Bryce McGowens

Bryce McGowens is a professional basketball player from the United States of America. He was drafted into the National Basketball Association during the 2022 NBA Draft. He currently plays for the Charlotte Hornets.

Player Profile and Personal Life

Bryce Alexander McGowens was born on November 8, 2002, in Pendleton, South Carolina in the United States of America. He stands 198 cm tall and his weight was last listed at 79 kg.

His older brother Trey McGowens also played college basketball. His mother and his father also played college basketball.

High School and College Career

McGowens attended Wren High School in Piedmont, South Carolina. Later, he transferred to the Legacy Early College in Greenville, South Carolina. In 2021, he was named South Carolina Mr. Basketball. He also played in the Jordan Brand Classic that year.

In 2022, he committed to play college basketball for the University of Nebraska and he was there from 2021 to 2022. Also in 2022, he was named to the Third-team All-Big Ten and the Big Ten All-Freshman Team.

Professional Career

McGowens turned pro in 2022. He was selected in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. The Minnesota Timberwolves chose him in the second round. They later traded him to the Charlotte Hornets.

He signed with the Hornets in 2022. From 2022 to 2023, he also played for the Hornets’ associate NBA G League team, the Greensboro Swarm.

His contract was later converted to a multi-year deal in February 2023.

Career Highlights

• 2022 - Third-team All-Big Ten
• 2022 - Big Ten All-Freshman Team
• 2021 - South Carolina Mr. Basketball
• 2021 - Jordan Brand Classic