back injury.

On December 17, 2018, Bracey helped the team with two victories for second straight week as he was selected as men's college basketball Player of the Week by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association. He averaged 20 points while shooting 56 percent from the field.

In February 2019, Bracey was voted as the Conference USA and the LSWA Player of the Week. He ended up averaging 25.5 points per game, 3.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. This marked the first C-USA Player of the Week award ever for him.

In April 2019, after his junior year, Bracey declared for the NBA Draft. He would not be signing with an agent, leaving an option to return to school for his senior year. He led the team in scoring that season with an average of 15.5 points per game.

In October 2019, Bracey was one of 10 players selected to the 2019-2020 Preseason All-Conference USA Team. Entering his senior year, he was one of only four Louisiana Tech Bulldogs in program history to have 1,000 career points and 400 career assists.

In March 2020, Bracey selected to the Division 1 All-District 11 Team, voted on by member coaches of the National Association of Basketball Coaches. He was named to the five-person first team and it was his second postseason honor as he was also named First Team All-Conference USA.

In April 2020, Bracey was one of five players selected First Team All-Louisiana by Louisiana Sports Writers Association. He was one of only two Bulldogs to start all 30 games his senior season. He led the team in minutes played, scoring, and assists for a second straight year.

Professional career

Saigon Heat (2021)

In February 2021, after going undrafted in the NBA Draft, Bracey began his pro career in Vietnam with the Saigon Heat.

KK Sutjeska (2023-2024)

On August 1, 2023, Bracey signed with KK Sutjeska of the Prva A Liga. He had previously played with BC Minsk and in those 8 games he averaged 17.4 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists per game.

Personal life

Bracey is the son of Patrice Bracey and Darrell Williams. He has four siblings.

References

  1. "Bulldogs Round Out Recruiting Class with East Coast Guard". LA Tech Athletics. 19 November 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  2. Demirdjian, Chris. "Konkol on DaQuan Bracey's Freshman of the Week Honor". myarklamiss. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  3. "Bracey Named C-USA Freshman of the Year". LA Tech Athletics. 7 March 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  4. "Bracey Named to Preseason All-Conference USA Team". LA Tech Athletics. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  5. "Bracey Selected LSWA Player of the Week". LA Tech Athletics. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  6. "Bracey Named C-USA and LSWA Player of the Week". LA Tech Athletics. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  7. Athletics, Courtesy: LA Tech (9 April 2019). "DaQuan Bracey declares for NBA Draft". KTBS. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  8. "Bracey Selected to Preseason All-Conference USA Team". LA Tech Athletics. 17 October 2019. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  9. "Bracey Selected to NABC All-District Team". LA Tech Athletics. 23 March 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  10. "Konkol, Bracey Earn LSWA Honors". LA Tech Athletics. 14 April 2020. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  11. "Bracey to Start Pro Career at Saigon Heat". LA Tech Athletics. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  12. "DaQuan Bracey (ex BC Minsk) joins Sutjeska". www.eurobasket.com. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
  13. "DaQuan Bracey - Men's Basketball". LA Tech Athletics. Retrieved 8 January 2025.

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