Brandon Armstrong highlighted as California player for Brooklyn Nets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 2:00 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026

The Brooklyn Nets franchise history includes players from various states, including California. Brandon Armstrong, a San Francisco native and Pepperdine alum, was selected by the Houston Rockets with the 23rd overall pick in the 2001 NBA Draft. Armstrong played three seasons with the Nets, registering an average of 2.2 points per game before leaving the league. This article focuses on his role with the team and the broader context of California players in Nets history.
- •Brandon Armstrong was drafted by the Houston Rockets in 2001.
- •He played his first three NBA seasons with the Nets.
- •Armstrong averaged 2.2 points per game during his time with Brooklyn.
- •The Nets have sought talent from all over the US and abroad.
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — Every player from California to play for the Brooklyn Nets - Brandon Armstrong
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